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Calgary man charged with drug offences ordered to stay out of Lethbridge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of committing drug-related offences in Lethbridge has been ordered to stay away from the city unless he’s scheduled to attend court. Charles Edward Sitek was released from custody Wednesday on $5,000 bail and a promise to pay that amount should he breach any conditions of his release. Sitek is ... Read More »
2 responsesCity Council secures $200K grant for Safe Reporting program
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Community safety continues to be a top priority for City Councillors who unanimously approved provincial grant funding dollars aimed at increasing safety in the city. The City of Lethbridge in partnership with the Lethbridge Police Service successfully applied for the Alberta Government’s Community Support Fund. The Community Support Fund awards money for projects or initiatives ... Read More »
1 response‘It symbolizes what we stand for’: Legion marks National Flag Day
By Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch celebrated Flag Day Thursday with a ceremony where a delegation of the RCMP Veterans Association replaced the current flag. On Feb. 15, 1965 the Canadian flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill and the following year Feb. 15 was declared ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who accidently shot man during altercation sent to jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who accidently shot a man during a scuffle a year ago has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Kristina Hatcher, who pleaded guilty this week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing an offence, was sentenced to more than three years ... Read More »
1 responseNew West paying tribute to legends of rock and country
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is concluding its season by paying tribute to multiple iconic performers through its “Legends of Rock and Country” show beginning tonight at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Artistic director Kelly Reay said Wednesday audience members can expect to enjoy a concert experience from performers such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two high school football players plead not guilty to assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four Lethbridge high school students accused of assaulting a fellow student last fall have pleaded not guilty to their charges. Lethbridge lawyer Steven Osmond and Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus entered pleas Wednesday on behalf of their clients, to charges of sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and unlawful ... Read More »
1 responseCity looking to hire seasonal workers
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge is looking to hire about 50 workers this spring for outdoor positions in areas including parks and cemeteries, transportation, water and wastewater, waste and recycling, and arenas. Parks operations coordinator, Erin Mcllwraith, said Wednesday her career with the city started with a seasonal position in parks 20 years ago and progressed ... Read More »
1 responseMemorial march honours missing and murdered women
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A small group of Lethbridge residents braved the cold Tuesday and joined others across the country for the Women’s Memorial March to commemorate, honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada. The Women’s Memorial March originated in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 1992, but locally the march ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Academics discuss anti-immigrant rhetoric during Prentice Institute webinar
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2024
Welcoming three academics specializing in political sciences, the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy and University of Lethbridge hosted a webinar discussing “the resurgence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and identity politics deployed by far-right actors, movements and governments in everyday spaces across Canada, the US, and Europe.” The presentation, From Local to Global: Immigration, Xenophobia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New board and executive looking to create a more sustainable future for Exhibition
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2024
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The saga of the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre may finally be nearing a conclusion after months of negotiation. After receiving approval from the Government of Alberta and Lethbridge City Council, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) has appointed a new board of directors, a move that ... Read More »
1 responseSurvey shows Indigenous people feel discrimination in the workplace
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2024
A recent survey has found that more than half of Indigenous Canadians who participated say they have experienced discrimination in their current workplace. Canadian not-for-profit charity ComIT.org has released the findings of a survey of 500 self-identified indigenous Canadians to better understand the experiences of Indigenous people working in the IT sector. The responses paint ... Read More »
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