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Accused smugglers scheduled to stand trial next summer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald Two B.C. men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border earlier this year are scheduled to stand trial next summer in Lethbridge court of justice. Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu and Harmanpreet Singh Sidhu will stand trial for one week beginning June 17, 2024. The date was confirmed Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseFran Rude celebrated at annual mayor’s luncheon for the arts
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge hosted its annual Mayor’s Luncheon for business and the arts Wednesday to celebrate members of the community involved with arts. Mayor Blaine Hyggen said to those in attendance that the city fortunate to have a thriving art scene that reflects the diversity, creativity and spirit ... Read More »
1 responseGala puts spotlight on work of Woods Homes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Community members voiced the importance of supporting Wood’s Homes at its annual gala last weekend at the Coast Hotel. This year’s theme was “Diamonds are Forever.” At the Wood’s Homes gala, a film about the service Wood’s Homes offers was shared titled “A Journey Through the Woods” to which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala puts spotlight on work of Woods Homes
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER Community members voiced the importance of supporting Wood’s Homes at its annual gala last weekend at the Coast Hotel. This year’s theme was “Diamonds are Forever.” At the Wood’s Homes gala, a film about the service Wood’s Homes offers was shared titled “A Journey Through the Woods” to which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AAC hosting Arts Days this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge is hosting Arts Days over the weekend to give members of the community an opportunity to immerse themselves in art while downtown. AAC communications manager, Kelaine Devine spoke told the Herald Friday she was not sure how many years Arts Days has been taking place ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged in fatal collision back in court Oct. 13
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A 33-year-old woman charged in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian earlier this year isn’t scheduled to be back in court until next month. The matter for Bobbi Raquel Whillans was spoken to briefly Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, then adjourned to Oct. 13 to allow defence and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused smugglers scheduled to stand trial next summer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 23rd, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD Two B.C. men accused of trying to smuggle drugs over the border earlier this year are scheduled to stand trial next summer in Lethbridge court of justice. Sukhdeep Singh Sandhu and Harmanpreet Singh Sidhu will stand trial for one week beginning June 17, 2024. The date was confirmed Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City and LHA working to combat homelessness
By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2023
Steffanie Costigan LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Housing Authority are taking measures to address homelessness and the housing crisis here. General manager of Community Social Development for the City Andrew Malcolm says city council has invested money into many initiatives which impact businesses in the community. “City council did put ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary hosting The Word on the Street festival this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The time has come once again for members of the community to take part in the Lethbridge Public Library’s annual The Word On The Street Festival at the main branch on Saturday. This year marks the festival’s 13th anniversary and festival organizer and manager of community advancement at the Lethbridge Public Library, Elisabeth ... Read More »
1 responseAccused robber’s lawyer ordered to make progress on case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 51-year-old Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice in as many months, has been ordered to take a step when the matter returns to court next month. During a brief hearing this week in Lethbridge court of justice, Justice Timothy Hironaka noted the accused, Jamie Gerald Bagu, ... Read More »
1 responseMinister Nixon discusses challenges of addictions and homelessness
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 22nd, 2023
Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon was in Lethbridge Thursday for the grand opening of the Lethbridge Recovery Community facility. He shared his excitement to be in Lethbridge and noted the challenges Lethbridge has faced with homelessness along with addiction after he spoke at the facility’s grand opening. “I’m really excited to ... Read More »
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