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Woman jailed for assault and theft at shelter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who demanded money for providing protection services in jail, has been sent to jail for beating up the woman she claimed she was protecting. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court earlier this month to seven months in jail for several criminal offences, including assault and theft during ... Read More »
2 responsesBarons donates to Ukraine after fire department closure
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on March 23rd, 2023
It has been nearly one year since Barons was forced to disband their Fire Department due to a lack of volunteers and resources to support career firefighters. Although much of the equipment was transferred to nearby stations in Nobleford and Picture Butte, there was some fire and rescue equipment that no longer met the rigid ... Read More »
1 responseLPS public conversation focuses on downtown beat
By Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service hosted the first of four community conversations Tuesday night in a discussion focusing on the downtown patrol area. LPS chief Shahin Mehdizadeh said that overall he was very pleased with the conversation, with more than 50 people in attendence. “It was great, that is what we ... Read More »
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By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2023
Theatre goers of Lethbridge will want to circle their calendars for the upcoming production of “Estate Sale,” running Thursday to Saturday at Didi’s Playhaus. Telling the story of legacy and how we are remembered after death, “Estate Sale” looks at the afterlife through the objects we owned and how they become vessels for our memories ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil refers motion on election signs
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com “Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery Breakin’ my mind.” Election signs weren’t the point of the classic rocker by Five Man Electrical Band but a verse in the song fits an issue addressed by city council on Tuesday. Council by a 5-4 vote referred to the April 27 meeting of ... Read More »
3 responsesGreen burials an ecological option for final resting place
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2023
When it comes to green living, people conserve and preserve the earth’s natural resources in their daily lives. But can that lifestyle transcend death? Green burials follow the same principles of green-living, leaving no trace, offering alternatives to conventional burial or cremation. The environmental practice returns the body to the earth to decompose naturally, helping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Symphony and Opera Workshop make a French Connection
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra was joined by the University of Lethbridge Opera Workshop during their Series V French Connection concert Monday to showcase the works of prominent French composers. The program focused on France in the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century, showcasing pieces from ballet to opera and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Patrick’s Catholic Church has storied history
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The history of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to the 1800s when the original church was built, but more so to the existing structure that was built by many in the 1900s. For many, St. Patrick’s church has been part of their life since they can remember, and some have memories of ... Read More »
1 responseHarassment lands man house arrest and probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A modern day version of the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys has resulted in house arrest and probation for a Lethbridge man. Kenneth Richard Senger was handed a six-month conditional sentence and one-year probation after he pleaded guilty earlier this month in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of criminal harassment. The ... Read More »
1 responseCity council again proclaims April 7 Green Shirt Day
By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com April 7 has once again been declared Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. City council unanimously voted on Tuesday afternoon to approve an official business motion brought forward by mayor Blaine Hyggen. While council on Jan. 11, 1999 based a resolution stating the mayor’s office would stop the practice of issuing ... Read More »
1 responseCouncillors want election signs banned from road right-of-ways
By Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2023
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald A motion to be put forward in front of Lethbridge city council today is calling for the prohibition of election sign installed on public road right-of-ways. The motion will be put forward by councillors Belinda Crowson and Jeff Carlson and asks council to direct administration to amend the City’s Administrative Election ... Read More »
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