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Woman charged in fatal collision to stand trial this Spring

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman facing two charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian a year ago, is set to stand trial later this Spring. Bobbi Raquel Whillans will stand trial May 6 in Lethbridge court of justice, on charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm, to ... Read More »

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Canadian Federation of Independent Business sees disparities in tax rates

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2024

A report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has revealed disparities between property tax rates for businesses in some Alberta municipalities as compared to tax rates of residential properties. In their report, the CFIB considers the fairness of these taxation imbalances. Coming in fourth on the list of highest tax rate ratios under ... Read More »

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Palliser School Division teachers authorize strike vote

By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 17th, 2024

Teachers in the Palliser School Division have overwhelmingly passed a motion authorizing the local union to hold a strike vote. More than 75 per cent of teachers in the Alberta Teacher’s Association Local 19 attended a general meeting Monday, and 92 per cent of them voted in favour of the vote. “Strike authorization means the ... Read More »

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Doctor acquitted following trial in human trafficking case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary physician charged in relation to a human trafficking case has been found not guilty of several sex-related charges. Following a week-long trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, Justice Dallas Miller acquitted Ziyaad Noor on charges of sexual contact with a child, sexual interference and sexual assault of a person under ... Read More »

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Students warming those in need with ‘Blankets of Hope’

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at Children of St. Martha School are spreading warmth with “Blankets of Hope” not only warm the less fortunate with a blanket, but also to warm their spirits with kind messages. Blankets of Hope is a movement of kindness that was initiated by Brooklyn brothers Mike and Nick Fiorito in 2016. What ... Read More »

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Blood Tribe renews commitment to run shelter as province funds additional beds

By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre is set to expand by 125 beds thanks to $4 million in funding from the province. Jason Nixon, minister of seniors, community and social services, made the announcement Friday at the shelter, and signed a memorandum of understanding between the government ... Read More »

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Author shares insights into the politics of Jason Kenney

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024

It has been nearly 18 months since Jason Kenney served as Alberta’s 18th premier, having resigned from the role effective Oct. 6, 2022. But as a contentious and divisive figure in Alberta and Canadian politics, Kenney, his approaches, and his policies remain a topic of analysis for Albertans and journalists alike. Presenting an in-depth exploration ... Read More »

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Council approves continued micro mobility in Lethbridge

By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024

Scooters and e-bikes could be back in Lethbridge later this year. Lethbridge city council unanimously voted this week to continue to permit shared micro-mobility services in the city. The decision was based on a presentation at the February 1 Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting. “We know these e-scooters and e-bikes have been popular, ... Read More »

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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 »

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City 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 »

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LPS says CompStat system aids in crime reduction efficiency

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024

The Lethbridge Police Service says they are implementing a data analysis system to better manage prolific offenders and more effectively deploy resources to problem areas to reduce crime. Using the CompStat system allows LPS to access analytics data in a model that identifies high-crime areas and prolific offenders which is said to be, ‘the most ... Read More »

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