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Accused bank robber to hire new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was unable to have a bail review last week because he fired his Calgary lawyer only a few days earlier, is expected to hire a Lethbridge lawyer before his next court appearance in a week. Jamie Gerald Bagu appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday, where an agent for ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition CEO to address SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A submission by Lethbridge and District Exhibition chief executive officer Mike Warkentin will be on today’s agenda of the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council. The SPC will meet at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of Deputy Mayor Mark Campbell and councillors Jeff Carlson, Nick Paladino ... Read More »
1 responseWoman sickened by disturbance on Coalhurst street
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
Coaldale RCMP are investigating a disturbance early Monday morning in Coalhurst. A Coalhurst man who police are not yet identifying had been reported by several community members on the street disturbing the Lake Drive neighbourhood by walking around naked and vandalizing several vehicles. Coaldale RCMP on Wednesday released a statement on the situation. “There were ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous Tourism Alberta growing with local support
By Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter When it comes to the tourism game, Indigenous Tourism Alberta (ITA), is still in its rookie stages, but if Wednesday’s gathering at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre proved anything, it is that Indigenous tourism is on its way to being the next big thing, and ITA, ... Read More »
1 responseMeals on Wheels Christmas campaign gets rolling
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual Meals on Wheels “23 Days of Christmas” campaign is celebrating their 15th year and is off to a great start with all days in December already being sponsored. CEO of Teamworks Career Centre, Ryan Miller spoke to reporters Tuesday and said not only are all the days in December sponsored, the ... Read More »
1 responseStocking Stuffers campaign ensures seniors will have a gift under the tree
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no better time for giving than Christmas, and London Drugs is encouraging shoppers to do just that and lift the spirits of many senior citizens who may be struggling, particularly with the cost of living on the rise. London Drugs in Lethbridge, as well as stores across Canada, are collecting Christmas gifts ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was denied bail in June on robbery charges, was hoping to have that decision overturned last week, but couldn’t because he fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu was scheduled to have a detention review Nov. 27 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, five months after his bail was denied ... Read More »
1 responseHoliday cookie campaign sales prompt smiles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Toby and Bernadine Boulet were all smiles on Tuesday when they saw the cheque that will go to the Green Shirt Foundation from proceeds of sales of the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile cookie campaign. Surrounded by owners of the Tim Hortons franchises in the city, The Boulets took part in a photo opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province gives City funds for winter shelter spaces
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The City of Lethbridge is getting $1 million from the provincial government to fund about 50 temporary winter shelter spaces. Provincial Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon said Tuesday the government’s priority is to keep the most vulnerable people safe during the winter season ... Read More »
1 responseThe ‘big lie’ of borders addressed in speaker series
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What do the Suez Crisis, troubles in Ireland, Indo-Pakistani conflict and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have in common? Borders. These examples, like many international conflicts throughout history, were and are– at their core– about national land ownership and territory rights, upheld by invisible, manmade boundaries. For more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man jailed on weapons, property charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Threatening a person with a machete then getting caught fleeing in a stolen pickup truck has netted a southern Alberta man a short jail sentence. William Fick pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of stolen property over $5,000. ... Read More »
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