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Economic SPC to address major water utility projects

By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is getting back to official business after time away from chambers on Wednesday. Council, acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee, will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in chambers. On the agenda is a presentation from Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water, Wastewater and Storm Water on ... Read More »

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Waking Death prepares to kick off exhibit of deadly good art

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023

It’s an old clichĂ© that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and while much is said about taxes, the topic of death is far less approachable for many North Americans. But Casa and the members of the Waking Death Collective are daring to challenge the awkward silence through art. “We invited ... Read More »

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Defence expected to take next step in drug case

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border late last year was represented in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday.  An agent for Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford appeared on behalf of his client Jagroot Singh, 25, of Calgary in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, to ask for an ... Read More »

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Man gets prison on manslaughter conviction

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man previously charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in Lethbridge court of justice and was sentenced to just under six years in prison.  Jade Levi Trotter,38, attended Lethbridge court of justice in person on Friday, where Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquart in a joint submission with Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox, ... Read More »

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Pre-trial conference set on assault, shooting charges

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman facing numerous charges relating to the assault and shooting of her ex-boyfriend earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. Calgary lawyer John Oman represented his client Kristina Hatcher Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to confirm a previously arranged pre-trial conference and to scheduled an adjournment for ... Read More »

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Parade of Homes kicks off today

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A long-standing tradition returns for another year today when the BILD Lethbridge Region Parade of Homes kicks off. Running since 1966, the event is hugely popular with residents as they look for the latest trends in design and decor. This year, people planning to take tours can access Parade of Homes information on ... Read More »

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Local Foodgrains Growing Project harvests a success

By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023

This year, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrated another series of local harvests. “Throughout Canada and in Alberta, there are numerous small groups of community volunteers who access a piece of land, grow a crop, and donate the proceeds of those crops to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for its work addressing hunger in developing countries,” Ary ... Read More »

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Housing market stable in city, says Lethbridge and District Association of Realtors

By Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023

Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the ongoing housing crisis throughout Canada, more and more young families and individuals are struggling to find – and afford – housing. However here in Lethbridge, the housing market is remaining stable, says the Lethbridge and District Association of Realtors. “I can say about Lethbridge is ... Read More »

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FASD in the international spotlight

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023

South Alberta FASD Network is sharing its red symbol in support of International Awareness Day of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. September 1 marked the start of FASD Awareness Month and Canada FASD Research Network executive director Audrey McFarlane expressed her excitement Thursday in spreading awareness for FASD. “FASD is a Canada-wide concern, so we’re excited ... Read More »

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Naapi’s Garden sows seeds of traditional knowledge

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023

For the youngest students of Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society and school, located on the Blood Reserve, there are lessons to be learned beyond the walls of the classroom. William Singer III, founder of Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seedbank, believes that by teaching the youngest members of the community the importance of traditional horticulture it will ... Read More »

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Man pleads not guilty to standoff charges

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a Lethbridge man arrested following a standoff with police in June was in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday and not guilty pleas were entered for all his matters. Calgary lawyer Shaun Leochko was in court to speak on behalf of his client Logan Conrad Drake, 31, who faces numerous charges ... Read More »

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