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Woman gets jail for several offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old woman who was caught inside another person’s 5th wheel trailer, then a few months later stole an SUV, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail. Rose-Anne Lovette Hegi received the sentence this week in Lethbridge court of justice where she pleaded guilty to charges of motor vehicle theft and ... Read More »
1 responseAccused trafficker may have alibi
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with several other people in relation to a human trafficking case, might have an alibi for his defence, a judge was told Friday. The Crown prosecutor handling the case against Meriton Krasniqi said Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that the accused previously suggested he may call a witness during ... Read More »
1 responsePorch piracy increases over the holiday season
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
During the Christmas season there is an increase of packages and orders coming in as people start to gather gifts for family and friends. However along with that comes an increase in packages being stolen from people’s porches. These people who steal deliveries from homes have a special nick name, according to Kristen Saturday, strategic ... Read More »
1 responseCity organizations helping to feed those in need
By Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter With the cost of living continuing to increase, young adults and seniors have found themselves struggling to afford food need to rely on supports in order to eat. Some of those community supports here are Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, MyCityCare, and Meals ... Read More »
1 responseAddictions crisis addressed at SACPA
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
A representative from Moms Stop the Harm spoke on the opioid crisis of addiction and overdoses at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session on Thursday. The presentation, at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, discussed policies developed to stem addiction and drug poisonings, along with policies purported to assist individuals get to treatment as ... Read More »
5 responsesMan sentenced for breaking into business yard next to police compound
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Police didn’t have any difficulty finding a 33-year-old Blood Reserve man who broke into a business yard directly beside the police compound on the northside. A police officer wasn’t looking for Nathan Luke Brewer when he and service dog Myke were patrolling the compound at about 1 a.m. on April 9 of this ... Read More »
2 responsesIikaisskini Christmas celebration a connection of cultures
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
For the second, of what they hope will be many years, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services at the University of Lethbridge welcomed students to celebrate the holidays. The theme this year was ugly Christmas sweaters and attendees delivered, donning the gaudiest of garb, some truly joyful jumpers. The celebration was open to all and manager of Iikaisskini ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medical association sets up team to lead input on health commitments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Medical Association is working to ensure the provincial government includes in the 2024-25 budget commitments it has made to support family medicine and rural generalists. Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA and an Emergency Department physician in Medicine Hat, says that intense work is underway on the memorandum of understanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with lengthy criminal record sentenced for more offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old southern Alberta man who has already racked up 40 criminal convictions in the last nine years, has added eight more convictions to his record. Shawn Samuel Fralick pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three charges of driving while prohibited, and single counts of obstructing a peace officer, possession ... Read More »
2 responsesAFN elects Cindy Woodhouse as new chief
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
After two days, and six rounds of voting, the Assembly of First Nations has elected its newest national Chief. With 50.8 per cent support, Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation in Manitoba will now serve in the role. “Our people are waiting for us to get to work, and our people are waiting for us ... Read More »
1 responseFestival of Nativities shares the spirit of Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the community to take part in the annual Festival of Nativities this weekend at the church located next to the Enmax Centre. With 700 nativities displayed in a variety of sizes, materials, designs and shapes there is something for everyone to enjoy. Design ... Read More »
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