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Drug charges withdrawn following the death of accused

By Delon Shurtz on September 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges against a 40-year-old Lethbridge woman who was accused of selling drugs earlier this year have been dropped. Two charges of drug trafficking were withdrawn Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, after federal Crown Prosecutor Mark Klassen told the judge the accused, Carma Lynn Patterson, had died. Additional charges of driving without insurance and driving while unauthorized, ... Read More »

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City police officer honoured for bravery in Ottawa

By Al Beeber on September 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Police Service officer was in Ottawa two weeks ago being presented with the Medal of Bravery by Governor General Mary Simon. Constable Marco Joseph Robert Pagliericci is believed to be the first Lethbridge police officer to be given that medal in the force’s 120-year history. The LPS officer was honoured after ... Read More »

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Residential school survivor’s healing journey chronicled in new book

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 23rd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An Elder from the Blood Tribe who is a teacher in Lethbridge has written a book about a suitcase that was part of her experience at a residential school and the healing journey that resulted from it. Author of My Suitcase Nii Sookayis, Christina Fox, said she was working with some remnants when ... Read More »

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Local long-drive competitor earns berth to worlds

By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022

By Justin Seward Lethbridge’s Sara Benson-Graham is taking her long-drive talents to Florida for worlds next month after winning the Amateur Long Drive Canada conference championships women’s open category in Calgary on Sunday. Benson-Graham attended all the amateur Alberta series long-drive golf events and went undefeated in her rookie year. Her long-bomb of 325 yards ... Read More »

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Alberta’s healthcare on life support, say advocacy group

By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Alberta’s healthcare system is in crisis, says Friends of Medicare executive director Chris Gallaway, who was in Lethbridge Wednesday to speak at the organization’s AGM. Gallaway spoke to the Herald about the state of the healthcare system and what the organization is doing to advocate for it prior to the first ... Read More »

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Local cannabis market remains volatile since legalization

By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022

ry clarke lethbridge herald Cannabis has been a progressing market in Canada since legalization back in October 2018, four years since the seeds have been sown and the market has blossomed with deep roots in the lifestyles of many Canadians. From medical to recreational, cannabis has been consumed by increasing numbers with awareness and acceptance ... Read More »

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University launches the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre

By Lethbridge Herald on September 22nd, 2022

Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald he University of Lethbridge officially opened the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre Thursday. Named after Dr. Leroy Little Bear, the centre will work as an integral space for Indigenous students and the campus community to gather and celebrate learning. Designed as a home away from home the space will appropriate ceremony, smudging, and ... Read More »

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Food bank hoping to raise $50,000 at Friday fundraiser

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year intermission, the Friends of Interfaith Charity Dinner and Silent Auction is coming back to an in-person event Friday with all proceeds going to the Interfaith Food Bank. “This is our one big fancy fundraiser that we do each year and we’re super excited to be back in person again after ... Read More »

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Accused gets 45 days for domestic assault

By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting his former girlfriend and breaching a peace bond has earned a southern Alberta man a stint behind bars. Jeremy John Emmelkamp pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to the assault and breach charges and was sentenced to 45 days in jail. The Crown explained Emmelkamp had been in a relationship with ... Read More »

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Alberta’s healthcare on life support, says advocacy group

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 22nd, 2022

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Ian Tyson tribute act hits Lethbridge

By Ry Clarke on September 22nd, 2022

The Gift: A Tribute to Ian Tyson will be performing Friday at Southminster United Church at 7:30 p.m. Steward MacDougall and the New Chinook Arch Riders will play alongside Amos Garrett, Tracy Millar, Ian Oscar, and John Wort Hannam playing tribute to Tyson and his career in the country, folk roots, and cowboy culture scene. ... Read More »

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