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Sexual assault case involving minor adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021 had his matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.
Lethbridge lawyer Frank Llewellyn appeared on behalf of his client, James Robert Martinac, but simply requested an adjournment until next month. Martinac, who remains in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous content creator showcasing story of local hip hop through Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Jeremiah Morrison from Lethbridge has been named one of 30 emerging Indigenous content creators to be selected for the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. Receiving $20,000 in production funding to create a film project, along with training, and mentorship with a distribution on Telus Optik TV, Morrison’s project will be a documentary style piece ... Read More »
2 responsesNew green loan program supporting sustainable improvements in city
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has announced a new $3.8 million investment from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Green Municipal Fund. The investment will be used to help Lethbridge residents make energy efficiency and sustainability improvements to their homes through a lending program with the City. Lethbridge is one of four Alberta communities to share in ... Read More »
3 responsesGalt Museum receives award for social responsibility
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has been awarded the 2022 Robert R. Janes Award for Social Responsibility for its work towards community, change, and meaningful social duty. Awarded on Sept. 17 at the Alberta Museums Association annual conference, the awards committee recognized the Galt’s approach to public programming with community partners and also its work ... Read More »
1 responseSuspect in Vulcan break-ins back in court Wednesday
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man charged with multiple break-ins earlier this year, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he appears in Lethbridge provincial court next week. Tyler Lewis, 35, who is in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre, is scheduled to have a bail hearing on Wednesday. His lawyer, David Nguyen of Calgary, appeared ... Read More »
1 responseFormer LC students nominated for excellence in engineering technology award
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Two Lethbridge College graduates have been nominated for the Capstone Project of the Year award. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) is expected to announce the winner in late October. John Burt and Shay Wirll are former LC Civil Engineering Technology students whose work drew appreciation from their instructors. They ... Read More »
1 responseCatalogue of broken promises in Treaty 7: Bruised Head
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted Mike Bruised Head during its weekly seminar on Thursday discussing the history of Treaty 7 and exploring Indigenous awareness of that historical event. “There is a long conversation on Treaty 7,” said Bruised Head. “The treaty was also to open the door for CP Rail by ... Read More »
2 responsesLegion explores local history through veterans banners
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
Lethbridge Salute Our Veterans projects are now on display around the city, displaying 80 banners with veterans who have served past and present. Placed on city light poles in areas with historical military significance like City Hall, the Legion, Army, Navy and Air Force Club, the train station, and the airport. Banners will fly each ... Read More »
1 responseRetail cannabis robbery case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man accused of robbing a cannabis store last year, then fired his lawyer last month because he felt his case was not progressing fast enough, is still waiting for Legal Aid to appoint him a new lawyer. The matter for Hank Lee Tremblay was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where duty ... Read More »
1 responseNDP against proposed Alberta pension plan
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
A new report shows the UCP Government’s plan to withdraw Albertans from the Canada Pension Plan could cost Albertans more in the long term while increasing the risk to their retirement savings. According to documents acquired by Postmedia from Employment and Social Development Canada, the province would have to meet three conditions to create its ... Read More »
1 responseDrug bust defendants scheduled to be back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who disappeared after he was released from custody following a drug bust in February, is scheduled to be back in court today. The matter for Brandon Douglas Rourke was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, but simply adjourned for one day after the judge was told the Crown and defence are still discussing ... Read More »
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