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Collaboration focus of school play workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Annual Convention wrapped up Friday afternoon after two days of teachers coming together from across southern Alberta. Sharing ideas and techniques, the convention is held at the University of Lethbridge every February while the students are away for Reading Week. For two days teachers engaged with one another in workshops ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers discuss early resolution in baby assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The father accused of sexually assaulting his young baby girl remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown discuss resolving the matter, possibly without a trial. The accused’s lawyer appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, and requested an adjournment until March 17 to allow time for him and the Crown to have ... Read More »
1 responseHuman trafficking trial cancelled over breakdown between accused and lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-day trial for a man facing numerous sex-related offences in relation to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Mohammad Neirabani was scheduled to stand trial earlier in the week, but it was adjourned after the accused and his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, parted ways, and Lancee was permitted to get ... Read More »
3 responsesSAAG exhibits reflect cultures that inspired them
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) will open three new exhibits today and house them until April 23. An opening reception for the exhibitions will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The reception includes a special singing performance and guests will have an opportunity to meet the artists. The lower gallery will display ‘My ... Read More »
1 responseLPS unveils strategic plan at commission meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service 2023-26 strategic plan was unveiled Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Lethbridge Police Commission. In a report, commission chair Dawna Coslovi said the plan identifies goals which LPS will be focusing on in coming years. “The 2022 Community Survey completed by citizens clearly showed that while the majority ... Read More »
1 response‘Suspicious’ fire destroys historic downtown hotel
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An early morning fire, which police are calling suspicious, has destroyed a historic downtown building. Emergency responders from four stations responded to the fire along 5 St South across from Galt Gardens at around 2:15 a.m. with 28 members. The blaze at the Lethbridge Hotel resulted in ... Read More »
12 responsesBail granted man arrested after drug seizure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has been granted bail. Larry Healy Jr. was released from custody Thursday, following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, where he, along with a surety, promised to pay $1,000 if he ... Read More »
2 responsesEducation researcher seeks resiliency in the classroom
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is off for Reading Week but its halls aren’t empty. The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association started its convention Thursday with teachers meeting in person for two days of learning on how to expand their teaching prowess. With 152 speakers, and over 100 workshops happening, teachers will come together to ... Read More »
1 responseCity teacher helps youth stay connected to culture
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adedeji Bowoade recalls the times when, as a small child, he and other children would sit in a circle under the Nigerian moonlight and listen to their elders tell the story of how the tortoise got its cracked back. The tale is an ancient one, and tells of a great famine in the ... Read More »
2 responsesNova Scotia duo performing at the Empress next month
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
Nova Scotia-based duo Gunning & Cormier are bringing their sweet guitar skills and perfect harmonies to the Empress on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. for the fifth show in the Centre Stage Concert Series. The friends, collaborators and co-writers have co-created two folk/country/bluegrass albums and go back nearly 25 years when Dave Gunning had ... Read More »
1 responseJudge issues warning sentencing man with ‘atrocious’ criminal record
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man with an “atrocious” criminal record that includes convictions for stealing motor vehicles, has been sent to jail for repeating the crimes. Logan Conrad Drake, 31, was driving a 2017 Mazda 6 stolen in Calgary when he was caught on video surveillance last year driving the vehicle into a Lethbridge parking ... Read More »
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