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LPS starting Christmas Check Stop campaign
By Lethbridge Heraldr on December 2nd, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service is launching it’s annual Christmas Check Stop campaign. Check Stops will be held throughout the month of December and into the New Year as part of a targeted effort to apprehend impaired drivers in the city. Impaired drivers pose a significant risk to public safety and the primary goal of the Christmas ... Read More »
1 responseInflation hitting food banks
By Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s the word that has been on the lips of almost every Canadian for the past six months: inflation. From utilities, to housing, and especially groceries, costs are soaring, and Canadians are doing their best. But when it comes to the organizations that act as a safety ... Read More »
2 responsesProfessor examines the concept of anti-racism in U of L lecture
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
Jebunnessa Chapola describes herself as a transnational person. Born in Bangladesh, she immigrated to Canada in 2010 after studying in Sweden, Norway, and the United States. Beyond her identity as a transnational, Chapola is an anti-racist scholar. “My transnational experiences have helped to make me who I am today and also my cross-cultural socialization, interdisciplinary ... Read More »
1 responseArcheology professor discusses cultural heritage and social issues
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited to their Thursday session University of Lethbridge Archeology professor Kevin McGeough to talk about the treatment of cultural heritage and how this can be used as a barometer for social issues. “I want to go through and explore some different case studies of how the ... Read More »
1 responseField Law names fund recipients
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
With the Field Law Community Fund Program award of $75,000 having a record 151 applicants this year, the company has announced this year’s non-profit organizations which will receive a portion of that money. A totally of 40,000 votes were made by the public for their favourite projects from the varying organizations. “The public can vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault case adjourned to new year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 1st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer who has adjourned a sexual assault case several times while he waits for disclosure, is still waiting and has adjourned his matter again, this time into the new year. Marcus Mueller told a judge Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice that even though he is having resolution discussions with the ... Read More »
1 responseReport to police commission addresses multiple topics
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 1st, 2023
The Lethbridge Police Commission on Wednesday at its November meeting heard a report from Lethbridge Police Service. The report covered multiple topics. In it, the downtown policing states it has seen a decline in encampments and are investigating fire issues in downtown. “The Downtown Policing Unit (DPU) has seen a slight decrease in the number ... Read More »
3 responsesProvince expecting higher budget surplus
By Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is projecting a surplus of $5.5 billion in the 2023-24 fiscal year, an increase from $3.2 billion which was forecast in this year’s budget. The government also says the province’s finances and economic outlook remain strong, although risks do persist. This is among information provided to media ... Read More »
3 responsesCity thankful for patience as work on downtown project wraps up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Construction around the downtown core has finally come to an end and traffic can once again flow freely, especially around the intersection of 4 Avenue and 7 Street South which is now re-open. City officials spoke to reporters Wednesday about the construction project, and they highlighted how thankful the City is for everyone’s ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal artists’ work chosen for new library cards
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Four local artists will have their work showcased on the design of new library cards. The designs will debut at Lethbridge Public Library locations early in the new year. In the fall, the Lethbridge Public Library and Chinook Arch Library System invited artists to submit their designs for the new cards. Artwork was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty in deadly drunk driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was extremely intoxicated when he smashed into a cattle liner, killing one son and injuring another, has pleaded guilty to three criminal charges and will be sentenced early next year. Ryan Scott Potts, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Macleod court of justice to charges of impaired driving causing ... Read More »
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