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Statements admissible if accused testifies
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Statements an accused in a manslaughter case gave to police after his arrest more than two years ago will be admissible at trial, but only if the accused testifies. The accused, Cullen Drake Tailfeathers of Fort Macleod, was scheduled to have a two-day voir dire – a mini trial within a trial – ... Read More »
1 responseNew cookie concept coming to Lethbridge
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
An award winning cookie company is opening a location in Lethbridge. A family duo opened their first cookie store in Logan, Utah in 2017 and since then they have been awarded for having the best milk chocolate chip cookies in the U.S. Former Lethbridge resident Jason McGowan, CEO of Crumbl Cookies,shared the beginning stages of ... Read More »
1 responseChinook football season cancelled following sex assault charges
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Chinook High School’s football season is over. The Lethbridge School Division late Monday afternoon announced the decision. “A multitude of factors were considered as we explored a return to game play. We would like to emphasize that the players and coaches have done everything that was asked of them since the incident happened ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company says security systems offer peace of mind
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
Safety and security are on the minds of people but how can a homeowner or business deter crime when they’re present or away? Local home security company Guardian Security Solutions voices the “peace of mind” homeowners can have leaving their home throughout the day safely secure. Company president Nick Nicolacopoulos shared the peace of mind ... Read More »
1 responsePresentations on downtown safety given at Casa
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 25th, 2023
A downtown safety information and education session was held in the CASA community room Tuesday noon where three safety presentations were given to the community. Housing Solution Coordinator at City of Lethbridge Matthew Pitcher started the session by sharing the City’s perspective of the challenges being faced downtown. “From the City’s perspective, we’ve seen over ... Read More »
2 responsesBaked goods back on the table at Nord-Bridge fall sale
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre’s annual Fall Craft and Bake sale took place over the weekend, with the return of baked goods for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Program coordinator Ashley Kern told the Herald Saturday more than 200 people attended the event with many attending first thing in the morning to purchase ... Read More »
1 responseCity driving into winter road conditions
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winter is here and the City of Lethbridge was ready for it. The City’s Transportation and Operations department announced Tuesday how they have been preparing for winter driving conditions that are now in effect. Transportation Operations Manager Juliane Ruck told the Herald crews were already tackling the first snowfall Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cemetery tours offer insights into early days of Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Theodora Macleod LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER While some might consider walking through a cemetery, illuminated only by the moon and a handful of flashlights, a macabre activity, for a group of local history enthusiasts, it was well worth navigating the uneven terrain of St. Patrick’s Cemetery on Thursday night. Hosted by the Galt Museum and ... Read More »
1 responseDrug charges dropped against city woman
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge woman arrested early last year following a significant drug bust in the city is no longer facing criminal charges. Susan Lynn Graf, was arrested March 4, 2022 after police, Alberta sheriffs, the tactical response unit and K9 unit converged on a home in the 100 block of 16 Street ... Read More »
1 responseCity residents ‘Take Back the Night’
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the community gathered outside City Hall Friday night to join the YWCA’s annual event Take Back the Night Walk during their Week Without Violence. YWCA Lethbridge and district CEO Jill Young spoke during the event prior to the walk and said Take Back the Night is an international event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial dates possible in sex crime case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD A former gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls last year could be ready to set trial dates when he returns to court next month. The matter for Jamie Ellacott was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday where his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, said a case management ... Read More »
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