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Classic car show supports food bank
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
Sixty cars of different models rolled into the Logic Lumber Classic Car Museum yard for the 15th annual Rob Dixon Memorial Car Show on Saturday. The car show’s proceeds from the silent auction, car registration, 50/50 and raffle went to the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. “Tom Dixon was a huge car fanatic, loved his old ... Read More »
1 responseWeekend Oktoberfest quenches thirst for fun
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
Plenty of beer, bratwursts and schnitzel were consumed during the annual Oktoberfest YQL on Saturday at Festival Square. Jeff Saylor was enjoying the fest with friends and his girlfriend. “Beers, the brats, the bros,” said Saylor, on why he attended. “We love Oktoberfest. It’s a festival of family, of fun, German culture. Yeah it’s refreshing ... Read More »
1 responseDeath makes for lively theme Casa exhibit opening
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
As foliage begins its visible descent into decay and animals prepare for hibernation, the once lively excitement of growth in Spring and Summer has shifted into anticipation of nature’s death in the chilling months of Autumn. But as Saturday’s Waking Death gallery opening at Casa has shown, death mustn’t always be a morose, fear-filled affair. ... Read More »
1 responseMurder trial expected to be resolved without going to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 60-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death right after Christmas, is expected to resolve his matter, likely later this year, without going to trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, the judge was told the Crown and defence are ready to proceed with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Order of the Eastern Star donates thousands to local charities
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023
A Lethbridge Masonic organization has handed out more than $7,000 to help several charities better help the people they serve. The Laurel Chapter 43 Order of the Eastern Star, which has existed in Lethbridge for more than a century, donated $7,419.63 to six charities. The donations, which were divied out Monday at the Masonic Lodge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Economic SPC to address major water utility projects
By Lethbridge Herald on September 11th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is getting back to official business after time away from chambers on Wednesday. Council, acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee, will meet on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in chambers. On the agenda is a presentation from Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water, Wastewater and Storm Water on ... Read More »
2 responsesWaking Death prepares to kick off exhibit of deadly good art
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
It’s an old clichĂ© that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and while much is said about taxes, the topic of death is far less approachable for many North Americans. But Casa and the members of the Waking Death Collective are daring to challenge the awkward silence through art. “We invited ... Read More »
1 responseMan gets prison on manslaughter conviction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man previously charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in Lethbridge court of justice and was sentenced to just under six years in prison. Ă‚Â Jade Levi Trotter,38, attended Lethbridge court of justice in person on Friday, where Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquart in a joint submission with Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox, ... Read More »
1 responseDefence expected to take next step in drug case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border late last year was represented in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday. Ă‚Â An agent for Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford appeared on behalf of his client Jagroot Singh, 25, of Calgary in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, to ask for an ... Read More »
1 responsePre-trial conference set on assault, shooting charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman facing numerous charges relating to the assault and shooting of her ex-boyfriend earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. Calgary lawyer John Oman represented his client Kristina Hatcher Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to confirm a previously arranged pre-trial conference and to scheduled an adjournment for ... Read More »
1 responseParade of Homes kicks off today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A long-standing tradition returns for another year today when the BILD Lethbridge Region Parade of Homes kicks off. Running since 1966, the event is hugely popular with residents as they look for the latest trends in design and decor. This year, people planning to take tours can access Parade of Homes information on ... Read More »
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