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SPC recommends review of animal control bylaw
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday voted unanimously to recommend the City do a thorough review of its animal control bylaw. The motion by the SPC members calls on council to direct the City manager or administration to provide an amalgamated, modernized draft animal ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Gardens play space officially opened
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Gardens Inclusive and Accessible Play Space is officially open to the public after a ribbon cutting ceremony was staged Wednesday morning. Located immediately adjacent to the Rotary Centennial Fountain in the southeast corner of the four-hectare park, the new space features inclusive and accessible play equipment, rubber surfacing, ... Read More »
3 responsesDrug charges withdrawn
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Criminal charges against a Raymond man relating to a traffic stop in Lethbridge during the summer have been withdrawn. Andrew Glenn Whiteford, 33, was charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, but they ... Read More »
1 responseBlood Tribe firefighters advance learning with city partnership
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a drizzly Thursday in Lethbridge, firefighters from the Blood Tribe were in town to sharpen their skills and take advantage of the city’s burn tower. Under the tutelage of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, approximately half of the Blood Tribes force were given a lesson in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE stages rally at Cardston care facility
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Seven years of bargaining for fair wages at Good Samaritan Society has resulted in frustrated employees holding rallies across Alberta. A couple of rallies took place in Lethbridge last week and another was held Tuesday afternoon in Cardston at the Lee Crest location. Vice president of the Alberta Union Provincial Employee South Region Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attempted escape from police and other charges land man in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a daring escape attempt; up on a roof, surrounded by police, no where to go. The suspect looks over the edge and sees an awning below. He jumps, just like in the movies, but instead of bouncing off and landing safely on the sidewalk, he tears through the awning and smashes the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS Traffic Response Unit recognized for keeping impaired drivers off the road
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit was recognized for their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the police station. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Lethbridge and Area chapter and LPS honoured the officers within the Traffic Response Unit (TRU) with recognition as recipients of ... Read More »
1 responseDay of the Dead comes to life at Galt community program
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Tissue paper, glue, and candy were the tools of choice for Wednesday’s Creative Community program at the Galt Museum, where adults and seniors were invited to learn a little bit about Dia De Los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. After a brief lesson on Mexico and the signature celebration from Tyler Gschaid, ... Read More »
1 responsePolice charge Chinook High School football players with sexual assault
By Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Services has charged four members of the Chinook High School football team in connection with an incident where a fellow player was sexually assaulted. Staff Sergeant in charge of the criminal investigation section of LPS, Pete Christos spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon and said the investigation determined ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Maintaining volunteer roster a concern for fire departments
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on October 11th, 2023
Recruiting volunteers continues to be the most challenging factor for departments across southern Alberta. In an environment known for its extreme conditions, physical and mental demands, and steady rises in call volumes over recent years aren’t the top concern for leaders in fire services, rather it is maintaining an adequate number of volunteers, coupled with ... Read More »
1 responseSPC to discuss taxi, animal bylaws
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will hear a recommendation that council give first reading to a bylaw that will deregulate taxi fares here. The amendment to Licence Bylaw 5658 also will remove the requirement for a taxi top light if approved. Taxi regulations were addressed previously ... Read More »
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