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Public engagement session set for Picture Butte clinic closure
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Alberta Health Services has announced the date for an upcoming “public engagement session,” regarding the closure of the Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory care clinic (ACC). AHS made the announcement of the closure on August 10, citing October 15 as the official closure date. A letter signed by South Zone Medical Director, Dr. Aaron ... Read More »
1 responseFlair Airlines route expansion plans grounded again
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Flair Airlines plans to fly from Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona have been grounded yet again. The low-cost carrier announced to much fanfare in March of 2022 that it would start operating direct flights from Lethbridge to Arizona starting last December. The plan was to have passengers board a Boeing 737 Max in Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesWoman gets year in jail for hammer assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who bludgeoned her cousin in the head with a hammer has been sentenced to nearly a year in jail. Lauren Elaina Good Dagger 38, was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to 10 months in jail, after she pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, arson, break and ... Read More »
2 responsesLabour Day honours the role of workers in Canada
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For many, it’s just the last long weekend of summer, a time to relax or do last- minute shopping before the kids go back to school. But Labour Day is much more than that – it’s a holiday whose origins date back to the 1800s when activists in both Canada and the United ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police remind drivers to use care as students set to school
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With schools back in session Tuesday, Lethbridge Police Service wants to remind motorists to be cautious of the increased pedestrian traffic in and around schools to keep everyone safe. Sergeant in charge of the Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit, Danny Lomness spoke to reporters Friday morning and said LPS ... Read More »
1 responseCandidates vying for spot on council in Taber byelection
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Heather Cameron – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A large field of candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Town of Taber byelection on September 7. According to Chief Returning Officer, Jeanne Rudolf, the byelection is being held because former Councillor Alf Rudd resigned in late June. “As per the Municipal ... Read More »
1 responseWoman facing drug charges expected to turn herself in before next court appearance
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Delon Shurtz –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who went AWOL after she was arrested following a drug bust earlier in the year, is expected to turn herself in to the police. Kristina Lucille Zinger was scheduled to be in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, however court was told the accused is in B.C., but ... Read More »
2 responsesJudge won’t further delay robbery trialÂ
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Delon Shurtz –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a man accused of robbing a cannabis store is proceeding as scheduled later this month, despite an attempt to have it adjourned until later in the year. Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller said Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, that his client, Hank Lee Tremblay, requested the adjournment ... Read More »
2 responsesFood banks seeking volunteers to help with increase in clients
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Steffanie Costigan – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Food Bank are both voicing their need for more volunteers to keep up with the rising increase in clients. Interfaith Food Bank executive director Danielle McIntyre said the summer break impacted the numbers of volunteers. “We’re seeing a lot of people settling back into ... Read More »
1 responseU of L program hopes to EleVate Indigenous students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Theodora Macleod – Local Journalist Initiative Reporter When it comes to innovation aimed at improving opportunities and experiences for Indigenous students and young people, the University of Lethbridge has no shortage of initiatives. In partnership with the Blackfoot Confederacy and The MasterCard Foundation, the university has been running the EleV program since 2019. EleV and ... Read More »
1 responseOverdose awareness event shines spotlight on impact of drug crisis
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald  – apulido@lethbridgherald.com Multiple local agencies and groups gathered in Galt Gardens Thursday afternoon as part of International Overdose Awareness Day, campaigning to end overdoses and remembering those who have died. Moms Stop The Harm joined forces with the Alberta Alliance Who Educate and Advocate Responsibly (AAWEAR), Friends of Medicare and Raging Grannies ... Read More »
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