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Sod-turning marks development of new Indigenous housing
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
The Blackfoot Family Lodge Society has launched its Soaring Hearts Project, hosting a soil turning event on Tuesday to announce the redevelopment of a lot on 830 7 St N. The project will fill a need for Indigenous women’s housing and residential growth. “This used to be a church that was on these grounds. The ... Read More »
1 responseAustralian blues artist headlining show at the Slice
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
Chicago Blues Hall of Famer Michael Charles and his band will be hitting the stage at the Slice for a free concert in Lethbridge Thursday. Charles and his band will take attendees through a non-stop guitar driven journey through 39 years and 38 releases. Charles enjoyed a successful musical crusade of touring, recording and numerous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced on multiple violence, property charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who left two children stranded on a highway late at night last July received a jail sentence after pleading guilty to several criminal offences. Colten Fox Yellow Sun was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 100 days in custody after he pleaded guilty to resisting a peace officer, taking ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Garage thieves caught on video in break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has a lengthy criminal record for property related offences has been convicted again after breaking into a residential garage nearly three years ago. Curtis James Carbert pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of shop breaking to commit theft and breaching release conditions, and was sentenced to four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts protest supporters shut down traffic at courthouse
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2022
Lethbridge Police had to shut down traffic around the downtown core near the courthouse at 320 4 St. South on Tuesday as protestors flocked to the streets in the early morning showing support for Mark Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk, and Gerhard Janzen. Associated with the Coutts blockade earlier this year, the three are charged ... Read More »
1 responseVigil remembers missing and murdered Indigenous women
By Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Sisters in Spirit Vigil and Memorial Walk took place Tuesday night, going from City Hall to Galt Gardens honouring the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people and their families. Oct. 4 is a day when these lives are honoured, bringing awareness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Run for the Cure looks to boost numbers going forward
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
The Lethbridge CIBC Run for the Cure was held at Henderson Lake Park on Sunday morning. Juanita Devos is the lone run director for the local event at this current time. “We’re not able to attract more,” said Devos. “I don’t know, maybe after COVID people were not aware that it was going to be ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused in stabbing incident may seek release
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man charged with attempted murder may seek his release from custody when he returns to court for a bail hearing in two weeks. The accused, Kien Thanh Lam, appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, where duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow, as well as a Cantonese interpreter, assisted him before the ... Read More »
3 responsesFurther adjournment in human trafficking matter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged in relation to a human trafficking case continues to adjourn his matters while he waits to hire a new lawyer. Despite several adjournments already since the accused parted ways with his lawyer earlier this summer, Meriton Krasniqi sought another adjournment Monday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Krasniqi was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division passes anti-racism policy
By Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
The Lethbridge School Division Board of Trustees has passed third reading of Policy 103.1, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, hoping to create an atmosphere of mutual respect for everyone to be treated fairly, with dignity, and respect. The policy acknowledges racism exists and recognizes the significant role public education serves in driving positive systemic change. Passing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous driving sentence adjourned to Nov. 30
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old man who nearly struck a police officer with his vehicle more than a year ago, will be sentenced when he returns to court in a couple of months. Eric Steven Brown was expected to be sentenced earlier, following guilty pleas in April in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of driving while prohibited, dangerous ... Read More »
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