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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 »
Be the first to comment!BunkaHashi Festival celebrates Japanese art and pop culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2022
The BunkaHashi Festival was hosted at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta on Saturday. The Festival is an inclusive multi fandom convention that mixes traditional Japanese arts and performances with anime, comics, Japanese pop culture, fantasy and gaming. It was after the 2019 event that the BunkaHashi Festival was taken over by the Nikkei Cultural ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reconciliation Action Group sees lack of progress on Calls to Action
By Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Reconciliation Action Group (RAG) is bringing awareness to the many Calls to Action that have not been started and the lack of projects working towards national action plans outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. “RAG started as a grassroots movement to change the ... Read More »
3 responsesInnovation key for Farming Smarter
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
Speaking on sustainable food production and the agriculture industry, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter, at its weekly discussion panel Thursday held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Farming Smarter is a non-profit organization that instills a culture of innovation using agronomy research, extensions, and field ... Read More »
1 responseRecommended sentences rejected as accused pleads to multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 50-year-old Lethbridge man caught a break and received a short jail sentence after a judge disagreed with sentences recommended by the Crown prosecutor and the man’s lawyer. Crown Prosecutor Clayton Giles recommended Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that David Scott Walker receive a jail sentence of five and a half months on ... Read More »
1 responseSPC members question increasing City communications staff
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A request by the City of Lethbridge Communications and Engagement department manager for more funding will be addressed by city council during budget deliberations. The request was made by Tara Grindle to the Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council at its meeting Thursday. The SPC passed a motion recommending that city council ... Read More »
1 responseOpening a window on City salaries
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council serving as its Economic Standing Policy Committee will be creating the 2023-26 budget this fall with meetings scheduled this month and for five days in November. Eighteen city organizations and several boards and commissions have come before the SPC seeking funding from council. The cost of operating government is a topic ... Read More »
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