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Accused caught in the act during restaurant break and enter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Little did John Leslie Twigg know that while he and another person were plundering a downtown restaurant, the owner was watching their every move. The two individuals broke into the Streetside Eatery at about 2 a.m. on March 22 of last year, and set off an alarm that alerted the alarm company, which ... Read More »
2 responsesBow On Tong destruction a devastating loss of city history
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge has lost one of its historical landmarks after a fire early Tuesday morning ravaged the Bow On Tong building downtown. On Wednesday what remained of the structure was demolished and the City issued a statement saying that in addition to the fire investigation, they have been working with the Province, representatives from Alberta Culture ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused in record drug bust may see bail hearing next week
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, could seek his release from custody when he returns to court in a week. Patrick Rodney was tentatively scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but his lawyer, Brad Kraus of Calgary, requested an adjournment to ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing an additional charge of manslaughter in Tia Blood case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old man facing an additional charge of manslaughter in relation to the discovery of a woman’s body late last year, appeared in court for the first time since police laid the new charge only a few days ago. Hunter Alexander Frank, who remains in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, attended court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chess4Life helps youth get back in the game
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Chess is a game of skill, with opponents facing down each other’s armies in a batte of wit and forethought. But for a group at the University of Lethbridge, the game of chess has more strategy involved than what plays out on the board. Chess for Life is a program started by Lance Grigg, professor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth Ambassador Program aims to inspire change
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) will soon be accepting applications for its Youth Ambassador Program, a four-week virtual-program over the summer bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth together to inspire change. In partnership with the RBC Future Launch, the program will offer participants the opportunity to gain practical work experience, network, strengthen skills, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta employers on the hunt for post-secondary grads
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
For students in post-secondary academics, the phase between graduating and scoring a job fresh out of school can seem daunting or near-impossible. But thanks to the University of Lethbridge’s Career Fair held on Thursday, the connections made between employers and students helped make those goals attainable for fresh faces in the workforce. The event gave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Blood Services and first responders campaign for new donors
By Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Plasma Donor Centre has teamed up with local first responders in an effort to generate awareness and enlist new donors from the city and surrounding areas. Brenna Scott, business development manager with Lethbridge CBS hosted a Thursday campaign kickoff at the centre ... Read More »
1 responseTaxi theft and crash lands man 18-month jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man who stole and then crashed a taxi driver’s car, has received an 18-month jail sentence. Kyle Joseph English was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court where he pleaded guilty to charges of robbery and impaired driving. Court was told a taxi driver had dropped off a fare on the southside ... Read More »
2 responsesTalk examines residential school denialism
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 2nd, 2023
The University of Lethbridge heard from guest speaker Sean Carleton (History and Indigenous Studies, University of Manitoba) Wednesday afternoon, presenting on Truth before Reconciliation: How to Identify and Confront Residential School Denialism. He spoke on how anti-Indigenous racism works, and the effect it has towards residential school denialism, as an attack to undermine truth and ... Read More »
3 responsesCollege highlighting diversity of Black community this month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College has officially kicked off its Black History Month celebrations. This month many events will take place across campus, including Cultural Attire Day and Jeopardy. The celebration is organized by a committee of employees, students and the Lethbridge College Students’ Association. The events will highlight the diversity of the Black community ... Read More »
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