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Province pledges new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees
By Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
Cal Braid – Local journalism initiative reporter – On the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the province pledged new funding to assist Ukrainian evacuees in Alberta. The infusion of $7 million in additional funding will be directed towards settlement programs. The announcement was held in Vegreville Friday and led by Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, parliamentary secretary for Ukrainian Refugee ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers discuss early resolution in baby assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The father accused of sexually assaulting his young baby girl remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown discuss resolving the matter, possibly without a trial. The accused’s lawyer appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, and requested an adjournment until March 17 to allow time for him and the Crown to have ... Read More »
1 responseHuman trafficking trial cancelled over breakdown between accused and lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-day trial for a man facing numerous sex-related offences in relation to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Mohammad Neirabani was scheduled to stand trial earlier in the week, but it was adjourned after the accused and his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, parted ways, and Lancee was permitted to get ... Read More »
3 responsesSAAG exhibits reflect cultures that inspired them
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) will open three new exhibits today and house them until April 23. An opening reception for the exhibitions will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The reception includes a special singing performance and guests will have an opportunity to meet the artists. The lower gallery will display ‘My ... Read More »
1 responseCollaboration focus of school play workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 25th, 2023
The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Annual Convention wrapped up Friday afternoon after two days of teachers coming together from across southern Alberta. Sharing ideas and techniques, the convention is held at the University of Lethbridge every February while the students are away for Reading Week. For two days teachers engaged with one another in workshops ... Read More »
1 responseLPS unveils strategic plan at commission meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service 2023-26 strategic plan was unveiled Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Lethbridge Police Commission. In a report, commission chair Dawna Coslovi said the plan identifies goals which LPS will be focusing on in coming years. “The 2022 Community Survey completed by citizens clearly showed that while the majority ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An early morning fire, which police are calling suspicious, has destroyed a historic downtown building. Emergency responders from four stations responded to the fire along 5 St South across from Galt Gardens at around 2:15 a.m. with 28 members. The blaze at the Lethbridge Hotel resulted in ... Read More »
12 responsesLocal veterinarian looks to develop net zero clinic
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
Local veterinarian Jacob Adserballe has an exciting project in the works – a new net zero clinic. Adserballe has worked as a veterinarian in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek for most of his professional life and is now a veterinary business consultant based out of Pincher Creek. In citing his experience in the field he said, ... Read More »
1 responsePsychiatric assessment ordered for man accused in health centre killing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary. Charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault against Wesley Red Young Man were addressed for the first time Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesBail granted man arrested after drug seizure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has been granted bail. Larry Healy Jr. was released from custody Thursday, following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, where he, along with a surety, promised to pay $1,000 if he ... Read More »
2 responsesCity teacher helps youth stay connected to culture
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adedeji Bowoade recalls the times when, as a small child, he and other children would sit in a circle under the Nigerian moonlight and listen to their elders tell the story of how the tortoise got its cracked back. The tale is an ancient one, and tells of a great famine in the ... Read More »
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