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Trial dates to be set down in human trafficking case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man facing sex-related offences and who was set to stand trial last month before his lawyer cancelled it, is getting ready to schedule another trial. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said a pre-trial conference has been scheduled next month for his client, Khaled Alsaid, ... Read More »

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Strategies to help your New Year’s resolution stick

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new year is an opportunity to set new goals for aspects of life, and many choose to set fitness resolutions. And the YMCA Lethbridge has ways of helping people stick to their goals. YMCA Lethbridge fitness manager Sheila Gruenhage said they have seen an increase in memberships in the month of January ... Read More »

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Vigil lights support as baby remains in critical condition

By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023

Ry Clarke & Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Community members gathered for a vigil Monday evening at Henderson Park to show their support for a six-week-old baby girl currently in hospital receiving critical medical care. Coming together, the vigil hoped to show support for the child, letting her know she is not alone and loved by the ... Read More »

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SouthGrow helping Indigenous student achieve agricultural goals

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a $2,500 scholarship from SouthGrow Regional Economic Development, a Red Crow College student will be able to continue his agricultural studies. Red Crow College student, Todd Cross Child, is one of three recipients of the SouthGrow Agri-food Futures Scholarship and he said he is very honoured to be recognized with the ... Read More »

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Umami Shop partnering with STARS for cooking fundraiser

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023

Umami Shop has started a Cooking for the Stars campaign in conjunction with STARS and the STARS Lottery. Jon Gogan, provincial operations director for Alberta and Aircraft Captain with STARS, described the campaign. “So, today we are at the STARS Lottery Show Home here in Lethbridge, built by Van Arbor Homes. Just a spectacular showcase ... Read More »

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Truck driver acquitted of drug smuggling

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with drugs after he tried to cross into Alberta at the Coutts border two years ago, has been found not guilty of drug smuggling and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Vaughan Hartigan gave his decision Friday, and acquitted Amarpreet Singh Sandhu following his trial, which began ... Read More »

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Innovative couples therapy model developed at U of L

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A University of Lethbridge professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Addictions Counselling Program has developed an innovative therapy model focusing on improving couple relationships. Bonnie Lee said she focuses on clinical and interventional research. She studies people who are struggling with problems related to gambling or alcohol use and tries to find ... Read More »

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Drug trafficker gets three years in federal penitentiary

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Vance Elton Pidborochynski was hoping to be around during the birth of his child next month, but he’s going to be in prison, instead. Pidborochynski, 32, knew he was going to prison, even before he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to half a dozen criminal charges. But he was counting on ... Read More »

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Mother’s executor caught off guard by contract obligations

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023

A Lethbridge resident is speaking out after experiencing a situation she feels more people need to be aware of. On December 25, Kaylene Neufeld awoke to the news of her mother, Jennifer Neufeld, passing away in her retirement home at Seasons Retirement Community on Garry Drive West. After working tirelessly throughout the holiday season to ... Read More »

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Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee appoint co-chairs

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023

The Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) met for the first time in the new year on Friday. The committee welcomed its new members and began with the appointing of its new co-chairs. Seven new members were inducted into the committee since the last meeting in 2022. Elaine Creighton Fox, Indigenous community representative, was appointed as ... Read More »

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Parents charged in connection to sexual assault of infant

By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A father and mother have been charged in connection with the assault and sexual assault of their six-week-old daughter. Staff Sgt. Pete Christos spoke to reporters Friday afternoon and said the charges stem from a call LPS received on Jan. 18. “Police were called to a northside home to check ... Read More »

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