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Accused in murder case back in court

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One day after making an appearance in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, a city man accused of stabbing his wife to death in December was back in court of justice to deal with the same matter. The lower court appearance Tuesday was primarily a matter of housekeeping, however, since the fate of 59-year-old ... Read More »

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U of L completes study for new Parkinson’s disease therapy

By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

A press release on website newswire.com says Gb Sciences, Inc., a cannabis- and plant-inspired biopharmaceutical research and development company, has successfully completed a dose response study in rodents at the University of Lethbridge that supports Gb Sciences’ cannabinoid-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease. “The study has established dose ranges and the corresponding times to onset and ... Read More »

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Applications open for agri-food scholarship program

By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

The SouthGrow Regional Initiative, in collaboration with MNP LLP, Ridge Utilities and Community Futures Lethbridge Region, has opened applications for the Agri-Food Futures Scholarship Program. This esteemed scholarship program aims to support local youth pursuing a rewarding career in the agri-food industry in southern Alberta. Scholarships worth $2,500 each will be awarded to three exceptional ... Read More »

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City council to consider motion to put fencing around Galt Gardens

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

BREAKING NEWS:  City Hall has just announced this OBM will be removed from Thursday’s agenda and instead will be put on the agenda of the July 25 city council meeting.   LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion is being put forward Thursday at the Community Safety Policy Committee of city council to erect a wrought ... Read More »

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City council approves harmonized speed zones

By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2023

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge drivers will soon have to watch their speed more carefully more often in school zones. City council unanimously approved on Tuesday a motion calling for the harmonization of school and playground zones in Lethbridge.  There was no debate on the motion, the matter which started and ended quickly after ... Read More »

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Gym coach accused in sex assaults still looking for a lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A gymnastics coach charged a year ago with sexually assaulting several young girls is still looking for a lawyer, nearly three months after he fired his first lawyer. Jamie Ellacott made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, where he was expected to appear with Calgary lawyer Tonii Roulston. Ellacott told ... Read More »

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Discussions ‘productive’ on case of accused killer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death two days after Christmas, made his first appearance in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench since choosing in June to be tried by the higher court rather than by Alberta Court of Justice, formerly provincial court. David Albert Dragland appeared in court Monday ... Read More »

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Festival celebrates Latino heritage

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

The Multicultural Centre was in a festive mood as the facility played host to its annual Latin Fest on Saturday. “Latin Fest is a celebration of Latino culture,” said Anastasia Sereda, Southern Alberta Ethic Association executive director. “It’s a celebration of the similarities that Latino culture shares but then also the differences. And there’s lots ... Read More »

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City upgrades fare collection system for buses

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge transit department is upgrading its fare collection system and introducing new self-serve options. A new LT Fare mobile app is now available at the Google and the Apple app stores or online by accessing LTFare.ca The upgraded system now includes tap-to-pay technology for single fares on city buses using ... Read More »

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Council to address speed zone bylaw amendment

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Harmonized school and playground zones could become a reality for Lethbridge if city council gives second and third readings to a bylaw amendment today. Council meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. Transportation engineering manager Ahmed Ali will be making a presentation on the bylaw which will see school zones ... Read More »

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Goldfish derby gives invasive species the hook

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2023

The City of Lethbridge welcomed residents to participate in Goldfish Derby Days at Chinook Lake Park on Saturday. The event not only allowed for attendees to catch goldfish and koi, but it was an educational opportunity on what those types of invasive fish cause in terms of issues in the city’s storm ponds. “Chinook Lake ... Read More »

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