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LPS officer cleared of wrongdoing in 2018 incident
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Police Service officer acted properly during a 2018 incident involving the death of an individual, a report has now concluded. The decision of the executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response team (ASIRT), Michael Ewenson, in the matter of the death of an individual during an interaction involving an officer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Firearm discharge not criminal, ASIRT concludes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An incident involving the accidental discharge of a firearm by an LPS officer which resulted in injury has been deemed non-criminal. In the matter of an accidental discharge involving Lethbridge Police Service on Sept. 22, 2020, the decision of the assistant executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT), Matthew Block, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong growth rate factors in recent Lethbridge census numbers
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com We’re No. 3! Statistics Canada census data shows the Census Metropolitan Area of Lethbridge had a population of 133,064 as of July 1, 2022, a growth rate of 2.3 per cent between 2021-22. This includes a number of communities surrounding the city. The increase amounts to a total of 2,976 new residents here between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New chief and council sworn in for Piikani Nation
By Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A ceremony was held in Brocket on the Piikani Nation Tuesday to inaugurate the new Chief and Council. The election was held on Jan. 9, with Troy “Bossman” Knowlton being named the new Chief, replacing the previous Chief, Stan Grier. This is Knowlton’s fourth term on the Piikani ... Read More »
1 responseAccused found not guilty in sexual assault trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta man who adamantly denied during his trial last year that he sexually assaulted his former girlfriend’s young daughter 16 years ago, has been found not guilty. Judge Gregory Maxwell said Monday in Lethbridge provincial court that, after weighing all the evidence, particularly inconsistencies in the evidence, he could not be sure ... Read More »
1 responseRV market remains strong, say industry reps
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
Lethbridge R.V. Show attendees could view over a hundred new and used units to see what might fit their camping needs for this season and beyond on Saturday at Exhibition Park. R.V. manufacturers were also on hand to answer any questions that people might have at the four-day long show hosted by Western R.V. Country ... Read More »
1 responseCareer women forging into male-dominated fields
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge hosted a panel last week inviting students and community members to learn about women in STEM and how they have progressed in their careers. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees are often male-dominated programs, so in hosting the Thursday career panel the event looked to inspire females in those degrees ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College offering Indigenous policing micro-credentials
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 17th, 2023
A new micro-credential program coming to Lethbridge College will help expand Indigenous policing education and put more culturally-appropriate officers into these communities. The short-term flexible learning programs are designed for re-skilling, providing culturally suitable education to Indigenous police services as they work to address the needs of their communities. “The Blood Tribe Police are driving ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Métis community gathers in fellowship
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
For the first time since before the pandemic, the Lethbridge and Area Métis Association held a holiday gathering at the Westminster Hall on Saturday. The afternoon event had Métis music courtesy of Monique Giroux on the violin with husband Mike Carter on the piano, a supper, member recognition for their efforts in the Métis community, ... Read More »
2 responsesCharges dropped against accused implicated in border blockade
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges of mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose against a southern Alberta woman implicated in the Coutts border protest and blockade, have been withdrawn. Joanne Person was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the charges were instead withdrawn by the Crown. Person also ... Read More »
1 responseSizeable disclosure in fraud case against Lethbridge businessman
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge businessman who was facing 62 fraud-related charges before they were whittled down to 18 charges, will return to court next month after his lawyer has had an opportunity to review disclosure from the Crown’s office. “There’s quite a volume of disclosure for this particular matter,” an agent for Lethbridge lawyer Marcus ... Read More »
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