Local News
Lethbridge YWCA opts out of Permanent Supportive Housing Women’s Residence Program
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Lethbridge and District has decided not to enter into a new contract with the Permanent Supportive Housing Women’s Residence Program at the end of the month. YWCA Lethbridge and District CEO, Jill Young said the program is a funded program for 24 women age 18 plus, that require ... Read More »
5 responsesIS A KILLER WALKING AMONG US?
By Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2023
Murders of Peter Sopow and Lorraine McNab still unsolved 25+ years later Ron Devitt SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Elly Preston spends a lot of her spare time watching reality police shows and cold case file TV programs. In most of those cold files, the cases are solved by the dogged determination of police and family ... Read More »
1 responseGymnastics coach to be tried by judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A local gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls last year will be tried by a Court of King’s Bench judge. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford, who represents the accused, Jamie Ellacott, made the election on behalf of his client Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Hadford noted Ellacott has chosen to not ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s students learn about faith of school namesake
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students and staff at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School celebrated St. Patrick’s day Friday, not only by wearing green but also by learning more about the saint himself. Principal Kathy Jones-Husch said St. Patrick is the most famous saint in the world and the school celebrates him every year. “He is a ... Read More »
1 responseVisitation up at Galt Museum last year
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitation to the Galt Museum was up 186 per cent over 2021, says an annual report provided to the Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council Thursday. The committee consists of acting mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and councillors Mark Campbell, Jeff Carlson and Nick Paladino. The report submitted by CEO/executive director ... Read More »
1 responseMusic and Speech Arts Festival hitting the stage this week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 18th, 2023
The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is returning for another year celebrating the appreciation for music and speech arts. The festival offers participants an experience performing on stage with live adjudication helping hone and craft their skills to be the best of the best. Running until March 31, the festival encourages artistic ... Read More »
1 responseHigh-profile infant assault case adjourned again
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The father accused of sexually assaulting his baby girl remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown continue working on the high-profile case. The matter was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday where the Crown and defence requested another adjournment to continue discussing the matter. Crown Prosecutor Drew Gillespie requested the matter return April 14, and confirmed ... Read More »
2 responsesCarmangay St. Patrick’s Day parade pays homage to community
By Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter It’s a tradition based on camaraderie, and it doesn’t take a lot of time out of the day to complete. The Village of Carmangay celebrated its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Friday, gathering at the village post office to make the one-block-long trek in what is called ... Read More »
1 responseMilitary historian recognized with Belgian national honour
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 17th, 2023
Retired Warrant Officer and military historian Glenn Miller recently was made a Knight Order of the Crown by the Kingdom of Belgium for his work in unveiling Lethbridge’s historical military connections with the Belgian city of Mons. In describing this honour Miller said this week, “it’s a national honour from the Kingdom of Belgium, equivalent ... Read More »
1 responseCrown withdraws drug charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was preparing to stand trial on several drug-related offences, is no longer facing criminal charges after the Crown withdrew them Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Serafim Soshalskiy, 26, was facing four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of cannabis ... Read More »
2 responsesAgriculture in the spotlight at college
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 17th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College agriculture programs are in the spotlight this week, led by members of its student-run Aggie Club. Agriculture students, starting on Thursday morning, began sharing their passion for the industry with activities to engage and inform others on campus about the science of agriculture. The events were an opportunity for students to ... Read More »
2 responses
