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Housing authority tasked with helping to end homelessness
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023
When it comes to Lethbridge and the issues that arise here, it is important to stay informed and in the loop. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown BRZ, and City of Lethbridge are working together to bring monthly education sessions to the public related to safety, security and community issues. Located in Casa’s Community ... Read More »
5 responsesCoutts dangerous driving charge withdrawn
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade and protest last January and February, is no longer facing a criminal trial. Joanne Person was expected to schedule a trial on a single charge of dangerous driving, but the charge was unexpectedly withdrawn last week in Lethbridge provincial court. The ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge College hosts second annual wind summit
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 15th, 2023
Lethbridge College opened the doors of its wind turbine technician lab last week for their second annual Wind Summit. The event was a trade show, hiring fair, and open house for students, industry partners, and the public. Kelly Norgard, an instructor and wind turbine technician spoke on behalf of the college, saying, “we invite industry ... Read More »
1 responseNo timelines for tenants affected by watermain break to return
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is still working with businesses and residents affected by a recent watermain break across the street from the Lethbridge Hotel. The break forced evacuations of 26 residential properties and six businesses and caused flooding in basements that reached several feet high. Initially the City worked with the Canadian Red ... Read More »
1 responseLight therapy items among interesting items to borrow from public library
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com For many a library is a place to do research, read, borrow books and even audio or video materials. But the Lethbridge Public Library has a plethora of other interesting things people can borrow. Among them are lights for people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) to use as light therapy, which ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice to hold community conversations with residents
By Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service will be hosting a series of Community Conversations to share information with citizens, and answer their questions regarding the respective area of the city. During the sessions, Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh and members of the LPS executive will share information about the police service, its annual and ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge 311 a triumph of communication and coordination
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
For those who aren’t up to speed the City’s commitment to improved services, here’s a date to remember: March 11 (3/11). This year, the date marked four years of connection to the City’s 311 customer contact centre. General manager of customer service and 311, Cathy Gejdos said recently, “When we first started (in 2019), we ... Read More »
1 responseWoman charged in Holiday Inn fire hires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After representing herself in court on four previous occasions, a 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has finally hired a lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady went on the record Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where she represented the accused, Kerissa Rikki Plume, who appeared by CCTV ... Read More »
1 responseLHA gets funding boost to help those in need of affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Provincial funding increases are going to allow Lethbridge Housing Authority help about 200 people on its waiting list for affordable housing. There are presently more than 800 needy people on the list for secure, safe and affordable housing in the city. Chief administrative officer Robin James said Monday the LHA is receiving an ... Read More »
2 responsesProtective mom gets probation for uttering threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An overly protective mother who went too far to keep her son away from his friends, has been placed on probation for the next several months. Amanda Willow Schaaf was handed a suspended sentence and put on probation for six months after she pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of ... Read More »
1 responseLocal police veteran celebrates 99th birthday
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 14th, 2023
A local police veteran is celebrating a birthday that most folks won’t come within striking distance of: 99. Glen Michelson’s birthday is March 12, and he’s part of an exclusive – if unofficial – club, whose members can be identified by their sheer longevity. One year shy of being an centenarian, he was celebrated on ... Read More »
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