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YMCA program boost focuses on youth stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is the beneficiary of $175,000 in federal funding to run a program for youth dealing with stress and anxiety. The money is part of a $6.9 million initiative of the Public Health Agency of Canada aimed at promoting increased access to youth mental wellness supports through two YMCA programs ... Read More »
1 responseRetired officers pen tell-all about industry experiences
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ken Hamilton spent 35 years working in the Alberta corrections system and has turned his experiences into his second book. “Doing Life 8 hours at a time – my life in corrections” is an engaging insider’s look at a system that many may not be familiar with. Hamilton, who will be known to ... Read More »
2 responsesKnowlton elected new Piikani Chief
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The Piikani Nation General Election concluded on Jan. 9 and the results are in, with Troy “Bossman” Knowlton elected as the new Chief. Winning with 450 votes, Knowlton beat out runner up Adam North Peigan by 264 votes. Following the win Knowlton is ready to serve the community, hoping his experience and time served on ... Read More »
2 responsesPreliminary hearing cancelled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The preliminary hearing for a Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge has been cancelled. The one-day hearing for Ziyaad Noor was to begin Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after Calgary lawyer James Hawkins said he had received new disclosure from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
2 responsesPiikani Nation elects new council
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The results are in. Following the Jan. 9 Piikani Nation General Election, there is a new Chief and council ready to serve. Troy “Bossman” Knowlton has been elected as the new Chief, along with a council of eight members elected. Election results were posted to the Piikani Nation news website around noon on Jan. 11, ... Read More »
3 responsesCounty seeks feedback on animals in hamlets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
Lethbridge County Council is looking for feedback from the public on whether to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries. Current Animal Control bylaws in the County do not permit any livestock or fowl in hamlet areas, which include Fairview, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy, Diamond City, Chin, Iron Springs, and Turin. Council is hoping to hear from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New technology helping save lives in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has implemented new protocols that are saving the lives of cardiac patients. A cardiac monitoring system called CaseReview that was purchased along with new cardiac monitors in 2020 has increased the number of cardiac patients resuscitated by LFES crews arriving at the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseNeighbour dispute turns into alley melee
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who got into a fight with his neighbour then refused to co-operate with police, has been placed on probation for a year. Jeffrey Richard Patterson, who pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, was also fined $500, and prohibited from having any contact with his ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Métis planning party and potluck Saturday
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Lethbridge’s Métis are coming together this weekend to share fellowship with the wider community at their annual New Year’s Party and Potluck. For Saturday from 3 – 7pm at Westminster Community Centre, Lethbridge and Area Métis are organizing the party and potluck. Turkey and ham will be provided, but they request guests bring a side, ... Read More »
1 responseTrial dates cancelled for 2021 cannabis robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to begin later this week for a man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store will not proceed as scheduled. Hank Lee Tremblay, 39, was expected to begin his five-day trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled Monday after Tremblay’s lawyer said he hasn’t had enough time ... Read More »
1 responseTrial cancelled for Coalhurst intersection fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-week judge and jury trial set to begin this month for a southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago, has been cancelled. Wesley Brian Phillips was set to stand trial Jan. 30-Feb. 17 on charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, failure ... Read More »
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