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Lethbridge man accused of robbing banks fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing two banks earlier this year, and who is preparing to have a preliminary hearing, has fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu confirmed Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that he needs to retain a new lawyer after dismissing Katherin Beyak of Calgary. That, however, may delay his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition to seek financial help from City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is expected on Tuesday to tell city council it is formally asking the City of Lethbridge for financial assistance and to immediately take over the old pavilions. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Exhibition, will be making a presentation asking the City for a capital grant in ... Read More »
3 responses‘Walk in her shoes’ event takes a stand on domestic violence
By Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
Theodora MacLeod – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On a chilly Friday morning in Standoff, members of Blood Tribe Emergency Services, Blood Tribe Police, and the Blood Tribe community gathered outside the multi-purpose building looking a little taller than they might on any other day. Forgoing winter boots for high heels, the men of Kainai ... Read More »
4 responsesSACPA session addresses domestic violence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2023
Rowan House Society representatives spoke Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on the topic of preventing domestic violence and abuse. SACPA sessions are held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization starting at noon. The presentation focused on family violence prevention with Rowan House executive director Linette Soldan and Bonnie Millward, manager ... Read More »
1 responseMan to plead in drunk driving collision that killed young son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man charged in relation to a two-vehicle collision last year that killed his five-year-old child, is expected to enter pleas to his charges later this month and then be sentenced early in the new year. Ryan Scott Potts had planned to enter pleas Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, but the ... Read More »
1 responseEdmonton man gets house arrest for role in drug trafficking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man who was part of a larger group of people caught selling drugs in Lethbridge in 2021, has been placed under house arrest. Matthew Allen Smith, 32, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kettle campaign starts off with help from Masons
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas holidays fast approaching and with many people slowly starting to get their shopping done, the Salvation Army with the help of Lethbridge Masons have set up their annual kettle at Park Place Mall to begin collecting generous donations. District deputy grandmaster for the Chinook Arch District with the Lethbridge Masons, ... Read More »
2 responsesHoliday season gets a special ‘Glow’ as light festival opens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The inaugural Glow Lethbridge has officially kicked off and hundreds will be able to take part on the festive light festival at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre during the holiday season. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Wednesday night during a sneak peek event and said their whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avonlea elves hit toy store to buy gifts for children in need
By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A generous donation from sponsor Avonlea Homes had Santa’s elves from the Lethbridge home builder hitting the floor at Toys R Us early Thursday morning to buy gifts for 520 children. Another shopping spree for 500 more kids is also planned to help the annual Angel Tree campaign. The Angel Tree ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jig and jam sessions share Metis culture
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 23rd, 2023
Troy Bannerman – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Long & McQuade, the Lethbridge Public Library, and Lethbridge and Area Metis have come together to provide Lethbridge with a unique musical opportunity. The Jig and Jam Metis Music program started on Oct. 5 and is being taught by Monique Giroux, Brittany Lee, and Dan Beeson-Bergeron. At the ... Read More »
1 responseASIRT clears LPS officers in 2019 incident involving use of force
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) recently released the executive director’s decision regarding an incident involving Lethbridge Police Service officers that took place in November of 2019. ASIRT says that an injury suffered by a 12-year-old child was an unintended consequence of police intervention, the use of force by police during the ... Read More »
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