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Conditional discharge granted for charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A citizen of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to several criminal offences, will avoid a conviction if she can stay out of trouble for the next six months. Ayingamiye Musagara was handed a conditional discharge after she pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, resisting ... Read More »
2 responsesSentencing on child pornography charges adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught with photos of child pornography will have to wait several months before he is sentenced. Brandon Axis Casey pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of child pornography, but sentencing was adjourned to allow time for the preparation of a pre-sentence report and forensic risk ... Read More »
1 responseGalt gets ‘hands-on’ with native plant species
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
The Galt Museum hosted a Hands-On History event Tuesday afternoon inviting the community to come and paint terra cotta pots while learning about native plants species in the area. Tying in with the Galt’s Rooted: How Trees Give Us Life exhibit the museum taught youth and adults about the 71 plants species native to Southern ... Read More »
1 responseFood banks need water for distribution
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the recent heat wave, the need for water to be distributed to those in need continues to increase. The Interfaith Food Bank distributed the very last of the water that they had on-hand Tuesday. Interfaith Food Bank Executive Director, Danielle McIntyre said they are making necessary purchases to restock so there are ... Read More »
1 responsePollinator cafes enhance beauty and biodiversity downtown
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A joint downtown project by several city departments has culminated in the opening of what they call “pollinator cafes.” The pilot project features more than 40 downtown planters filled with flowers that are not only colourful and vibrant but are also good pollinators. The planters will enhance seasonal pollinator habitat while also helping ... Read More »
2 responsesNature centre puts out call for young artists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is calling on young artists under 18 years of age to contribute to their Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibit on display Sept. 19 to Oct. 30, 2022. “Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibit is a fantastic opportunity for the youth in our community to show off their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bookmobile connects city residents to the library
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 3rd, 2022
Lethbridge Pubic Library connects readers across the city with its Bookmobile coming to local areas through its summer programming events. On Monday through Thursday and Saturday the Bookmobile is out at parks throughout the city, alternating Fridays, teaching fun games and sing-a-longs to give families an opportunity to get out and enjoy the summer while ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge No. 1 on StatCan Crime Index; Police Chief points out city’s rating is on downward trend
By Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge is ranked No. 1 on the 2021 Statistics Canada Crime Statistics Index but numbers are dropping from 2020. Lethbridge topped the nation with an index rating of 128.65 but that’s a 7.13 per cent drop from 2020. Kelowna, B.C. was second on the national list at 122.3 but that ... Read More »
2 responsesFort Whoop-Up marks Heritage Day
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 restrictions completely lifted, Fort Whoop-Up celebrated Heritage Day in its full glory on Monday. With admission by donation, fort staff welcomed visitors to the park on a sweltering Monday to enjoy the holiday. While the fort was open in 2020 on the holiday, social distancing regulations meant all activities had to ... Read More »
2 responsesAgriculture industry group calls for more provincial funding
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 2nd, 2022
An Alberta farm group says it is looking for more provincial funding, with the industry facing tighter budgets and losing out on advancements. Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter in Lethbridge, says the industry has been doing its best to leverage support locally but with growing supply-and-demand the need for secure, efficient funding is ... Read More »
1 responsePlane owners custodians of aviation history
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Darryl Wolter and Gordon Lowe attended the Lethbridge International Airshow over the weekend as co-owners of a 2005 Maule M7 235c and a restored 1943 Stearman PT-17 that they bought in 2018. “It was originally a trainer for the U.S. Army,” said Wolter, on the 1943 Stearman. “After the war it was surplused and sold ... Read More »
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