January 11th, 2025

Local News

Man charged in major drug bust seeks release

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, is working on a plan for his release from custody. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus said Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he is waiting to receive more disclosure from the Crown’s office, which will help his client, Patrick Rodney, gain ... Read More »

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Stirling’s net zero journey has been electrifying

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023

On Thursday, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs invited speaker Trevor Lewington, mayor of Stirling, to discuss net zero and the village’s journey to achieving this goal. With fibre optic broadband internet service connecting more than 90 per cent of households, and a solar array on public buildings offsetting municipal power consumption needs, Stirling ... Read More »

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Coalhurst Elementary School celebrates Family Literacy Day

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 27th, 2023

Coalhurst Elementary School saw literary characters leap to life from the pages of their favourite books during its celebration of Family Literacy Day. Students and staff dressed up as their favourite characters Thursday, coming together to celebrate the anniversary of its reading program along with Family Literacy Day. Coalhurst’s Partnership Association for Literacy (PAL) has ... Read More »

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Retired LPS officer takes over The Watch

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A retired constable with the Lethbridge Police Service has acquired a new role as a civilian taking over as the new manager of The Watch program. Shane Kisinger said he was able to enjoy two full days of retirement from the force, before tackling his new role, this time as a civilian. “The ... Read More »

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Anniversary convoy claim no intention to block border

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com An anniversary convoy to Coutts and fundraiser event is scheduled to take place tomorrow departing from Lethbridge at 9:30 a.m. in support of the four men who remain in custody accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border last year. Convoy organizer Chelle Landry said the event ... Read More »

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U of L invests in spaces to improve mental health

By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has introduced an initiative to improve the mental health of those on campus, by creating REC rooms in different areas accessible to everyone.  R.E.C. is an acronym for Refresh, Energize, Connect. And the idea behind those rooms is to give students an opportunity to socialize while ... Read More »

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BoC interest rate hikes severely impact heavy borrowers

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Another interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada could mean more trouble for Canadians struggling under a growing debt load. The Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent – a quarter of a percentage point – and one analyst says that could be more bad ... Read More »

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Hurricanes help put bullying on ice for local students

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023

The Lethbridge Hurricanes took a break from fighting for the puck Wednesday afternoon to head down to Our Lady of the Assumption School to talk to students about bullying. Part of TelusWise’s #EndBullying campaign, members from the team went to schools in Lethbridge to speak about bullying and cyber-bullying while hoping to create awareness and ... Read More »

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SCS closure created safety concerns for drug users, study concludes

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023

A new research study is showing the impacts of closures on safe consumption sites and how it creates a safety concern for people who use drugs. Researchers from Athabasca University, University of Alberta, and the University of Winnipeg, interviewed 50 people who use drugs about the impacts of the closure of Lethbridge’s supervised consumption site, ... Read More »

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Physical activity can help with ‘winter blues’

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2023

During the winter season we experience shorter days and colder snowy weather that can have negative impacts on our mental health. New data from ParticipACTION, a non-profit helping Canadians make physical activity a part of their lives, says Albertans report the highest levels of winter blues across Canada. Hoping to shed some light, and increase ... Read More »

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Inmate receives five months for assaulting jail guards

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge man serving a two-year prison term for robbery and other criminal offences will serve even more time in custody after being found guilty of assaulting two jail guards. Tresor Nkuba, who received a penitentiary term last summer and was sent to the Edmonton Institution, a maximum security prison, was sentenced ... Read More »

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