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Psychiatric assessment ordered for man accused in health centre killing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary. Charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault against Wesley Red Young Man were addressed for the first time Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal veterinarian looks to develop net zero clinic
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
Local veterinarian Jacob Adserballe has an exciting project in the works – a new net zero clinic. Adserballe has worked as a veterinarian in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek for most of his professional life and is now a veterinary business consultant based out of Pincher Creek. In citing his experience in the field he said, ... Read More »
1 responseBail granted man arrested after drug seizure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has been granted bail. Larry Healy Jr. was released from custody Thursday, following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, where he, along with a surety, promised to pay $1,000 if he ... Read More »
2 responsesCity teacher helps youth stay connected to culture
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adedeji Bowoade recalls the times when, as a small child, he and other children would sit in a circle under the Nigerian moonlight and listen to their elders tell the story of how the tortoise got its cracked back. The tale is an ancient one, and tells of a great famine in the ... Read More »
2 responsesNova Scotia duo performing at the Empress next month
By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
Nova Scotia-based duo Gunning & Cormier are bringing their sweet guitar skills and perfect harmonies to the Empress on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. for the fifth show in the Centre Stage Concert Series. The friends, collaborators and co-writers have co-created two folk/country/bluegrass albums and go back nearly 25 years when Dave Gunning had ... Read More »
1 responseEducation researcher seeks resiliency in the classroom
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is off for Reading Week but its halls aren’t empty. The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association started its convention Thursday with teachers meeting in person for two days of learning on how to expand their teaching prowess. With 152 speakers, and over 100 workshops happening, teachers will come together to ... Read More »
1 responseProfessor addresses ‘big picture’ of climate change at SACPA
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from University of Lethbridge Professor of Philosophy Ken Peacock on Thursday on the topic of climate change. Peacock, who works in the philosophy of science department, spoke to audience members about the Conference of the Parties (COP), the issues of climate change, and the goal towards solving ... Read More »
1 responseJudge issues warning sentencing man with ‘atrocious’ criminal record
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man with an “atrocious” criminal record that includes convictions for stealing motor vehicles, has been sent to jail for repeating the crimes. Logan Conrad Drake, 31, was driving a 2017 Mazda 6 stolen in Calgary when he was caught on video surveillance last year driving the vehicle into a Lethbridge parking ... Read More »
2 responsesYouth vaping a constant battle for teachers
By Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
Cal Braid – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The South Western Alberta Teacher’s Annual Convention began Thursday at the University of Lethbridge. A morning workshop presented by Alberta Health Services (AHS) focused on the issue of vaping, tobacco, and cannabis use by underage students. Educators are faced with the problem of managing the influx of ... Read More »
1 responseUCP choosing candidate to run in Lethbridge-West
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 23rd, 2023
With the 2023 Alberta general election looming on the horizon, political parties in the province are getting ready to put their best foot forward. The election scheduled to be held on May 29. In Lethbridge the UCP Lethbridge West Constituency Association announced its two candidates for the riding earlier this week, Torry Tanner and Rick ... Read More »
1 responseCity activities to help fill the reading week break
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com If you are a parent with school age children, or a post-secondary student looking for something to do during the remainder of reading week, there are plenty of activities to enjoy around Lethbridge. Today, The Crossings Branch Library will be offering Play Dough Palooza from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On Friday, The ... Read More »
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