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Coming of age ceremony celebrates Japanese tradition at Nikka Yuko
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated the Seijin-no-hi (Coming of Age Day) this past weekend as an annual Japanese tradition to celebrate youth in the community who are entering adulthood. “Obviously this is not something that we usually do in Canadian Western culture,” said Rhys Winder, the Garden’s education and program manager. “But it’s something ... Read More »
1 responseSerious assault results in 15 month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man who seriously injured another man during an assault last year has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. Aaron Troy Mercredi was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Although sentenced to 15 months in jail, Mercredi was given credit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film screening explores modern culture of disconnectedness
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a virtual viewing of the film The Great Disconnect offered by Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge and Area (HCALA), those in attendance had an opportunity to meet the director for a panel discussion where many subjects were touched on. People from different parts of southern Alberta tuned in for the virtual event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shooting suspect has bail condition altered
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who was charged in relation to a shooting more than a year ago in Lethbridge has been allowed to change a condition of his bail that will enable him to visit his children in another city. Bira Jamal Ahmed was released from custody last August following a bail hearing in ... Read More »
1 responseReal estate market influences City property assessments
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents opening their city property assessments who see an unexpected increase aren’t alone. The City of Lethbridge mailed notices to all city residential and commercial property owners on Jan. 4. And residents may see a jump thanks to a hot real estate market last year. Larry Laverty, assessment and taxation ... Read More »
7 responsesDigital camera basics covered in upcoming photo club workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
With the holidays concluding and the new year in full swing there is a chance many people found a new electronic device tucked under the tree from Santa. Now comes the fun part, learning how to use it. For residents in Lethbridge who are now the proud owners of a new fancy digital camera, or ... Read More »
1 responseTrucker testifies he had no knowledge of drugs in trailer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with nearly 230 kilograms of methamphetamine after he arrived at the Coutts border in 2020, has no idea how the drugs got on his truck or where they came from, he testified Wednesday during his trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. Amarpreet Singh Sandhu said he was confused ... Read More »
3 responsesMP Thomas critical of Trudeau’s carbon footprint
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas did not mince words in a recent interview with commenting on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s own emissions footprint, as the carbon tax is set to increase threefold in the next five years. Previously, Thomas called the carbon tax, “punitive towards Canadians,” and suggested implementing a federal carbon tax as ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA 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 »
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