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Piikani Nation elects new council
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The results are in. Following the Jan. 9 Piikani Nation General Election, there is a new Chief and council ready to serve. Troy “Bossman” Knowlton has been elected as the new Chief, along with a council of eight members elected. Election results were posted to the Piikani Nation news website around noon on Jan. 11, ... Read More »
3 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 responseCounty seeks feedback on animals in hamlets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
Lethbridge County Council is looking for feedback from the public on whether to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries. Current Animal Control bylaws in the County do not permit any livestock or fowl in hamlet areas, which include Fairview, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy, Diamond City, Chin, Iron Springs, and Turin. Council is hoping to hear from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New technology helping save lives in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has implemented new protocols that are saving the lives of cardiac patients. A cardiac monitoring system called CaseReview that was purchased along with new cardiac monitors in 2020 has increased the number of cardiac patients resuscitated by LFES crews arriving at the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseNew trial dates to be set for accused in homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After cancelling a manslaughter trial set for later this month, the lawyer for a man accused of killing another man nearly two years ago is taking steps to schedule a new trial. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was set to stand trial for a week beginning Jan. 23, but it was cancelled in November after ... Read More »
2 responsesRoadmap project offers practical pathway to economic reconciliation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A new project through the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) will help build a practical framework to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation across Canada. The Roadmap project offers realistic and meaningful options supporting First Nation governments in moving past the colonial system. Supporting the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous-led initiatives ... Read More »
1 response‘No meaningful consultation’: Local Métis president speaks out about constitution
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Last month, President Audrey Poitras of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) celebrated the results of their “Vote Yes” campaign for their new constitution. In the new constitution there are a lot of promises made for better funding for local communities, more programs for community involvement, more consulting opportunities for local leaders and community members ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta sees highest insolvencies since March 2020
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Alberta saw its highest number of insolvencies this November 2022, exceeding its previous highest month back in March 2020, according to numbers released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. With 1,402 insolvencies filed in that month, Alberta is seeing the highest volume of filings, up 8.5 per cent when compared to Nov. 2021. ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous-led Patient Navigation service re-launched
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A service being re-launched in southern Alberta will work to help identify and remove obstacles towards accessing healthcare for Indigenous peoples. The Four Winds South Zone Project is supporting navigation and coordination of access to Alberta Health Services through the Indigenous Patient Navigators. The service was put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs, ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused in recent homicide still without legal representation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death late last month hadn’t yet hired a lawyer by the time he made his second appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. The accused, David Albert Dragland, was represented by a Lethbridge lawyer during Tuesday’s brief hearing, but the lawyer appeared only as ... Read More »
2 responsesNeighbour dispute turns into alley melee
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who got into a fight with his neighbour then refused to co-operate with police, has been placed on probation for a year. Jeffrey Richard Patterson, who pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, was also fined $500, and prohibited from having any contact with his ... Read More »
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