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Salvation Army back serving the public at new location

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It was the forerunner of the social service agencies that exist today and the Salvation Army is back in business with its thrift store in Lethbridge. Situated for many years on 3 Avenue South where the old casino was located, the Salvation Army store closed six months after COVID-19 hit. With the organization ... Read More »

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Ag disaster still in place for M.D. of Willow Creek

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After declaring an Agricultural Disaster earlier this month due to drought in the Municipal District of Willow Creek, Chief administrative officer Derrick Krizsan said that even though the recent rains added some needed moisture, the declaration remains in place. “There’s been no new information pertaining to council’s thoughts on the current status. I ... Read More »

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‘School’s out for summer!’

By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, “school’s out for summer.” With that comes ‘’no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers, dirty looks.” At least for a couple of months. Tuesday marked the last day of school for students in both the Lethbridge School Division and Holy Spirit ... Read More »

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Matter for woman accused of stealing from U of L adjourned

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Scheduling a trial for a Lethbridge woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge has been adjourned again to allow time for the appointment of a case management judge. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed, who represents ... Read More »

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Police issue 44 tickets in traffic enforcement initiative

By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

Lethbridge Police issued 44 tickets for various infractions and took two impaired drivers off the road during a weekend traffic enforcement initiative. The goal of the enforcement plan, says the police service, “is to provide safer roads for all users, allow residents more peace and quiet, and alleviate demands on patrol members. “Public complaints about ... Read More »

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New CultureLINK bus service hits the road

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new free transit service that’s been three years in planning has launched that will provide increased access to cultural facilities in the city. CultureLINK, a new city transit service that will run among all the city’s cultural attractions, including Fort Whoop-Up and Helen Schuler Coulee Centre, opened for service on Monday. The ... Read More »

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Treadwell recognized as Voice of Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He’s been the voice of the ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat festival for 18 of its 20 years and on the weekend, Brian Treadwell was honoured for his long-time service. Organizers presented Treadwell with a painting of the first dragon head of the boats that were used at the festival, a work ... Read More »

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Rose ceremony honours battle against cancer

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After having scaled back Rose Petal ceremonies for the last couple of years, the Abreast Of ‘Bridge Dragon Boat team held their ceremony surrounded by many on Saturday. The ceremony during the Dragon Boat Festival honours survivors and those who have lost their battle with cancer. “It’s great to be back on full ... Read More »

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Community yard sale aims to change perception of city’s northside

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents of the 1800 block of 6 Ave North offered others in the community a chance to take a stroll through the neighbourhood while taking part of a block-wide yard sale. Block yard sale organizer Judy Sakal Meier said all 23 households agreed to the event, some took part of it while ... Read More »

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Missing man found safe in Porcupine Hills

By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

A man reported missing from the Crowsnest Pass was found early Saturday night in the Porcupine Hills wilderness area west of Claresholm. Claresholm RCMP said about 7 p.m. Saturday they got a report from an outdoorsman that he and his 11-year-old son had come across an elderly man deep in the wilderness area. The man ... Read More »

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Contested sentencing hearing for city man

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, will face a contested sentencing hearing when he returns to court next month. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Monday, but his matter was simply adjourned ... Read More »

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