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Spearman weighs in on City finances
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
On Thursday the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from Lethbridge’s former mayor, Chris Spearman, giving audience members a unique look into the City of Lethbridge’s finances. Titled “What I Learned about City of Lethbridge Finances”, Spearman looked to enlighten and share his experiences working with the City and what he saw during his ... Read More »
2 responsesInterfaith Food Bank makes renewed call for donations
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is putting out an immediate call for perishable items as they work with increasing demand for services. After a busy holiday season, the Food Bank is seeing supplies dip to dangerously low levels, saying they are at the point where they are not able to keep up with ... Read More »
1 responsePrivatized healthcare not the solution, says MLA Phillips
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips held a press-conference on Friday to outline the Alberta NDP’s commitment to rebuilding healthcare, calling for an end to private out-of-pocket paid healthcare options and stressing a need to help get more Albertans the medical attention they require. “Since the UCP were elected, in 2019, Albertans have witnessed the results of ... Read More »
5 responsesAlberta Native Friendship Centres Association and AHS agree to continued collaboration
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 4th, 2023
Alberta Health Services recently signed a new three-year agreement to continue its long-standing, collaborative partnership with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA). “This partnership is part of our larger commitment to ensuring positive health outcomes and access to culturally safe health care for all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples,” Minister of Health Jason ... Read More »
1 responsePsychological assessment ordered for woman accused of mailing live animals
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail almost four years ago, has been ordered to have a psychological assessment. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean requested the assessment for his client, Jill Heather Marshall, during a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Dean told court his ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple property crimes net perpetrator 75 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta man who was set to stand trial on charges of break and enter, using an imitation firearm to commit an offence, and two counts of theft, instead pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and was sentenced to two ... Read More »
1 responseShoebox campaign another success for southern Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
Despite many challenges in 2022, Canadians were still gracious enough to pack shoeboxes for the Samaritan Purse Shoebox campaign. The total amount of shoeboxes came to 415,072, and were filled with toys, personal hygiene, school supplies and other items. Albertans packed 88,717 shoeboxes, which was an increase of 11 per cent from 2021’s total of ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighter Aid Ukraine shipping supplies to assist war effort
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Firefighter Aid Ukraine continues to collect donations to support those on the front lines with protective gear they need to do the job safely. Retired Lethbridge Fire/EMS employee Paul Wasylewich and his wife Cori, are looking after the south area while their son Grant Wasylewich is looking after the Red Deer area, collecting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents of abused child remain in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Parents charged with the abuse of a now eight-week-old baby girl have yet to have a bail hearing – despite several court appearances – and remain in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Last month Lethbridge Police charged a father and mother in connection with the assault and sexual ... Read More »
3 responsesBow On Tong destruction a devastating loss of city history
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge has lost one of its historical landmarks after a fire early Tuesday morning ravaged the Bow On Tong building downtown. On Wednesday what remained of the structure was demolished and the City issued a statement saying that in addition to the fire investigation, they have been working with the Province, representatives from Alberta Culture ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused caught in the act during restaurant break and enter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Little did John Leslie Twigg know that while he and another person were plundering a downtown restaurant, the owner was watching their every move. The two individuals broke into the Streetside Eatery at about 2 a.m. on March 22 of last year, and set off an alarm that alerted the alarm company, which ... Read More »
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