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Community Safety SPC hears police commission report
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of city council recently heard from chair Dawna Coslovi on the 2022 Lethbridge Police Commission report. The Community Safety SPC consists of council members chair Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, vice-chair Mark Campbell, Acting Mayor Ryan Parker and Nick Paladino. The report was part of the consent agenda passed by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City youth recognized as environmental innovators
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two Lethbridge youth were recently recognized by Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault as Canada’s newest environmental innovators after participating and winning in a youth challenge.  Lethbridge residents Gabrielle Kirk and Michael Lavorato recently participated in the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) Youth Challenge and were awarded $15,000 for their water-wise solution ... Read More »
1 responseMan gets jail time for stealing truck, shopbreaking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Ontario man who has a criminal record relating to offences he committed in that province, is racking a number of criminal convictions in Alberta, as well. Travis Robert Taylor was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to six months in jail after pleading guilty to charges of theft of a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days adds wrestling to the fun
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2023
Whoop-Up Days will have a new addition as far as entertainment goes this year. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition recently announced that southern Alberta’s Pure Power Wrestling will be coming to Whoop-Up Days for the first time on Aug. 25 to host PPW Hot Summer Night. “We are incredibly excited,” said Sydney Steele, a former ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Airshow performers begin arriving to share the thrill of flight
By Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Lethbridge International Airshow fast approaching, aerial performers have already begun to arrive at the airport so they have enough time to put their aircraft together and practice before the big show. Always a crowd favourite, 79-year-old Manfred Radius will be showcasing his glider’s aerobatic abilities one last time ... Read More »
2 responsesMan pleads guilty to assault, resisting peace officer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who punched a woman and shot her with a BB gun, didn’t fare so well in a subsequent altercation with a police dog a few weeks later. Kalan Michael Malmgren was with a group of people Aug. 9 of last year when he approached a woman in the 1100 block ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recruiters seeking interest in Canadian Army Reserve
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the Canadian Army Reserve visited Lethbridge earlier this month in hopes of recruiting residents who wish to become a member of the army while also living civilian lives. Commander of the 41 Canadian Brigade Group, Colonel Christopher Hunt spoke to the Herald about their recruiting efforts, what reservists are and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council looks to attract film and TV production to city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is taking steps to attract more film and television production to the community. Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a request to help the community attract more film and television production. Carly Kleisinger, Director of Community Services, made a presentation to council about exploring the city’s involvement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council defeats motion to explore fencing around Galt Gardens
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has closed the gate on a proposal to look into the feasibility of installing a wrought iron fence around Galt Gardens. Council on Tuesday by a 5-4 vote rejected an official business motion presented by mayor Blaine Hyggen and co-sponsored by Deputy Mayor John Middleton-Hope, which called upon administration to examine ... Read More »
1 responseGymnastics coach charged with sex assaults hires new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three months after firing his lawyer, a gymnastics coach charged a year ago with sexually assaulting several young girls has retained new counsel. The accused, Jamie Ellacott, has hired Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee to defend him on several sex-related charges. Ellacott fired his first lawyer last April, and during a hearing at that ... Read More »
2 responsesPilot project to strengthen ties between Friendship Centres and schools
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2023
In an effort to advance reconciliation, Alberta Education has announced the launch of a pilot project that will connect Alberta schools with local Indigenous partners, through The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA). The new Bridging Classrooms to Communities project will provide $10.5 million over three years and encourage the development of Indigenous-centred programs, events, ... Read More »
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