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Shoe drive steps up for kids
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
While kids hate to hear it, school is right around the corner and that means back-to-school shopping has returned, but current prices can leave some families struggling to purchase everything they need. From books and backpacks to pens and pencils, school shopping lists can seem daunting and never ending. The final price tag could overwhelm ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Military Museum display examines impact of PTSD
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 22nd, 2023
Prior to the First World War, soldiers suffering from mental illnesses and nervous conditions as a result of war were believed to have weak minds or character. This evolution of conflict resulted in an understanding and treatment of what became known among soldiers as “shell shock.” We now recognize this to be post-traumatic stress disorder ... Read More »
1 responseWoman pleads not guilty to shooting charges
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2023
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year has pleaded not guilty to numerous criminal charges. Calgary lawyer John Oman entered the pleas Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court on behalf of the accused, Kristina Hatcher, and said his client has chosen to be tried by a judge ... Read More »
1 responseTax on gas? It could be worse for Albertans, says CTF
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 19th, 2023
For years, drivers across Canada have been feeling the sting at the gas pumps. With the ongoing rise in costs across the board, it seems there is little to celebrate. Albertans, however, may feel some joy to know that gas prices in the province are substantially lower than the rest of the country. The suspension ... Read More »
3 responsesInternational study examining water apportionment between St. Mary and Milk Rivers
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 19th, 2023
“For over a century, the United States and Canada have shared the waters of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers through agreements negotiated by both countries,” Carole Smith, Policy, Programs, and Communications for the International Joint Commission, said. “Over time, many things have changed.” Smith says that factors including changes to climate, the growing season, ... Read More »
1 responseRadio personality granted absolute discharge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge realtor and former Lethbridge radio personality who pleaded guilty in May to a single charge of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, has been granted an absolute discharge. Gillian Calista MacLeod was granted the discharge Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, which means even though she pleaded guilty to ... Read More »
1 responseMom who didn’t report baby’s abuse gets jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who didn’t report her husband’s abuse against their baby daughter, has been sentenced to a jail sentence of two years less a day. The mother, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the baby girl, was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Justice Gregory Maxwell accepted ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips calls on UCP to end renewable energy moratorium
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips is demanding that the UCP immediately lift the six-month moratorium on solar and wind project approvals. In a press conference at her constituency office on Friday, Phillips said Lethbridge East UCP MLA and Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf “should know better given the economic ... Read More »
7 responsesWhoop-Up Days ready to go!
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Whoop-Up Days kicking off this week, Lethbridge and District Exhibition is getting ready to welcome everyone not only to enjoy the fair, but also their brand new facility. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Friday and said they could not be more excited about this ... Read More »
1 responseCollege and university team up to host pancake breakfast
By ALethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
Pancake breakfasts are a staple of Whoop-Up Days and next week the city’s two institutions of higher learning are joining forces for a delicious new event. Lethbridge College and the University of Lethbridge will kick off the 2023-24 academic year with a free pancake breakfast for the community during the city’s Whoop-up Days celebration. The ... Read More »
2 responsesCalgary man to stand trial on drug charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 18th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border late last year is set to stand trial, but not for another eight months. Gurkirat Singh, who pleaded not guilty in June to charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, will stand trial April 22-26 in Lethbridge court ... Read More »
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