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‘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 responsesNew 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 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 responsesTrial dates cancelled for 2021 cannabis robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to begin later this week for a man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store will not proceed as scheduled. Hank Lee Tremblay, 39, was expected to begin his five-day trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled Monday after Tremblay’s lawyer said he hasn’t had enough time ... Read More »
1 responseRoadmap 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 responseNeighbour 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 »
1 responseLocal Métis planning party and potluck Saturday
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Lethbridge’s Métis are coming together this weekend to share fellowship with the wider community at their annual New Year’s Party and Potluck. For Saturday from 3 – 7pm at Westminster Community Centre, Lethbridge and Area Métis are organizing the party and potluck. Turkey and ham will be provided, but they request guests bring a side, ... Read More »
1 responseTrial cancelled for Coalhurst intersection fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-week judge and jury trial set to begin this month for a southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago, has been cancelled. Wesley Brian Phillips was set to stand trial Jan. 30-Feb. 17 on charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, failure ... Read More »
2 responsesStrain on EMS response in Lethbridge evident, says union
By Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The International Association of Fire Fighters Lethbridge Local 237, which represents firefighters and paramedics in Lethbridge, recently voiced their concerns about ambulance availability and EMS response times across the city on social media. In a recent Tweet, the union said that over the last few days they have seen ... Read More »
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