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Disciplinary sentencing recommends dismissal for ‘MemeGate’ officer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing for a Lethbridge Police Service officer involved in a 2018 incident where a group chat was created for the creation and distribution of memes deemed to be offensive – which became known at the time as “MemeGate” – was determined on Monday. During a disciplinary hearing for LPS Sgt. Jason Moulton, and ... Read More »
2 responsesAssault on senior results in six month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a 65-year-old man in a fast-food restaurant has earned Steven Edward Kowalchuk a stint at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Kowalchuk, 28, was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign commences at city hall
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
With jingle bells signalling the start of the holiday season, the Christmas Hope Campaign has begun in Lethbridge. Marking the 16th consecutive year of the campaign on Monday at City Hall, six agencies: the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders, Volunteer Lethbridge, and the Salvation Army, ... Read More »
1 responseLPS cleared in ASIRT report regarding 2019 incident
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed an investigation into an incident that took place in May 2019 and has released the executive director’s full report. ASIRT was directed to investigate the admission of a man to hospital after an interaction with Lethbridge Police Service officers. The report states that ASIRT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Métis Week being celebrated across the province
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
The Métis Flag was raised outside of City Hall Monday to kick off Métis Week in Alberta. To commemorate the occasion, the City promoted the Michif language with the Métis greeting of hello, Tan’si, celebrating the language and culture of the Métis identity. “The importance of celebrating Métis week is to keep alive the memory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget deliberations weighing tough decisions
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy committee, began Monday the lengthy process of deliberating the budget that will be in place for the next four years. The draft budget calls for an annual increase of 3.77 per cent annually over the next four years. City treasurer Darell ... Read More »
3 responsesDyer explores an evolution in the view of war
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
Lethbridge Public Library presented a night with Gwynne Dyer at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night. Dyer, historian and independent journalist, spoke to audiences about war, with an examination of current global struggles in Ukraine with the Russian invasion. Considering how war has evolved in our current society, and viewed over the passage of time ... Read More »
1 responseNon-traditional road to Edmonton in Smith’s ascension, SACPA told
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Trevor Harrison, University of Lethbridge professor of sociology, back for his thirteenth speaking engagement at its event on Thursday. Harrison spoke about Alberta’s current premier, Danielle Smith, and how her career took her to where she is now. “Just who is Danielle Smith? Giving a short bio ... Read More »
1 responseLocal author pens new young-adult novel
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
Local author Rita Peterson has published her second book Bailey Brown and the Shadow People, a young-adult novel. The book follows heroine Bailey Brown as she walks the middle-schooler lifestyle with a twist of mystery when she is haunted by a spectral visitor one night hoping Brown will help uncover the circumstances of her untimely ... Read More »
1 responseCeremony remembers the sacrifices made for freedom
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
On November 11 hundreds attended the Remembrance Day ceremony held at Exhibition Park, paying respect to those that have served our country in war. Events began with Parade Marshall Richard Drought, Sergeant at Arms, leading the colours in. Paul Brundige, General Stewart Branch President, spoke during the ceremony with Major Donald Bladen, with the Salvation ... Read More »
1 responseNaturalist Brian Keating at the Galt this week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
The Friends Society of the Galt Museum and Archives is hosting an evening with Brian Keating on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Renowned adventurer, pilot, naturalist, mountaineer, and children’s author are just a few of the things Keating is known for. His talk will focus on two topics, one about explorer Ernest Shackleton, his experiences ... Read More »
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