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Indigenous veterans still struggle for proper recognition
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 10th, 2022
When it comes to remembrance it is important to take the time and recognition for all veterans that have served in Canada’s military. Indigenous people have been a part of Canada’s military efforts since the War of 1812, and numbering in the thousands during WWI and II, and the Korean War. But when it came ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Demand increasing for food banks as holiday season approaches
By Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Curling Club has donated over $10,000 to the Lethbridge Food Bank and the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge through fundraising from the 2022 Tim Horton’s Brier back in March. Raising money through the 50/50 competition the curling club wanted to give back to the ... Read More »
1 responseImpaired driver receives nearly $2,000 in fines
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Crashing into a vehicle and running over a light pole while impaired by alcohol has earned a 49-year-old man fines totalling nearly $2,000. Christian Musagara Mvunabandi pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving and was fined $1,950, including a $450 victim surcharge. Police responded to a collision ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crews battle fire and cold to extinguish blaze
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house fire on the 1200 block of 4 Avenue North Tuesday morning. Crews worked in -17 weather conditions fighting fire and frost at the house located adjacent to 13 Street North near Solomon’s Porch. “Crews arrived this morning to find a working fire in a two-story residence,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City funding mediation for tourism group conflict
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted by a 6-3 motion to approve as much as $10,000 from council contingencies to be spent on mediation services for two local tourism organizations. Councillors Jeff Carlson, John Middleton-Hope and Rajko Dodic voted against providing the money for a professional to mediate the differences between Tourism Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesNew charge for man awaiting sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been waiting several months to be sentenced for sexually assaulting three women, is facing a new charge of sexual assault.The charge against Sohil Bindra was briefly spoken to Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Bindra appeared by CCTV from the Edmonton Remand Centre.Bindra’s lawyer, Alain Hepner, told court ... Read More »
1 responseE-scooters and bikes having positive impact on city’s bottom line
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
Neuron Mobility has released new research that shows the economic benefits of having e-scooters in cities in Canada. The research shows that during trips made on e-mobility scooters and bikes Neuron riders spent $3.2 million a year in Lethbridge, with each rental scooter contributing $6,300 to the economy and riders spending an average of around ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Long-time OHS employee and volunteer honoured
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local resident who has dedicated 45 years to public service and performed countless hours of volunteer work has recently received Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for her contributions to Alberta. Donna Jorgensen, who has worked as an administrative assistance to an Occupational Health and Safety officer for the Government of Alberta ... Read More »
1 responseLocal promoter Ron Sakamoto honoured with dedication wall
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 9th, 2022
When it comes to promoting and securing a rockin’ concert for Lethbridge at the Enmax Centre there is one name you should know, and that’s Ron Sakamoto. Founder of the Sakamoto Agency, Sakamoto has become a staple advocate for bringing the best and brightest to this city for all to enjoy. Inducted into the Canadian ... Read More »
1 responsePerpetrator in fake gun incident lucky to escape unscathed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who faced police in an armed standoff with only a toy machine gun is lucky he didn’t get shot. At about 10 a.m. on Dec. 29 of last year Tyler Darcy McNabb, 28, was seen pulling the machine gun from under his jacket and waving it around while hiding behind ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City switches back to rear cart pickup for some residences
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday approved by a 7-2 vote a motion to move more than 1,700 city residents to back lane cart pickup. Councillors Jeff Carlson and Belinda Crowson voted against the motion. The recommendation was made to council by its Economic Standing Policy Committee on Oct. 19 that the City implement ... Read More »
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