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Mental health inspires local goldsmith’s new jewellery line

By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022

A local goldsmith has started her own jewellery line featuring pieces dedicated to mental health. Goldsmith McKenna Morrison launched a line of jewellery, McKenna Kay Designs, after goldsmithing for close to three years with Tompkins Jewellers. The McKenna Kay Designs ‘Emotions’ collection is handmade here in Lethbridge. “About six months ago, I had brought in ... Read More »

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Numerous charges withdrawn after death of accused

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old man who was killed earlier this month following an altercation with another man, was facing numerous charges before they were withdrawn this week in Lethbridge provincial court. Charges against Amber Bahadur Khadka of sexual assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, mischief, failing to attend for fingerprinting, and trespassing, were ... Read More »

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Taber agricultural fraud case finally headed to trial

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man will finally stand trial, some eight years after he was charged with defrauding three Taber agriculture businesses of nearly $1 million. The case against Scott James Piggott was in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench this week, where a week-long trial was scheduled to begin May 1, 2023. Piggott, 40, ... Read More »

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Man awaits sentencing for distributing intimate images without consent

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who distributed photos of his girlfriend on pornography sites will remain in custody while he waits to be sentenced later this year. Shamus Jacques Turcotte hoped to be released on bail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of breaching probation, failure to comply with release orders ... Read More »

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Bird feeders can be vector for avian disease

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Bird feeders are common in Lethbridge yards but residents who want to help their feathered friends need to take precautions to prevent spread of disease and to deter creatures such as mice and voles. Regularly cleaning feeders and bird baths are two ways people can keep birds healthy, says Anna Larney, facility programming ... Read More »

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Lethbridge Airport takes flight following renovations

By Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge officially celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated and improved Lethbridge Airport in the presence of stakeholders and government partners Wednesday.  Premier Jason Kenney said the grand opening was a big moment for southern Alberta and for the future of the region’s economy.  “It’s definitely ... Read More »

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Hurricanes survey looking for feedback from Enmax patrons

By Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

The Lethbridge Hurricanes have contracted out Collaborative Strategies Consulting to see if it’s feasible to take on more of a role with internal operations at the Enmax Centre. “The Lethbridge Hurricanes are exploring if this is the time that they take on a higher level of responsibility as the anchor tenant, recognizing that it would ... Read More »

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City hopes to curb ‘undesirable’ behaviours with Public Spaces Bylaw

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday unanimously gave second and third reading to an amended public spaces bylaw as recommended by the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee in April. The purpose of the bylaw is to clearly outline expected behaviour in public spaces. The bylaw lists undesirable behaviours in the city including littering, public urination, ... Read More »

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City council balks at Outreach Support Services Initiative evaluation

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday defeated by a 7-2 motion a request to spend up to $80,000 for a request for proposal (RFP) to evaluate the city’s Outreach Support Services Initiative funding system. Only Mayor Blaine Hyggen and deputy mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel voted in favour of the motion based on a recommendation made ... Read More »

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Driver involved in pedestrian fatality receives fine and suspension

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 67-year-old Lethbridge man who struck and killed an elderly woman with his vehicle as she crossed a city street, has been fined and prohibited from driving under the Traffic Safety Act. Godwin Paul Cohen, who pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving, was fined $2,000 Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court and suspended ... Read More »

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City council holding the line on property tax increase

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents will see an increase on their bills in 2022 after city council on Tuesday gave second and third readings to a bylaw that sets tax rates to be imposed upon property within the city. Bylaw 6358 also sets the tax rates required to raise requisitions for the Alberta School Foundation, Holy ... Read More »

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