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Sock Mountain rises to add warmth to community
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Sock it to ‘Em campaign has come to an end, yielding over 5000 pairs of socks donated and more to be purchased which will be distributed among those most in need. Campaign trailblazer Gail Petrie said the total count for the 22-year annual campaign has reached 123,000 pairs of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Threats, assault net man three months in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who threatened to stab members of his family in 2019 and violently attacked a woman who was camping southeast of Pincher Creek in 2020, has been sent to jail for three months. Brandon Edward Knife was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court where he pleaded guilty to charges of assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Extension ordered for psychiatric assessment in attempted murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to kill a woman during a domestic dispute in September will remain in custody for at least two more months while he completes an assessment at the Southern Alberta Psychiatric Centre in Calgary. The matter for Kien Thanh Lam was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City commits funding to affordable housing project
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously voted to allocate $1.5 million from the Affordable and Social Housing Capital Grant to the Aboriginal Housing Society for construction of the Legacy Ridge Housing Project. The funding is subject to the execution of a third party contribution agreement in a form satisfactory to the city manager. ... Read More »
2 responsesDon’t let the Grinch steal Christmas: LPS warn of holiday scams
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police are raising awareness on holiday scams and asking residents to take steps to protect themselves and prevent scammers from stealing Christmas. On Wednesday, LPS Sergeant Kevin Talbot from the Economic Crimes Unit said fraudsters are working to take advantage of the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nord Bridge invites community to walk in a Winter Wonderland
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre will be hosting their third annual Winter Wonderland Walk-Through event on Friday with over 30 decorated Christmas trees for the Lethbridge community to enjoy. The event will be open to the general public from 1:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m. and they will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items as ... Read More »
1 responseOutdoor rink open to public at Festival Square
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The moment many have been waiting for is finally here, the Festival Square ice rink is officially open for residents to enjoy for as long as the weather allows it. On Wednesday, Lethbridge Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) executive director Sarah Amies said they conceived the idea of setting up a temporary ice ... Read More »
1 responseTrio of new exhibits grace the SAAG
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 15th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is welcoming guests to check out its three new exhibits currently on display until Feb. 11. The Faceless Familiar presents a collection of artists tapping into the broader feelings of unrest in the hidden portions of the psyche, using mediums of collage, animation, ceramics, painting, drawing, and sculpture. Tangled, by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public hearings postponed following marathon council meeting
By Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two public hearings into land use amendments requested by the Lethbridge Housing Authority will continue on Jan. 24 in council chambers at City Hall. The bylaw amendments regarding the Castle Apartments and Halmrast Manor seek to change classification of the properties from Downtown Commercial to Direct Control. The purpose is ... Read More »
2 responsesFamily pulls together in wake of terminal cancer diagnosis
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge resident who has raised money for various causes is organizing a fundraiser for five children dealing with their mother’s terminal cancer diagnosis, to provide them with a special Christmas this year. Lethbridge resident Maggie Hall is collecting donations of all kinds for 36-year-old Nobleford resident Amanda Strange’s family. Strange was diagnosed ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in attempted murder scheduled for appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to kill a woman during a domestic dispute in September is scheduled to return to court today to address the pending completion of a recently ordered psychiatric assessment. The matter for Kien Thanh Lam was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, where defence said the accused was ... Read More »
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