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Shooting suspect has bail condition altered
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who was charged in relation to a shooting more than a year ago in Lethbridge has been allowed to change a condition of his bail that will enable him to visit his children in another city. Bira Jamal Ahmed was released from custody last August following a bail hearing in ... Read More »
1 responseComing of age ceremony celebrates Japanese tradition at Nikka Yuko
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated the Seijin-no-hi (Coming of Age Day) this past weekend as an annual Japanese tradition to celebrate youth in the community who are entering adulthood. “Obviously this is not something that we usually do in Canadian Western culture,” said Rhys Winder, the Garden’s education and program manager. “But it’s something ... Read More »
1 responseMaterial costs impact City pickleball court project
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City may be in a bit of a pickle over plans to build new pickleball courts at Legacy Park. A report to be presented Wednesday to the Economic Standing Policy Committee of city council says material prices have increased substantially since the project was approved. The SPC will be asked to recommend ... Read More »
1 responseSerious assault results in 15 month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man who seriously injured another man during an assault last year has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. Aaron Troy Mercredi was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Although sentenced to 15 months in jail, Mercredi was given credit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Revitalized Galt Museum redefined programming during pandemic
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 13th, 2023
It has been the year of re-opening and perseverance in 2022 after two years of restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses and organizations were able to open their doors to the public again. The Galt Museum and Archives was one of those places able to re-open the doors and welcome the public back into ... Read More »
1 responseFilm screening explores modern culture of disconnectedness
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a virtual viewing of the film The Great Disconnect offered by Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge and Area (HCALA), those in attendance had an opportunity to meet the director for a panel discussion where many subjects were touched on. People from different parts of southern Alberta tuned in for the virtual event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate market influences City property assessments
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents opening their city property assessments who see an unexpected increase aren’t alone. The City of Lethbridge mailed notices to all city residential and commercial property owners on Jan. 4. And residents may see a jump thanks to a hot real estate market last year. Larry Laverty, assessment and taxation ... Read More »
7 responsesKnowlton elected new Piikani Chief
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The Piikani Nation General Election concluded on Jan. 9 and the results are in, with Troy “Bossman” Knowlton elected as the new Chief. Winning with 450 votes, Knowlton beat out runner up Adam North Peigan by 264 votes. Following the win Knowlton is ready to serve the community, hoping his experience and time served on ... Read More »
2 responsesYMCA program boost focuses on youth stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is the beneficiary of $175,000 in federal funding to run a program for youth dealing with stress and anxiety. The money is part of a $6.9 million initiative of the Public Health Agency of Canada aimed at promoting increased access to youth mental wellness supports through two YMCA programs ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas critical of Trudeau’s carbon footprint
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas did not mince words in a recent interview with commenting on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s own emissions footprint, as the carbon tax is set to increase threefold in the next five years. Previously, Thomas called the carbon tax, “punitive towards Canadians,” and suggested implementing a federal carbon tax as ... Read More »
1 responsePiikani Nation elects new council
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The results are in. Following the Jan. 9 Piikani Nation General Election, there is a new Chief and council ready to serve. Troy “Bossman” Knowlton has been elected as the new Chief, along with a council of eight members elected. Election results were posted to the Piikani Nation news website around noon on Jan. 11, ... Read More »
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