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MP 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 »
3 responsesDigital camera basics covered in upcoming photo club workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
With the holidays concluding and the new year in full swing there is a chance many people found a new electronic device tucked under the tree from Santa. Now comes the fun part, learning how to use it. For residents in Lethbridge who are now the proud owners of a new fancy digital camera, or ... Read More »
1 responsePreliminary hearing cancelled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The preliminary hearing for a Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge has been cancelled. The one-day hearing for Ziyaad Noor was to begin Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after Calgary lawyer James Hawkins said he had received new disclosure from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
2 responsesCounty seeks feedback on animals in hamlets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
Lethbridge County Council is looking for feedback from the public on whether to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries. Current Animal Control bylaws in the County do not permit any livestock or fowl in hamlet areas, which include Fairview, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy, Diamond City, Chin, Iron Springs, and Turin. Council is hoping to hear from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New technology helping save lives in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has implemented new protocols that are saving the lives of cardiac patients. A cardiac monitoring system called CaseReview that was purchased along with new cardiac monitors in 2020 has increased the number of cardiac patients resuscitated by LFES crews arriving at the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseRoadmap project offers practical pathway to economic reconciliation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A new project through the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) will help build a practical framework to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation across Canada. The Roadmap project offers realistic and meaningful options supporting First Nation governments in moving past the colonial system. Supporting the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous-led initiatives ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in recent homicide still without legal representation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death late last month hadn’t yet hired a lawyer by the time he made his second appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. The accused, David Albert Dragland, was represented by a Lethbridge lawyer during Tuesday’s brief hearing, but the lawyer appeared only as ... Read More »
2 responsesNew trial dates to be set for accused in homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After cancelling a manslaughter trial set for later this month, the lawyer for a man accused of killing another man nearly two years ago is taking steps to schedule a new trial. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was set to stand trial for a week beginning Jan. 23, but it was cancelled in November after ... Read More »
2 responsesIndigenous-led Patient Navigation service re-launched
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A service being re-launched in southern Alberta will work to help identify and remove obstacles towards accessing healthcare for Indigenous peoples. The Four Winds South Zone Project is supporting navigation and coordination of access to Alberta Health Services through the Indigenous Patient Navigators. The service was put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs, ... Read More »
3 responsesTrial dates cancelled for 2021 cannabis robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to begin later this week for a man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store will not proceed as scheduled. Hank Lee Tremblay, 39, was expected to begin his five-day trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled Monday after Tremblay’s lawyer said he hasn’t had enough time ... Read More »
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