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Pair honoured for work preserving history
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two southern Albertans on Saturday were recognized by the Historical Society of Alberta for their contributions to provincial history. Carlton Stewart of Lethbridge and Frank McTighe of Fort Macleod were given Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association. The medals were presented by Lethbridge Historical Society president Belinda ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bylaw amendments would allow LHA to expand services at two facilities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two public hearings this afternoon at City Hall will address proposed land use bylaw amendments regarding the Castle Apartments and Halmrast Manor. The hearings will start at 3 p.m. in council chambers. The amendment for 215 and 221 2 Ave. S. is to allow Lethbridge Housing Authority to expand on services offered at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community organizations awarded over $300,000 in grant funding
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 13th, 2022
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta recently announced the recipients of grants awarded from the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life. The grants will support thirty-three projects from organizations throughout southwestern Alberta with $307,790 in funding. The Community Priorities Granting Program (CPGP), an extension of the Community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in Coalhurst impaired driving death fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-week judge and jury trial set to begin early in 2023 for a southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago, may have to be cancelled. Wesley Brian Phillips is set to stand trial Jan. 30-Feb. 17 on charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New centenarian celebrates milestone with family
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge resident is having a hard time finding the words to express what it feels like to live to be a 100 years old, after reaching the big milestone Monday surrounded by friends and family. Heritage Lodge resident and newly-minted centenarian, Trudy Kazokas, seemed surprised by her own longevity. “You just carry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teddy Toss spreading community cheer
By Lethbridge Herald on December 12th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Hurricanes players Jett Jones, Cole Shepard and Bryan Thomson dropped by the Audiology and Children’s Allied Health Services unit at the Melcor Centre on Monday to drop teddy bears off to children and spread a little holiday cheer. “Specifically a youth while they’re going through a difficult time, hospitalization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New YMCA programs target well-being in youth and young adults
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
The local YMCA has expanded their services to include two new programs intended to help struggling youth and young adults. The programs are YMind, a class for ages 13-30 that deals with stress and anxiety, and the Alternative Suspension Program (ASP), aimed at youth who are having trouble in school. Both programs are underway now, ... Read More »
2 responsesAutopsy report in Tailfeathers homicide delivered to defence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After waiting months to receive an autopsy report relating to the death of a Fort Macleod man in 2021, lawyers for five accused finally have the information and are now waiting to schedule a preliminary hearing. The matter for Miranda Mae Turuk, Richard William Lavell, Randy Lee Giroux, Michelle Lee Toth and Edward ... Read More »
1 responseImpaired motorcycle collision results in conditional sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who drunkenly crashed into a pickup truck with his motorcycle with enough force to knock the truck onto its side, has received a custodial sentence, but one he will be allowed to serve in the community. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Roy Garnet Scarrow was handed a ... Read More »
1 responseAvalanche Canada connecting backcountry users with better information on conditions
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 10th, 2022
Avalanche Canada has released an updated avalanche condition information system to release up to date and current conditions to help travellers plan their back country outings. The new system includes smaller regions that can more accurately portray critical information. It also groups regions with similar conditions together to help travellers assess the information faster. The ... Read More »
1 responseWarrant issued for accused in Fort Macleod break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for one of two people charged in relation to a break-in at a Fort Macleod business last month. At about 9:21 p.m. Nov. 21 Fort Macleod RCMP received a complaint of a break-in to a local business. Fort Macleod RCMP, along with Coaldale traffic services and the ... Read More »
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