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Innovation key for Farming Smarter
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
Speaking on sustainable food production and the agriculture industry, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs hosted Ken Coles, executive director of Farming Smarter, at its weekly discussion panel Thursday held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Farming Smarter is a non-profit organization that instills a culture of innovation using agronomy research, extensions, and field ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man charged with attempted murder was unable to attend his first court appearance Friday because he is on suicide watch. Duty Counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow told the judge that Kien Thanh Lam could not attend court because he is unwell and “suicide active” at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. “He is ... Read More »
1 responseRecommended sentences rejected as accused pleads to multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 50-year-old Lethbridge man caught a break and received a short jail sentence after a judge disagreed with sentences recommended by the Crown prosecutor and the man’s lawyer. Crown Prosecutor Clayton Giles recommended Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that David Scott Walker receive a jail sentence of five and a half months on ... Read More »
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By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A request by the City of Lethbridge Communications and Engagement department manager for more funding will be addressed by city council during budget deliberations. The request was made by Tara Grindle to the Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council at its meeting Thursday. The SPC passed a motion recommending that city council ... Read More »
1 responseOpening a window on City salaries
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council serving as its Economic Standing Policy Committee will be creating the 2023-26 budget this fall with meetings scheduled this month and for five days in November. Eighteen city organizations and several boards and commissions have come before the SPC seeking funding from council. The cost of operating government is a topic ... Read More »
1 response‘Reconciliation Starts with You’ promotes tolerance among non-Indigenous
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
Friday was the 2nd annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day Canadians honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. It is also a day people wear orange shirts to represent Every Child Matters, started by Phyllis Webstad, a residential school survivor. Events are held all over Canada ... Read More »
1 responseCulinary event feeds Reconciliation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 1st, 2022
Local groups working in concert held a bison stew and fry bread tasting event for Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge. The culinary event was organized by the Family Centre in partnership with the Interfaith Food Bank, and All My Relations, and included dancing from Raegan First Rider, Ms. Blackfoot Canada Sr. Princess, along with singing and ... Read More »
1 responseStolen vehicle nets accused 90 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old Lethbridge man who received a jail sentence only last week for two criminal offences, was back in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday where he received yet another custodial sentence. Travis Robert Taylor pleaded guilty to a single charge of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and was sentenced to 90 days in ... Read More »
1 responseNew mural adds colour to old neighbourhood
By Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Family Ties Association has partnered with local artist, Brendan Browne, to paint a mural on the side of Urban Grocer while mentoring a student throughout the process. The floral mural will showcase the dedication and effort the two have put into the project located along the side ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder case adjourned after lawyer no-show
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a Toronto man charged with second-degree murder stemming from a shooting in Lethbridge more than two and a half years ago had to be adjourned after his lawyer failed to attend court – for the second time in a row. The matter for Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was in Lethbridge Court ... Read More »
1 responseLocal business owner facing multiple theft and fraud charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge mechanic shop owner accused of committing numerous fraud-related offences had his criminal charges briefly spoken to Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller represented the accused, Grant Ryan Stevenson of Stirling, but explained he is only acting as an agent for Stevenson until he is fully retained. Stevenson, who owns ... Read More »
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