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Psychological assessment ordered for woman accused of mailing live animals
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to send a puppy and kitten through the mail almost four years ago, has been ordered to have a psychological assessment. Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean requested the assessment for his client, Jill Heather Marshall, during a hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court. Dean told court his ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple property crimes net perpetrator 75 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta man who was set to stand trial on charges of break and enter, using an imitation firearm to commit an offence, and two counts of theft, instead pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000 and was sentenced to two ... Read More »
1 responseShoebox campaign another success for southern Alberta
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
Despite many challenges in 2022, Canadians were still gracious enough to pack shoeboxes for the Samaritan Purse Shoebox campaign. The total amount of shoeboxes came to 415,072, and were filled with toys, personal hygiene, school supplies and other items. Albertans packed 88,717 shoeboxes, which was an increase of 11 per cent from 2021’s total of ... Read More »
1 responseFirefighter Aid Ukraine shipping supplies to assist war effort
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Firefighter Aid Ukraine continues to collect donations to support those on the front lines with protective gear they need to do the job safely. Retired Lethbridge Fire/EMS employee Paul Wasylewich and his wife Cori, are looking after the south area while their son Grant Wasylewich is looking after the Red Deer area, collecting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents of abused child remain in custody
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Parents charged with the abuse of a now eight-week-old baby girl have yet to have a bail hearing – despite several court appearances – and remain in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Last month Lethbridge Police charged a father and mother in connection with the assault and sexual ... Read More »
3 responsesBow On Tong destruction a devastating loss of city history
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge has lost one of its historical landmarks after a fire early Tuesday morning ravaged the Bow On Tong building downtown. On Wednesday what remained of the structure was demolished and the City issued a statement saying that in addition to the fire investigation, they have been working with the Province, representatives from Alberta Culture ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused caught in the act during restaurant break and enter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Little did John Leslie Twigg know that while he and another person were plundering a downtown restaurant, the owner was watching their every move. The two individuals broke into the Streetside Eatery at about 2 a.m. on March 22 of last year, and set off an alarm that alerted the alarm company, which ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in record drug bust may see bail hearing next week
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, could seek his release from custody when he returns to court in a week. Patrick Rodney was tentatively scheduled for a bail hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but his lawyer, Brad Kraus of Calgary, requested an adjournment to ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing an additional charge of manslaughter in Tia Blood case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old man facing an additional charge of manslaughter in relation to the discovery of a woman’s body late last year, appeared in court for the first time since police laid the new charge only a few days ago. Hunter Alexander Frank, who remains in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, attended court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chess4Life helps youth get back in the game
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
Chess is a game of skill, with opponents facing down each other’s armies in a batte of wit and forethought. But for a group at the University of Lethbridge, the game of chess has more strategy involved than what plays out on the board. Chess for Life is a program started by Lance Grigg, professor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth Ambassador Program aims to inspire change
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2023
The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) will soon be accepting applications for its Youth Ambassador Program, a four-week virtual-program over the summer bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth together to inspire change. In partnership with the RBC Future Launch, the program will offer participants the opportunity to gain practical work experience, network, strengthen skills, ... Read More »
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