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Officials voice concerns over proposed changes to Victim Services
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS - ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on October 15th, 2022
Lethbridge Corridor Victim Services may soon be forced to reduce the scope of services offered to clients. As part of a delegation from before Coaldale council, representatives from Lethbridge Corridor Victim Services (LCVS) shared some of the organization’s concerns with the proposed changes being made to the current model of Victim Services in Alberta by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blues trio brings rhythm to city
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2022
Ottawa’s HOROJO Trio is a well-travelled blues band that will roll into Lethbridge for a show at Sister’s Pub & Grill this Sunday. The group consists of Jamie Holmes, Jeff Rogers, and JW-Jones, all of whom make music their main business. Drummer Holmes is a performance instructor at Carleton University who specializes in reading, counting, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arguments heard in LPS ‘meme-gate’ disciplinary hearing
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sanction arguments for a Lethbridge Police Service sergeant who created a chat and invited others to join where profane, abusive and insulting memes were circulated, were heard Friday. After several adjournments, sanction arguments were heard during the disciplinary hearing at the Galt Museum, in regards to the role of LPS Sgt. Jason Moulton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Further adjournment in Bindra sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been waiting several months to be sentenced for sexually assaulting three women, will have to continue waiting after his latest court hearing had to be adjourned.Sohil Bindra, 36, was scheduled for a sentencing hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was unable to proceed after the sentencing ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts protesters prep for upcoming trials
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Several individuals charged in relation to a protest at the Coutts border earlier this year are preparing for trial. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Steven Johnston noted a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for Nov. 8, at which time lawyers for the accused are expected to determine dates when ... Read More »
2 responsesGalt unveils new moccasin-themed exhibit
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has unveiled a new temporary installation called Walk a Mile in My Moccasins, curated by Camina Weasel Moccasin. The exhibit features 18 stories offering insight into the paths walked every day by members of Kainai and Piikani Nations. The stories are placed on the ground in the main hallway of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s sesquicentennial revisited in Watermark Park
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge held an unveiling for a monument commemorating trees planted in Watermark Park for Canada’s 150th birthday on Friday. The tree planting gave residents the opportunity to sponsor a tree for $150 with funds donated to the City’s Recreation and Culture Fee Assistance Program. In 2017 Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creepy Hollow rises from the ashes
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
Creepy Hollow decided after a devastating spring fire to rebuild and recently welcomed back Halloween enthusiasts to explore its spooky attractions. Their haunted mansion near Warner went up in flames in May and owners Glory and Richard Reimer took the summer to do some fundraising and collected donations. Fundraisers included a couple of concerts on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L partners with Blood Tribe to expand health service delivery
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
The Blood Tribe Department of Health and the University of Lethbridge are partnering to expand the capacity and delivery of health services on the Blood Reserve. The Blood Tribe and U of L want to build a sustainable model that will enable provincial health mandates to be provided on the Blood Reserve. This includes immediate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Lethbridge College president officially sworn in
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge College officially welcomed its ninth president and CEO Brad Donaldson on Friday, holding a ceremony to swear him in as he donned the presidential gown and took the oath of office. Donaldson was sworn in by Kristine Cassie, Vice Chair on the Board of Governors. Donaldson ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College prepares for ‘Rock Your Mocs’ in November
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services hosted educators and team members from the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI) in a moccasin-making session Thursday, working towards cross-cultural team building and promoting reconciliation. The event had community staff from the College work on making their own moccasins to wear around campus for its upcoming Rock Your Mocs ... Read More »
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