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Motion to push for homelessness strategy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion will be presented to Lethbridge city council today calling on administration to develop a long-term approach to deal with homelessness. The motion, to be put forward by councillors John Middleton-Hope and Nick Paladino, stated that the province has indicated that $1 million in funding is available for shelter space ... Read More »
13 responsesDangerous driving trial postponed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a southern Alberta woman charged with dangerous driving in relation to the Coutts border protest and blockade last year, has been cancelled. The two-day trial for Joanne Person was scheduled to begin Feb. 16, but it was vacated Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after her lawyer, Kelsey Sitar of Calgary, ... Read More »
1 responseCox honoured for early LGBTQS+ advocacy work in Lethbridge
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 24th, 2023
Lethbridge resident and business owner Levi Cox has been chosen as one of the recipients to receive the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal. Being awarded to 7,000 Albertans, the commemorative medals honour the contributions made by Canadians towards society. Cox was awarded his for service to the community of Lethbridge, with his efforts towards LGBTQS+ and ... Read More »
1 responseMalanka celebration shows support for Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
The Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club held a Malanka New Year’s celebration in front of a sold-out crowd of over 260 people at the Italian Canadian Culture Club on Saturday evening. “It was actually one of our most successful Malankas in quite a while,” said club president Donna Whitton. “The divide was so good. Everyone was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big turnout ensures success for food and beverage expo
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
Thousands flocked to Exhibition Park to sample breweries, distilleries and foods during the Alberta Food and Beverage Expo on Saturday night. The last AFBE was held in April 2022 under COVID and now the show is back to its normal schedule. “This feels like the regular schedule, that’s for sure,” said Chris Meilleur, AFBE show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial dates to be set down in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man facing sex-related offences and who was set to stand trial last month before his lawyer cancelled it, is getting ready to schedule another trial. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said a pre-trial conference has been scheduled next month for his client, Khaled Alsaid, ... Read More »
2 responsesStrategies to help your New Year’s resolution stick
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new year is an opportunity to set new goals for aspects of life, and many choose to set fitness resolutions. And the YMCA Lethbridge has ways of helping people stick to their goals. YMCA Lethbridge fitness manager Sheila Gruenhage said they have seen an increase in memberships in the month of January ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vigil lights support as baby remains in critical condition
By Lethbridge Herald on January 24th, 2023
Ry Clarke &Â Alejandra Pulido-Guzman –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD Community members gathered for a vigil Monday evening at Henderson Park to show their support for a six-week-old baby girl currently in hospital receiving critical medical care. Coming together, the vigil hoped to show support for the child, letting her know she is not alone and loved by the ... Read More »
1 responseDrug trafficker gets three years in federal penitentiary
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Vance Elton Pidborochynski was hoping to be around during the birth of his child next month, but he’s going to be in prison, instead. Pidborochynski, 32, knew he was going to prison, even before he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to half a dozen criminal charges. But he was counting on ... Read More »
2 responsesMother’s executor caught off guard by contract obligations
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 21st, 2023
A Lethbridge resident is speaking out after experiencing a situation she feels more people need to be aware of. On December 25, Kaylene Neufeld awoke to the news of her mother, Jennifer Neufeld, passing away in her retirement home at Seasons Retirement Community on Garry Drive West. After working tirelessly throughout the holiday season to ... Read More »
1 responseTruck driver acquitted of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 21st, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with drugs after he tried to cross into Alberta at the Coutts border two years ago, has been found not guilty of drug smuggling and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking. Justice Vaughan Hartigan gave his decision Friday, and acquitted Amarpreet Singh Sandhu following his trial, which began ... Read More »
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