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Runners lace up as Marathon of Hope continues tradition this weekend
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Runners and racers will unite this Sunday for the Terry Fox Run in Legacy Park, lacing up their shoes and hitting the ground at 10 a.m. while raising money for cancer research. Returning to the run site for the first time in two years, Lethbridge Terry Fox Run has been holding online run events during ... Read More »
1 responseCareless driving verdict postponed to next month
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man likely won’t know until next month whether he is guilty of careless driving stemming from an incident that claimed the life of a young boy more than two years ago. Judge Timothy Hironaka reserved his decision following the trial of 55-year-old Neil Martin Skjodt earlier this month, but when the ... Read More »
1 responseTerri Clark helping Lethbridge deck the halls
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Terri Clark is ready to celebrate Christmas in Western Canada. Medicine Hat native Clark, the only Canadian woman in the Grand Ole Opry, will hit the Enmax Centre on Dec. 1 on her “It’s Christmas…Cheers! Tour.” Ron Sakamoto, who has known the much-loved entertainer since she was 12, said tickets will go on ... Read More »
1 responseRiders hitting the trail in Pavan Park for LTRA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association will be hosting their 39th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams this weekend at Pavan Park. “It’s one of our major fundraisers, to help us raise funds so we can offer more services with our horses to those that are wanting adaptive riding,” said Melody Garner-Skiba, president of ... Read More »
1 responseDrug Treatment Court takes novel approach with addicted offenders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted its weekly educational session Thursday focused on Lethbridge’s Drug Treatment Court with presenters Chelsey De Groot and Brett Carlson. The court functions within the criminal justice system and operates with non-violent crimes that are intertwined with addiction for offenders that face at least one year in ... Read More »
3 responsesFormer LPS officer elects trial by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago has elected to be tried by a Court of King’s Bench judge and jury. Calgary lawyer Balfour Der entered the election on behalf of his client, William Kaye, during a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. The matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown raises legal conflict concern in hostage case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge law firm hopes it will be able to continue representing a woman accused of repeatedly stabbing a woman during a hostage taking incident earlier in the summer at a downtown business. The firm of Connolly Shurtz currently represents the accused, Courtney Louise Shaw, who is charged with one count each of attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta artist Hailey Benedict headlining College Coulee Fest this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Coulee Fest is nearing and two up-and-coming country entertainers are set to hit the stage, Ontario-based brothers Lemon Cash and Alberta-based artist Hailey Benedict. “Coulee Fest brings our community together much like an old-fashioned county fair, and live country music from two incredible performers will provide the perfect soundtrack,” said Stephanie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge and District Exhibition partnering with Coca-Cola
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced a venue-wide partnership with Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Canada. When guests attend events at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition campus, they will now see the venue enhanced by Coke’s branding. “We are announcing our formal partnership with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Canada, it is truly a tremendously exciting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G.S. Lakie students challenged to ‘Try Like Terry’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After going on temporary hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry Fox Run staged by G.S. Lakie Middle School for its students finally hit the ground running again Thursday morning. Under sunny skies at Nicholas Sheran Park in west Lethbridge, the school’s grade six, seven and eight classes did a two-kilometre run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale looks to take back ambulance services
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The current delivery model for the Town’s emergency medical services under Alberta Health Services has Coaldale residents and leaders frustrated, says the town’s mayor. Joined by the Coaldale and District Emergency services team, Town Council, and UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews, mayor Jack Van Rijn addressed the public this week at the Coaldale ... Read More »
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