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Accused found guilty of careless driving involving 2020 fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old Lethbridge man drove over and killed a 10-year-old boy with his SUV more than two years ago because of a momentary lapse of attention, a judge has ruled. Judge Timothy Hironaka found Neil Martin Skjodt guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court of one count of careless driving under the Traffic Safety ... Read More »
2 responsesMeals on Wheels volunteer is a Senior of Distinction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local resident recently received the Senior of Distinction Award for his valuable volunteer work within the Lethbridge community. This award is presented by AgeCare and takes place every year in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks and Burnaby, British Columbia. The award was created in honour of Seniors Day to recognize seniors and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L announces $10 million for matching scholarships
By Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Board of Governors is encouraging donors to support students through scholarships by pledging $10 million in matching funds. During a press event on Wednesday, president and vice chancellor of the University of Lethbridge, Mike Mahon, said they are very excited about the announcement and the $10 ... Read More »
2 responsesShoes for Kids well heeled after recent donation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A generous donation from the Lethbridge Kinsmen Club has allowed Shoes for Kids YQL to expand their program to continue running all year long as the demand for shoes continues. The Lethbridge Kinsmen Club recently donated $5,000 to Shoes for Kids YQL. Mallory Kristjanson, a founding member of Shoes for Kids, said the ... Read More »
1 responseLitany of charges lands woman six month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Punching, kicking and spitting at police officers, in addition to committing other criminal offences over the course of several months, has earned a 22-year-old woman six months behind bars. Kira Lynn Davoren was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court after pleading guilty to charges of assault, assaulting a peace officer, obstructing a peace officer, ... Read More »
2 responsesMusic at Noon tickles the ivory
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Music at Noon program hosted soprano Laura Hynes and pianist Susanne Ruberg-Gordon Tuesday at the University Recital Hall. Before the start of their performance, Hynes spoke to the audience about how excited she was to perform before a live audience again after two years. Hynes and Ruberg-Gordon performed a ... Read More »
1 responseReconciliation Action Group calls on Danielle Smith to implement ‘Pathways to Justice’
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2022
Danielle Smith was sworn in as premier on Tuesday, and with this new role comes new responsibilities as the leader of Alberta. With this, Indigenous activists are hoping to see Smith’s government take action towards the 113 Pathways to Justice outlined by the Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Woman and Girls. ... Read More »
1 responseClaresholm making robust efforts to attract new residents
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2022
Claresholm has been seeing steady growth in recent years both economically and socially as it expands and grows moving forward with new initiatives. Brady Schnell, the Town’s economic development officer, was just recently named Economic Developer of the Year by Economic Developers Alberta in April due to his work towards the Welcoming Claresholm Project. The ... Read More »
1 responseCity’s 311 report volume reaches six digits in 2022
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday shows that 100,000 cases have been logged so far this year by the City’s 311 system. The report, presented to council by Customer Service and 311 general manager Travis Hillier, also showed the average call length is two minutes and forty-five seconds and more than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bester inducted into U of L Alumni Honour Society
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer and University of Lethbridge alumnus Cyndi Bester was announced as one of four inductees into the university’s Alumni Honour Society. The new honour society members provide a reflection on the breadth and depth of the U of L alumni family and puts on the display the work that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inflation escalating original estimates for third bridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A third bridge crossing the Oldman River from city’s westside may be sometime between 2030 and 2040, states a report presented to Lethbridge city council on Tuesday. The report says the timeline is tentative and will be updated by the City’s Transportation Master Plan which will provide recommendations about the timing of construction. ... Read More »
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