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Lawyer argues for five-year sentence in child sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 30-year-old Lethbridge woman who sexually assaulted her common-law spouse’s four year-old daughter six years ago, doesn’t believe his client should serve more than five years in prison. During a sentencing hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer John Oman asked Judge Sylvia Oishi to sentence his client to ... Read More »
1 responseBudget lacks vision to restore Canada’s reputation, says Thomas
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MP Rachael Thomas says the cost of living will continue to skyrocket after the Liberal government announced the federal budget Thursday. “The NDP-Liberal government has doubled down on their uncontrolled borrowing and higher taxes. The budget projects more than $56 billion in new spending. Sadly, this will offer short-term relief followed by long-term ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In-person Music and Speech Arts Festival wraps successful return
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival came to a close this week on Friday. The second week of the festival hosted a collection of artists from around southern Alberta competing live in-person after having to cancel its 2020 season and restricting its 2021 season online. The return to in-person was much needed for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mystery artist brightening hospital halls at CRH
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
Lethbridge’s Chinook Regional Hospital has a mystery artist spreading joy through the hospital using white plastic poly in an area of the hospital under construction as a canvas. Laurie Litchfield is a porter at CRH and the now revealed artist behind the artwork, using a dry erase marker and construction poly-plastic to tell a story. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-scooter pilot program hits the streets
By Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Neuron Mobility rolled out its fleet of e-scooters and e-bikes in Lethbridge Friday, part of a pilot program approved by Lethbridge City Council back in May. The first phase of the program will offer e-mobility devices across West and South Lethbridge, covering 47 kilometres. Riders will pay $1.15 ... Read More »
1 responseNature Centre seeking volunteers for peak season
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Lethbridge’s Helen Schuler Nature Centre is accepting applications for volunteers as the busy season begins. The Nature Centre requires no previous experience, providing training for all volunteers looking to broaden their naturalist side. Volunteers will help with customer service, working in exhibit rooms, and assisting with the Schuler’s living roof. Curtis Goodman, resource development coordinator ... Read More »
1 responseActing, deputy mayor roles explained
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Why does the city have an acting mayor and a deputy mayor? It’s a question that arises occasionally, most recently on Tuesday when two councillors were named to fill those roles for the next six months. Belinda Crowson has taken on the role of acting mayor and Jenn Schmidt-Rempel deputy mayor. Crowson served ... Read More »
1 responseStudents helping U of L indigenize campus
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
Indigenous Awareness Week at the University of Lethbridge concluded with a session on indigenization, bringing awareness to Indigenous culture. The web-event was hosted by Don McIntyre, assistant professor at the University of Lethbridge in the Dhillon School of Business, showcasing the work his students have done throughout the semester working on systemic understanding and indigenizing ... Read More »
1 responseFines issued for firearm possession, drugs
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man seen at a suspected drug house and later caught with drugs and a shotgun, has been hit with a couple of fines. Kody Abraham Martens pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm and drug possession, and was fined $1,500. Court was told ... Read More »
1 responseSlasher claims victim used racial slurs
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A cyclist slashed a motorist in the face with a knife because the driver hurled racial slurs at him, a judge was told this week during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Peter Ajang, 46, admitted he attacked the driver last August after he was hit by the driver’s vehicle as he was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in homicide elects trial by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old woman accused of killing another woman during an altercation late last year could schedule a trial when she returns to court later this month. Calgary lawyer John Oman was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where he confirmed his client, Melissa Martens-Lagasse, will be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge ... Read More »
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