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Early Start Experience familiarizes students with university campus
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 2nd, 2022
The University of Lethbridge concluded its Early Start Experience program Thursday, giving first-year students a chance to explore the campus, learning the ins and outs before the first week of school starts. Students partaking in the program also earned three credits towards their degree, setting them up with success right out of the gate. This ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges adjourned for July hostage-taking incident
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The charges against a 40-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of entering Lethbridge Legal Guidance on July 14 and taking hostages were adjourned once again in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday. Lethbridge lawyer Claudia Connolly appeared in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday representing Courtney Louise Shaw, to seek an adjournment to Sept. 15 to discuss her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC recommends roadway name change
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A portion of Parkside Drive may soon have a new name in honour of the Lethbridge Exhibition. The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of city council will be recommending that Exhibition Way be used as the name of a north/south portion of Parkside Drive that passes in front of the new Agri-Food Hub ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Foodgrains growing project makes impact around the world
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2022
Erika Mathieu – SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS – ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains Growing Project has added another successful year to the books. Combines set out to harvest the 166 acres of land yesterday for the annual Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains Growing Project harvest barbecue. The plot of farm land (donated by Herb and Christine Wall), is just south of the ... Read More »
1 responseMatter adjourned for gymnastics coach facing sexual assault allegations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting four young girls earlier this year, had his matters adjourned to October in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday. Jamie Ellacott was charged in July with sexual assault and sexual interference after police responded to a report that a seven-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted while attending the ... Read More »
3 responsesGalt’s Hands-on History program explores Blackfoot animal names
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 1st, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives hosted a Blackfoot Animals Language program this week taught by the Galt’s Elder Blanche Bruisedhead, teaching children and adults about the Blackfoot animals and their names while colouring along with her teaching. The program gave attendants learning opportunities about pieces of history regarding the Blackfoot culture. “It’s about language and ... Read More »
3 responsesPlans already underway for next year’s Whoop-Up Days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The dust, or rain, has barely settled and Mike Warkentin is already looking forward to the next Whoop-Up Days. The chief executive officer of the Lethbridge Exhibition told media on Wednesday that planning is starting on the 2023 version of Lethbridge’s summer fair. And the Exhibition is looking for public input into possible ... Read More »
4 responsesASIRT report clears LPS officer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has concluded an investigation into an allegation of assault and sexual assault regarding a Lethbridge Police Service officer from an event on Aug. 4, 2017. A publication of the decision of the executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team, Michael Ewenson, from Aug. 26, ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge United Way names new executive director
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 1st, 2022
The United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta has named Jaci Zalesak as its newest executive director following Janelle Mariette as she steps down to pursue a PhD at the University of Lethbridge. Zalesak is a former chair of the board of directors and was selected after a three-week process with the hiring committee. ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown homeless camp slowly shrinking
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A runner using the Civic Centre track early on a week day morning provided stark contrast to the sight city residents have become accustomed to seeing there. With the exception of one small enclave across from the public library where homeless can also be seen congregating, the proliferation of tents at the Civic ... Read More »
1 responseMedical examiner testifies in careless driving trial
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A medical professional and multiple Lethbridge Police officers took the stand on day three of a trial for a case involving an incident that took place over two years ago where a 10-year-old boy was killed. The Crown questioned Dr. Eric Bol, five LPS officers and one former LPS officer during day three ... Read More »
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