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Parents charged in connection to sexual assault of infant
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com A father and mother have been charged in connection with the assault and sexual assault of their six-week-old daughter. Staff Sgt. Pete Christos spoke to reporters Friday afternoon and said the charges stem from a call LPS received on Jan. 18. “Police were called to a northside home to check ... Read More »
4 responsesLethbridge Housing Authority rescinds previous zoning requests
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Housing Authority is withdrawing its request to have two land use bylaws amended to change classification of the Halmrast Manor and Castle Apartments to Direct Control. In two December public hearings, city council heard heated objections from neighbouring businesses about the potential impact of the amendments. The purpose ... Read More »
3 responsesChristian churches still struggling in wake of pandemic, SACPA told
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 20th, 2023
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs turned its attention to faith and how religion has faired during the COVID-19 pandemic during its weekly presentation on Thursday. SACPA invited Reverend Taylor Croissant, ordained minister in the United Church of Canada serving at Southminster United Church downtown, to discuss how the church has weathered the pandemic ... Read More »
2 responsesMultiple threats attract seven month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has been sentenced to seven and a half months in jail for threatening to kill several people, including police and courthouse employees. John Atem Ayiel, 43, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to one count each of assault and mischief, two counts of breaching release ... Read More »
1 responseTent camp shooter sentenced to three years of incarceration
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com On July 10 of last year Nathan Parker Spearchief was in “tent city,” a temporary camp in the 500 block of Stafford Drive SouthĂ‚Â that had been set up by the city’s homeless population. He was approached by another man who angrily accused him of being a “skinner,” which is slang for someone who ... Read More »
2 responsesSTARS Lottery honours patient in naming of home
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com STARS Lottery celebrated the launch of their 30th lottery on Thursday with a home named ‘The Leo Joseph’ after a local boy who was able to survive thanks to their services. The Leo Joseph house is located in the Crossings neighbourhood and it was named after Leo Joseph Kolebaba, a VIP (very important ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community safety top concern in mayor’s annual address
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They ate, they listened, they asked. A crowd of almost 200 people packed tables at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre on Thursday morning to listen to mayor Blaine Hyggen give his first in-person State of the City address. In a talk that lasted about an hour, the mayor addressed numerous initiatives being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New U of L president chosen to take the helm
By Lethbridge Herald on January 20th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is announcing the appointment of its seventh president and vice-chancellor. Digvir S. Jayas, an internationally renowned agricultural engineering researcher, decorated professor, and experienced academic leader, has been chosen to take on the role, assuming his new position on July 1, 2023. Jayas comes to ULethbridge from the University of Manitoba, where ... Read More »
1 responseFeds injecting $11.2 million into regional economic development
By Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2023
Ry Clarke –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge and area are poised for a major influx of federal dollars following the announcement of a new PrairiesCan office in the city on Thursday. Gathering at the Galt Museum, dignitaries celebrated the new service location in the city along with federal investments in southern Alberta. The ... Read More »
3 responsesCommittee recommends support for air show
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday has recommended the Lethbridge International Airshow Association be given financial support to mount an event this year. Dallas Harty, president of the association, made a presentation to the SPC – which consists of all council members – stating the organization’s interest in ... Read More »
1 responseSPC declines request for pickleball funding
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 19th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A request to approve another $300,000 for construction of new pickleball courts went out of bounds for the Economic Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Wednesday. The SPC voted to turn down a request to recommend that council approve the funding. The lone vote of the nine members in favour was ... Read More »
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