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Murder suspect ordered to undergo psychological assessment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was charged with second-degree murder nearly two years ago, has been ordered to undergo a psychological assessment. Jade Levi Trotter was scheduled to have a preliminary hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after the court ordered the assessment under Section 672 of the Criminal Code. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conflict hearing cancelled for Shaw hostage case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A conflict hearing to determine whether a Lethbridge law firm should be allowed to represent a woman accused of stabbing another woman during a hostage-taking incident earlier in the summer, has been cancelled. The hearing, which was scheduled for Dec. 9 in Lethbridge provincial court, was cancelled Monday after Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor and council assess first-year success
By Lethbridge Herald on October 24th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald They’ve faced challenges and witnessed successes. Today, mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council begin their second year in office. Council will have an organizational meeting today at 1:30 p.m. in chambers which will be followed by its regular meeting. On Monday, the mayor and several councillors reflected on their first 365 ... Read More »
3 responsesNew college campus in Standoff an investment in the future
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
Red Crow Community College has a new main campus located in Standoff, and in September it welcomed students for the 2022 academic year. The new facility is 100,000 square feet, with state-of-the-art learning spaces and enhanced gathering areas throughout the campus to foster greater community engagement. “As the first tribal college in the country, the ... Read More »
2 responsesNDP hires former ATB chief economist as advisor
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
On Friday NDP leader Rachel Notley introduced former ATB Chief Economist Todd Hirsch as advisor to the party on matters of financial stability, recovery, and responsibility. Hirsch is expected to deliver a plan and report to the NDP by early 2023. Shannon Phillips, MLA for Lethbridge-West, opened the presentation with an overview. “Alberta finds itself ... Read More »
1 responseOld Dominion tour hits Lethbridge in March
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Get ready for some good vibes from the biggest country band in the business! Gold and Gold Sakamoto Productions are bringing Old Dominion and their No Bad Vibes tour to Lethbridge on March 9, 2023. Ron Sakamoto said the band was more than willing to accommodate the promoter by having a show in ... Read More »
1 responseReconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee struggling with attendance at monthly meetings
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
The City of Lethbridge held a variety of events leading up to National Truth and Reconciliation Day, including a pop-up medical clinic and powwow on Sept. 23 leading up to the week of events. The Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee met on Friday during its monthly meeting, discussing matters on the agenda and reflecting on Truth ... Read More »
1 responseVictim of multiple sexual assaults recounts harrowing tale at sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Taylor (not her real name) was a typical teenager. She faced the same challenges other girls her age faced, but she was also an honours student with a bright future. Then, a little more than a year ago, when she was only 15 years old, her world came crashing down. Today the Lethbridge girl is ... Read More »
3 responsesAfghan refugees experience new freedoms in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Just days after they arrived in Lethbridge on Oct. 5, two Afghan refugees were protesting on a city street drawing attention to the genocide of the Hazara ethnic minority in their home country. For the two, being able to express themselves freely in public told them they were finally safe from the Taliban. ... Read More »
1 responseLPS looks to put more boots on the ground
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is seeking to hire a total of 22 officers including seven for youth engagement over the next three years. It also wants support for officers including in records management, FOIP, Human Resources and Information Technology. “No civilian staff have been created in the Lethbridge Police Service since 2012 and ... Read More »
2 responsesThe essential bucket list for adventurous Albertans
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 22nd, 2022
Author Emil Tiedemann’s new travel companion, The Ultimate Alberta Bucket List: 100 Adventures to Truly Experience Alberta (2022), might be the book that inspires your next road trip. In fact, it might even make you reconsider airfares and international travel and decide that home has as much to offer as anywhere else in the world ... Read More »
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