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Preliminary hearing cancelled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The preliminary hearing for a Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge has been cancelled. The one-day hearing for Ziyaad Noor was to begin Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after Calgary lawyer James Hawkins said he had received new disclosure from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
2 responsesTrucker testifies he had no knowledge of drugs in trailer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with nearly 230 kilograms of methamphetamine after he arrived at the Coutts border in 2020, has no idea how the drugs got on his truck or where they came from, he testified Wednesday during his trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. Amarpreet Singh Sandhu said he was confused ... Read More »
3 responsesDigital camera basics covered in upcoming photo club workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
With the holidays concluding and the new year in full swing there is a chance many people found a new electronic device tucked under the tree from Santa. Now comes the fun part, learning how to use it. For residents in Lethbridge who are now the proud owners of a new fancy digital camera, or ... Read More »
1 responseMP Thomas critical of Trudeau’s carbon footprint
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas did not mince words in a recent interview with commenting on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s own emissions footprint, as the carbon tax is set to increase threefold in the next five years. Previously, Thomas called the carbon tax, “punitive towards Canadians,” and suggested implementing a federal carbon tax as ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA program boost focuses on youth stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is the beneficiary of $175,000 in federal funding to run a program for youth dealing with stress and anxiety. The money is part of a $6.9 million initiative of the Public Health Agency of Canada aimed at promoting increased access to youth mental wellness supports through two YMCA programs ... Read More »
1 responseRetired officers pen tell-all about industry experiences
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ken Hamilton spent 35 years working in the Alberta corrections system and has turned his experiences into his second book. “Doing Life 8 hours at a time – my life in corrections” is an engaging insider’s look at a system that many may not be familiar with. Hamilton, who will be known to ... Read More »
2 responsesCounty seeks feedback on animals in hamlets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
Lethbridge County Council is looking for feedback from the public on whether to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries. Current Animal Control bylaws in the County do not permit any livestock or fowl in hamlet areas, which include Fairview, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy, Diamond City, Chin, Iron Springs, and Turin. Council is hoping to hear from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New technology helping save lives in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has implemented new protocols that are saving the lives of cardiac patients. A cardiac monitoring system called CaseReview that was purchased along with new cardiac monitors in 2020 has increased the number of cardiac patients resuscitated by LFES crews arriving at the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous-led Patient Navigation service re-launched
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A service being re-launched in southern Alberta will work to help identify and remove obstacles towards accessing healthcare for Indigenous peoples. The Four Winds South Zone Project is supporting navigation and coordination of access to Alberta Health Services through the Indigenous Patient Navigators. The service was put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs, ... Read More »
3 responsesTrial dates cancelled for 2021 cannabis robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to begin later this week for a man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store will not proceed as scheduled. Hank Lee Tremblay, 39, was expected to begin his five-day trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled Monday after Tremblay’s lawyer said he hasn’t had enough time ... Read More »
1 responseNeighbour dispute turns into alley melee
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who got into a fight with his neighbour then refused to co-operate with police, has been placed on probation for a year. Jeffrey Richard Patterson, who pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, was also fined $500, and prohibited from having any contact with his ... Read More »
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