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Mail theft posts 90-day sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman will, for the next several months, spend her weekends in jail for breaking into mailboxes earlier this year. Erzsebet Catharine Pesti, 21, pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one charge of break and enter to commit theft, and was handed a 90-day intermittent sentence. Four times between January and ... Read More »
1 responseNikka Yuko to unveil glowing new feature at winter festival
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden held a preview of a beautiful new feature, one that will add even more shine to their 2022-2023 Winter Light Festival. The Garden is now home to a dome, called the Nikka Yuko Kamakura (Igloo) that uses 360-degree video for visitors to enjoy on the dome’s ceiling. The structure will be equipped ... Read More »
2 responsesSki Swap raises funds for local ski patrol
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
Canadian Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Winter Extreme New and Used Equipment Sale took place this weekend at Exhibition Park’s main pavilion. Offering great deals on new and used outdoor gear with the proceeds supporting local volunteer First Aid and rescue services provided by the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Southern Alberta Zone. “This has been one of ... Read More »
1 responseDisciplinary sentencing recommends dismissal for ‘MemeGate’ officer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing for a Lethbridge Police Service officer involved in a 2018 incident where a group chat was created for the creation and distribution of memes deemed to be offensive – which became known at the time as “MemeGate” – was determined on Monday. During a disciplinary hearing for LPS Sgt. Jason Moulton, and ... Read More »
2 responsesAssault on senior results in six month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a 65-year-old man in a fast-food restaurant has earned Steven Edward Kowalchuk a stint at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Kowalchuk, 28, was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas Hope Campaign commences at city hall
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
With jingle bells signalling the start of the holiday season, the Christmas Hope Campaign has begun in Lethbridge. Marking the 16th consecutive year of the campaign on Monday at City Hall, six agencies: the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders, Volunteer Lethbridge, and the Salvation Army, ... Read More »
1 responseLPS cleared in ASIRT report regarding 2019 incident
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed an investigation into an incident that took place in May 2019 and has released the executive director’s full report. ASIRT was directed to investigate the admission of a man to hospital after an interaction with Lethbridge Police Service officers. The report states that ASIRT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Land use bylaw reform advanced in City budget priority
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Council initiatives dominated the first day of city budget deliberations. Council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy Committee, will continue budget deliberations today through Friday starting each day at 9:30 a.m. in council chambers. The SPC made it through 10 initiatives before ending the meeting for the day. This morning, the SPC will ... Read More »
1 responseMétis Week being celebrated across the province
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 15th, 2022
The Métis Flag was raised outside of City Hall Monday to kick off Métis Week in Alberta. To commemorate the occasion, the City promoted the Michif language with the Métis greeting of hello, Tan’si, celebrating the language and culture of the Métis identity. “The importance of celebrating Métis week is to keep alive the memory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City budget deliberations weighing tough decisions
By Lethbridge Herald on November 14th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy committee, began Monday the lengthy process of deliberating the budget that will be in place for the next four years. The draft budget calls for an annual increase of 3.77 per cent annually over the next four years. City treasurer Darell ... Read More »
3 responsesDyer explores an evolution in the view of war
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 12th, 2022
Lethbridge Public Library presented a night with Gwynne Dyer at the Yates Memorial Theatre Thursday night. Dyer, historian and independent journalist, spoke to audiences about war, with an examination of current global struggles in Ukraine with the Russian invasion. Considering how war has evolved in our current society, and viewed over the passage of time ... Read More »
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