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Further adjournment in Bindra sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been waiting several months to be sentenced for sexually assaulting three women, will have to continue waiting after his latest court hearing had to be adjourned.Sohil Bindra, 36, was scheduled for a sentencing hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was unable to proceed after the sentencing ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts protesters prep for upcoming trials
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Several individuals charged in relation to a protest at the Coutts border earlier this year are preparing for trial. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Crown Prosecutor Steven Johnston noted a pre-trial conference has been scheduled for Nov. 8, at which time lawyers for the accused are expected to determine dates when ... Read More »
2 responsesGalt unveils new moccasin-themed exhibit
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has unveiled a new temporary installation called Walk a Mile in My Moccasins, curated by Camina Weasel Moccasin. The exhibit features 18 stories offering insight into the paths walked every day by members of Kainai and Piikani Nations. The stories are placed on the ground in the main hallway of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada’s sesquicentennial revisited in Watermark Park
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 15th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge held an unveiling for a monument commemorating trees planted in Watermark Park for Canada’s 150th birthday on Friday. The tree planting gave residents the opportunity to sponsor a tree for $150 with funds donated to the City’s Recreation and Culture Fee Assistance Program. In 2017 Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Creepy Hollow rises from the ashes
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
Creepy Hollow decided after a devastating spring fire to rebuild and recently welcomed back Halloween enthusiasts to explore its spooky attractions. Their haunted mansion near Warner went up in flames in May and owners Glory and Richard Reimer took the summer to do some fundraising and collected donations. Fundraisers included a couple of concerts on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L partners with Blood Tribe to expand health service delivery
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2022
The Blood Tribe Department of Health and the University of Lethbridge are partnering to expand the capacity and delivery of health services on the Blood Reserve. The Blood Tribe and U of L want to build a sustainable model that will enable provincial health mandates to be provided on the Blood Reserve. This includes immediate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Lethbridge College president officially sworn in
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge College officially welcomed its ninth president and CEO Brad Donaldson on Friday, holding a ceremony to swear him in as he donned the presidential gown and took the oath of office. Donaldson was sworn in by Kristine Cassie, Vice Chair on the Board of Governors. Donaldson ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College prepares for ‘Rock Your Mocs’ in November
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s Indigenous Services hosted educators and team members from the Centre for Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CTLI) in a moccasin-making session Thursday, working towards cross-cultural team building and promoting reconciliation. The event had community staff from the College work on making their own moccasins to wear around campus for its upcoming Rock Your Mocs ... Read More »
1 responseLocal defence lawyer alleges prosecutorial abuse
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer who accuses the Crown prosecutor of abusing judicial process in a high profile sex assault case, has asked a judge to throw out the charge. “I have an application to make this morning,” Michael Dietrich told Judge Grace Auger Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. “The application is to quash the information ... Read More »
1 responseAnthem in Blackfoot makes the big league
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
Tsuaki Marule got to represent the Niitsitapi people by singing O Canada in front of thousands of fans at the Toronto Blue Jays game on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Marule sang the anthem in French, English, and Blackfoot, in an experience she says she will never forget. “I’m pleased that it happened ... Read More »
1 responseCoal dust in our veins: Miners began work at what would become Lethbridge exactly 140 years ago
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The early beginnings of what we now call the City of Lethbridge can be traced back to the first North Western Coal and Navigation mine started on Oct. 13, 1882. Lethbridge Historical Society president, Belinda Crowson, said that deciding where that mine would go was actually the decision that set in motion where ... Read More »
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