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Murder suspect makes first court appearance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death two days after Christmas made his first appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. David Albert Dragland, who attended court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was represented by duty counsel, who simply asked to adjourn the matter for a week and told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division supt. calls 2023 ‘year for rebuilding school community’
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 4th, 2023
After almost three tumultuous years of pandemic schooling, Dr. Cheryl Gilmore, superintendent of the Lethbridge School Division, is optimistic about moving forward with students and families into a more welcoming and engaging 2023. “The past three school years certainly were challenging,” she said. “We had to consider and implement Alberta Health Services protocols and the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Operation Red Nose successful despite volunteer shortage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Operation Red Nose finished 2022 with a successful campaign across the country, and with a great comeback locally after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In total across the country, over 26,000 motorists and their passengers were able to arrive home safely thanks to the many volunteers that took time from ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in ‘unfounded’ van explosive incident
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Lethbridge police were called to the scene of a potential explosive device inside a van before determining the report to be unfounded. Police arrived on scene along the 1000 block of 13 Street South on Tuesday afternoon at around 12 p.m. responding to a report of an explosive device inside a moving company van. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College’s ELC facility on the right track for literacy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s English Language Centre passed a rigorous accreditation process for the third time in 12 years with its governing agency, Languages Canada. The college’s ELC has been teaching English as a second language for over 50 years. Established in 1970, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program was first introduced as ... Read More »
3 responsesTracking system gives wings to migration research
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The School of Environmental Sciences at Lethbridge College will be able to track the flightpaths of a group of robins early next year, thanks to new technology acquired by the college. Earlier this year the college installed a Motus Wildlife Tracking System in the Cousins building. Motus is an international collaborative research network ... Read More »
3 responsesNDP calling on government to firm up promised inflation relief payments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The New Democratic Party is calling on the Provincial government to provide Albertans with a date for when they can expect their promised inflation relief payments. NDP Finance Critic and MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips told the Herald on Monday that it has been 41 days since Albertans were promised their relief ... Read More »
1 responseHoly Spirit school division recovers from pandemic impacts in 2022
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The year 2022 was a very busy year for the board of trustees of the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division while recovering from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chair of the HSCSD board of trustees, Carmen Mombourquette, said COVID-19 continued to impact the overall operations of the division throughout 2022. “That impact ... Read More »
1 responseStreets Alive warming centre helping soften winter’s chill
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The recent cold snap in southern Alberta saw temperatures dip below the double digits with the wind chill exasperating the freeze. To help those in need without a warm place to go, the City of Lethbridge asked Streets Alive Mission to expand its hours and provide a 24-hour comfort centre through the winter months. Located ... Read More »
7 responsesCandidate Adam North Peigan ‘prepared to meet the challenge’ as Piikani election enters final week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 3rd, 2023
The Piikani First Nation Chief and Council will be elected Jan. 9 in Brocket. Nominations were held on Dec. 14 for the positions of Chief and eight council seats. An official candidate list can be found online at piikanination.com/news/. Five members are running for Chief, while 31 candidates are seeking election for council. The list ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian Taxpayer Federation happy to see provincial fuel tax suspended
By Herald on January 3rd, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayer Federation is applauding Premier Danielle Smith’s government for fully suspending the provincial fuel tax to start the new year. Alberta Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Kris Sims said the provincial fuel tax suspension kicked in on Jan. 1, and will last for at least the next ... Read More »
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