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Charges still await transfer for Coutts conspiracy case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Charges for three of the four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, are still waiting to be transferred to Court of Queen’s Bench.
Even though a trial date has been set in Court of Queen’s Bench for Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and ... Read More »
1 responseUltracentrifugation symposium hosted at U of L in Canadian debut
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Science Commons building at the University of Lethbridge took centre stage at an international symposium held in Canada for the first time. The International Analytical Ultracentrifugation Workshop and Symposium celebrated its 25th anniversary at the U of L. The symposium brought about 70 delegates to the city from around the globe while ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in manslaughter case sentenced to 21 days on unrelated charge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to represent her client on an unrelated charge. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff represents Sheldon Nicholas LePage, and the appearance was in regards to a breach of probation charge from January 2022. LePage appeared via CCTV while his lawyer ... Read More »
2 responsesUCP candidate Toews releases inflation plan, MLA Phillips critical
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips says Albertans will be paying more and getting less if UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews’ plan to ease inflation is implemented. On Monday in Grande Prairie, Toews released his plan which includes making permanent the provincial fuel tax and natural gas rebate when energy prices are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence ordered for 2019 referee assault
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 57-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to a 2019 assault charge earlier this year, changed his plea to guilty on Monday and received a 90-day conditional sentence. After multiple adjournments, change of lawyers and plea changes, the matter of Robert Farrell Creighton resulted in a 90-day conditional sentence order and was put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building Brains Together offers summer outdoor play
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Building brains together – that’s the focus of a family outdoor play program running at different parks in the summer through early August. The Building Brains Together organization is aimed at developing healthy and resilient children, families and society. It aligns closely with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. The family outdoor play program ... Read More »
2 responsesBail condition amendment sought for accused human trafficker
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Tuesday, in regards to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. Ahmed ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors learning kayak skills through Nord-Bridge initiative
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
Seniors from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre began their first of four kayaking lessons recently at Park Lake. The lessons are being provided by High Level Canoes and Kayaks and it’s the first program of its kind being offered from both organizations. “We had one of our co-workers suggest it because she loves to go kayaking ... Read More »
1 responseWaterton officially opens new visitor centre
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Waterton Lakes National Park celebrated the official opening of its new visitor centre Tuesday with a ceremonial planting of white bark pine trees, joined by the Kainai and Piikani Nations. Although the Centre opened back in February, the event served as a ceremonial thank you to those ... Read More »
3 responsesWalk to Breathe organizer calling for support
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
After two years, 840 kilometres and raising nearly $100,000, the 2022 version of the Walk to Breathe has been forced to change and the organizer is calling for Albertans to keep the event alive. Edmonton’s Chris Sadleir, who is the heart and soul of the event, received a doctor’s recommendation of sitting out the 2022 ... Read More »
2 responsesBail denied for man accused in Coutts conspiracy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Bail for the remaining individual accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February, has been denied. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Johnna Kubik ruled in Lethbridge court Monday that Jerry Morin must remain in custody until his trial. The trial is set to ... Read More »
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