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Man facing property charges sentenced on unrelated offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old man waiting to stand trial on two-year-old charges, has been sentenced for several other criminal offences. Gerald David Thurber was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty to four counts of breaching release conditions, two counts of drug possession, and one count of ... Read More »
1 responseLocals medal in pickleball, sport continues to gain popularity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship held in Regina last month, multiple local players won medals in their age and skill level categories. “Pickleball has really taken off in this area, there’s nearly 500 to 600 active pickleball players here in the Lethbridge area,” said Michael Wagner, treasurer of the Lethbridge Pickleball ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown concert series showcasing Lethbridge artists
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Casa and the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge welcomed guests to the fifth concert of its Upside Downtown Summer 2022 Festival in Rotary Square Thursday. Holding a free concert with musical guest Dave McCann, Thursday’s performance saw him playing songs and entertaining crowds. All month long every ... Read More »
1 responseBreak-in nets four month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Paul Marples didn’t know it, but while he and another individual were busy breaking into a compound and stealing tools and other items, their every move was being carefully monitored. On July 11, 2021 Marples and his cohort broke into the compound owned by Canadian Natural Resources in the County of Warner. While they were ... Read More »
1 responseHot off the press: Galt Museum explores evolution of local media
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2022
The Galt Museum and Archives has added an update to its History of Local Media exhibit on display in the Discovery Hall in partnership with the University of Lethbridge’s Museum Studies Program. Cass Williamson conducted research into the history of media in Lethbridge during her spring 2022 academic term through the University’s program. Expanding on ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Gymnastics Club silent on refunds for concerned parents
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After allegations of sexual assault against the co-owner and head coach of Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy came to light, many parents removed their children from their summer programming but say they are now being refused a refund. As a concerned parent who removed her child from their summer programming, Mallory Kristjanson reached out to ... Read More »
1 responseNDP decry Indigenous child welfare stats
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 12th, 2022
Critics are calling for the Alberta government to decolonize the child welfare system after data from April 1 to June 30 shows 7 of 8 deaths of children in welfare systems were Indigenous. Provincial data shows that children died while receiving child intervention services showing a rising number from previous years. In 2020 to 2021, ... Read More »
2 responsesCoaldale artist shares lifelong passion for paint and sculpture
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Art has been part of Vincent Luykenaar’s life all his life. The retired Coaldale physician and active artist was named after Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh; an older brother was named Theo, which was also the moniker of the painter’s older sibling who kept Vincent Van Gogh alive. The 74-year-old Luykenaar had an ... Read More »
1 responseWillow Creek council speaks out against federal green ag plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek is speaking out against the federal government’s new green agricultural plan. In a press release, council says the plan will create financial hardship for farmers, diminish the country’s food security and increase the food for Canadian consumers while having a negative impact on food ... Read More »
3 responsesLethbridge gymnastics coach faces additional sexual assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A local gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting a young girl earlier this year, is now facing charges in relation to three other young girls. Jamie Ellacott was charged last month with sexual assault and sexual interference after police responded to a report that a seven-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted while attending the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseDrug charges resolved from six years back
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 28-year-old man who disappeared for six years after he was caught with drugs on the Blood Reserve, has finally been sentenced. Barzan Ali Zalfo pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of drug possession and was sentenced to five days in jail, which represents time he has already spent in ... Read More »
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