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Unauthorized access central to LPS report
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Professional Standards Annual Report was presented during the Lethbridge Police Commission meeting on Wednesday by Deputy Chief Scott Boyd, where he highlighted two themes that emerged after 13 external complaint and five internal complaint investigations last year. “In 2021 two themes emerged, unauthorized access and deficient investigations. A look across related police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser set for Saturday
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Streets Alive Mission will host the Coldest Night of the Year at Land’o Lakes golf course on Saturday. It is the 11th year the Streets Alive mission has hosted this event, and the second year the walk has taken place at Land’o Lakes golf course in Coaldale. Jennifer Lepko, director of fund development ... Read More »
1 responseMLA Neudorf weighs in on back-in-black budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf says the provincial budget tabled Thursday by the UCP government should be cause for celebration. “Today really should be a day of celebration for most Albertans. This gets us where we need to go, this brings our debt-to-income ratio way down, it looks like we will not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter 2022 conference brings industry experts together
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Attendees of the Farming Smarter conference and trade show last week got to hear from industry experts and leading researchers in the agricultural sector. Highlighted talking points over the two-day event included up and coming research in the agricultural industry, tips to manage multi-generational businesses, exploring industry trends, stewardship, and science. The Farming ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA launches Shape [Y]our Future campaign
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A $10,000 donation from long-time supporter Bev Herring helped kick off a new annual fundraising campaign launched by the YMCA of Lethbridge on Thursday. Shape [Y]our Future was previously known as the Strong Kids campaign. Its purpose is to support those in the community who are unable because of financial situations to access ... Read More »
1 responseDrug trafficker gets four years on multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man who was arrested following repeated drug busts in 2020 and 2021, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Bradley Stephen Paskiuski was sentenced to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to multiple charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and single ... Read More »
1 responseLocal senior highlights downtown safety following incident
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A city senior is feeling less safe after being attacked while feeding birds at the Galt Museum recently. Ken Steven, a resident of Halmrast Manor, said he was just starting to put seed on the ground around 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 when a man standing near him said something to him. Steven, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peak Physical Therapy at the top of their game
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Customers know Peak Physical Therapy is the best of the best and they’ve made that clear multiple times. The company owned by Elizabeth Sutton has won its category in the Sports and Fitness section of the Best of the Best Awards. Started 30 years ago by Sutton and two partners, the company has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assault, weapons charges could be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A cyclist accused of slashing the face of a motorist following a collision last year may resolve his charges without the need for a trial. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, city lawyer Marcus Mueller explained he is hoping to reach an agreement with the Crown to resolve his client’s charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day of Knights brings medieval combat to the Galt
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For William Baliko and his compatriots in the Company of the Black Spears, there’s nothing like a day donning medieval armour and pounding on each other. Baliko and other members of the Black Spears gave families an education in medieval combat along with some heart-pounding demonstrations Wednesday at the Galt Museum. The Company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Best of the Best celebrating local business excellence
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Editor’s Note: Included in today’s edition is a special section which has all the results in all of the categories for the annual Best of the Best competition. We encourage readers to have a look and recognize your neighbours and friends that put in the time and effort to be recognized by the ... Read More »
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