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Ride for Jake to honour Legge’s memory
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
The first annual Ride for Jake will be taking place this weekend honouring the memory of Jake Legge who suffered a fatal accident when riding his motorcycle on October 4 in Lethbridge. Legge, 25, collided with a vehicle at the intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and Scenic Drive South, and was transported to Chinook Regional ... Read More »
2 responsesConflict hearing scheduled for law firm set to represent stabbing suspect
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge law firm is all set to argue why it should be allowed to represent a woman accused of stabbing another woman during a hostage-taking incident earlier in the summer. The firm of Connolly Shurtz currently represents the accused, Courtney Louise Shaw, but the Medicine Hat Crown prosecutors’ office is opposing the firm’s representation and says ... Read More »
1 responseNot guilty pleas entered involving encampment shooting
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man earlier in the summer has pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges and elected to be tried by a provincial court judge. Lethbridge lawyer Vincent Guinan entered the pleas Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court on behalf of the accused, Nathan Parker Spearchief, who attended ... Read More »
2 responsesSACPA speaker stresses importance of equity, diversity and inclusion
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Martha Mathurin-Moe from the University of Lethbridge’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion department at its weekly session Thursday. Mathurin-Moe talked to audience members about the importance of equity in all aspects of life, creating more opportunities for all, and the struggles surrounding the issues of inclusion and diversity. ... 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 responseCity invites dog owners to new ‘Park ’n’ Bark’
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2022
The city’s newest off-leash dog park has officially opened. At the corner of Scenic Drive North and Stafford Drive North, dog owners can enjoy the Park ’n’ Bark and let their four-legged friends run free. With a fenced area, dog owners can have a care-free experience knowing their pets will not be running off, as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Barvinok’ celebrates playwright’s Ukrainian cultural connection
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 13th, 2022
Inspired by the experiences of the playwright’s grandparents who fled Ukraine during the Second World War, “Barvinok” by Lianna Makuch is currently on stage at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Following character Hania, audiences are transported to Ukraine as she seeks a key piece of her family’s history. Transported through time and war, the play uses ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused found guilty of careless driving involving 2020 fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old Lethbridge man drove over and killed a 10-year-old boy with his SUV more than two years ago because of a momentary lapse of attention, a judge has ruled. Judge Timothy Hironaka found Neil Martin Skjodt guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court of one count of careless driving under the Traffic Safety ... Read More »
2 responsesNew wheels donated for Victoria Park’s driver training program
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 13th, 2022
Students at Victoria Park High School will be hitting the streets with their new set of wheels thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Latter Day Saints of Lethbridge. The GMC Terrain will be used in the school’s driver-training program to help students get the training they need to get their driver’s license and cruise ... Read More »
2 responsesMeals on Wheels volunteer is a Senior of Distinction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local resident recently received the Senior of Distinction Award for his valuable volunteer work within the Lethbridge community. This award is presented by AgeCare and takes place every year in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Brooks and Burnaby, British Columbia. The award was created in honour of Seniors Day to recognize seniors and the ... Read More »
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