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Blackfoot Experience focuses on rich cultural traditions
By Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Whoop-Up held an event Wednesday morning aiming to share knowledge and awareness about the Niitsitapi Blackfoot culture through activities and stories taught by local Indigenous interpreters. The Blackfoot Experience looks at the culture and history of the Blackfoot people in southern Alberta, working with elders and ... Read More »
1 responseNew turf for U of L athletics
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
Athletes who play at the University of Lethbridge’s Community Stadium this season will have a brand-new feel under their feet in the form of new turf. Crews have been on the field replacing the turf for over a month now and the over $900,000 project is expected to be completed by Sunday. The project was ... Read More »
2 responsesCoutts trial set but charges await transfer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Charges for three man accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February, are still waiting to be transfered 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 Chris ... Read More »
1 responseFurther adjournment in Fort Macleod homicide case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Claresholm woman charged with several other people in relation to a one-year-old murder case has adjourned her matters until next month. M. Hlady appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, to ask for an adjournment of Michelle Toth’s matters in relation to the death of Lane Tailfeathers of Fort Macleod. ... Read More »
2 responsesSmoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition set to grill again
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Smoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition is coming back for its second annual event where Master Series and Backyard Amateur teams will compete for the best barbecue July 23 and 24. Professionally sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), the competition features prizes awarded in the four traditional categories of Chicken, ... Read More »
2 responsesSex assault case to set sentencing hearing and trial date next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The setting of sentencing and trial dates for a Lethbridge man charged with sex-related offences have been adjourned to appear in front of Judge already involved with the case. Sohil Bindra’s matter appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday with the intention to set a sentencing hearing and schedule a trial date, but the matter ... Read More »
1 responseCrown stays charges against Coutts protestor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two among several people arrested in relation to the protest at the Coutts border in January and February appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. Provincial Crown Prosecutor M. Dalidowicz stated Tuesday that the Crown directs a stay of proceedings as it relates to Luke Berk, who was charged with mischief and possession of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parkrun focuses on inclusivity
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
The global-wide Parkrun was founded at Bushy Park in London, England back in October 2004 and the Lethbridge run was founded in 2019 by Jim and Ellen Carter. Parkrun is a five-kilometre event that takes place around the world at 9 a.m. every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 23 countries across five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat stroke no joke, says Suttorp
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services is encouraging all residents to take precautions to avoid heat related illnesses during extreme conditions. A heat warning can be issued in Alberta when forecasts predict two or more consecutive days of daytime temperatures reaching 32 degrees, and 16 degrees at night. Alberta Health ... Read More »
3 responsesCoutts conspiracy suspects to stand trial in June 2023
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A trial date has been set for four southern Alberta men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February. During Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, Justice C.S. Anderson ordered Christopher Lysak, Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and Chris Carbert, to stand trial together ... Read More »
1 responseFestival injects Latin flavour into city
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association presented a festive Latin Fest at the Multicultural Centre on Saturday. Attendees could enjoy bands, live music, dancing, Latin food and drinks and children’s entertainment all afternoon and into the evening. “Latin Fest is an opportunity for Latin people in our community to celebrate Latin culture with music, dance, food ... Read More »
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