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MLA Neudorf identifies doc shortage as area of focus for 2022

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Another year is at its end and MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf has seen some positives despite the challenges facing Albertans with COVID-19. Among the issues facing Lethbridge is the doctor shortage, which has left more than 40,000 residents without a primary care physician. And Neudorf knows it’s a problem. “If you ... Read More »

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MLA Phillips optimistic about 2022 after a tumultuous past year

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a tumultuous year dealing with the Alberta government’s handling of many issues, MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips is optimistic about 2022. In 2021, the NDP MLA addressed on behalf of her constituents many matters including the doctor shortage in Lethbridge, the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as coal ... Read More »

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Synchrobelles looking for talent

By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Synchrobelles are looking for a few swimmers with all the right moves. On Friday afternoon at the University of Lethbridge pool, the synchronized swimming team held an introductory course for interested swimmers to see just how fun it can be to bust into dance routines in the water. ... Read More »

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Indigenous Afghan vet shares struggle with PTSD

By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

Serving in the Canadian military afforded Preston Crow Chief a once-in-a-lifetime experience a little over a decade ago. The Canadian military also helped him during a dark period following that experience. Crow Chief, from the Blood Tribe Nation, served in Afghanistan with Canada’s military from October 2009 to June 2010 and was the guest speaker ... Read More »

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Local walking club comes in from the cold

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Frigid outdoor temperatures are no barrier to getting winter exercise for members of the Runner’s Soul Walking Club. While the outside temperature hovered at -20C Thursday morning, club members walked in a comfortable environment indoors at the Servus Sports Centre on the soccer pitch turf, not worrying about numbing cold or icy sidewalks. ... Read More »

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Hearing cancelled for accused in deadly 2019 collision

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary hearing scheduled to run this week for a 38-year-old man charged in connection with a drunk driving death more than two years ago has been cancelled. The hearing for Wesley Brian Phillips was set to begin Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court and run through the week, then after a short adjournment, continue ... Read More »

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City not responsible for warming centre closure – Sik-Ooh-Kotoki transitioning clients to Alpha House

By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Allegations circulating in the community that the City of Lethbridge is behind shutting down an emergency warming centre at the Sik-Ooh-Kotoki Friendship Society are false, said City officials on Thursday. On Wednesday, a social media post which appeared to be associated with the SAGE Clan had suggested the City of Lethbridge was responsible ... Read More »

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Adair takes the helm as new Lethbridge fire chief

By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Looking inward for the right fit, the City of Lethbridge has announced the selection of deputy chief Greg Adair as the new chief for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. “I’m very honoured and excited to be taking on the role of chief for the City of Lethbridge,” said Adair speaking to media on ... Read More »

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COVID prompts adjournment in major drug smuggling case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing for a husband and wife who tried to smuggle 84 kilograms of cocaine into Alberta four years ago has been adjourned for a month. Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor were scheduled to have their sentencing hearing Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, but after learning Kirandeep and her husband’s lawyer, Greg Dunn, ... Read More »

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Committee defers decision on cityLINK transit report

By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2022

Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The Civic Works Standing Policy Committee has deferred until its Feb. 3 meeting a decision whether to recommend city council approve a report on the new cityLINK transit system. The system is currently working on a six-month trial after being launched last August. Transit manager Tim Sanderson gave the meeting ... Read More »

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Phillips optimistic about upcoming public inquiry

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips is feeling positive about an upcoming public inquiry into the Lethbridge Police Service. “I’m grateful that the minister called it. I really am. I’m very grateful to Minister Madu. I didn’t even ask for this; he just did it,” said Phillips this week. An inquiry ordered by ... Read More »

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