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Galt earns national recognition for “Voices of the Land” project
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The Galt Museum and Archives has earned national recognition for its “Voices of the Land” Project. The Canadian Museums Association has given the the Galt an honourable mention in its Social Impact category, “Making a notable effort to reimagine the role of museums as the keepers of knowledge, the Galt Museum’s ... Read More »
1 responseCity seeking feedback on cart relocation project
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge has launched an online survey seeking public input on a cart relocation project by the Waste and Recycling Department. The City collects garbage and recycling from about 34,000 households and it wants to hear from residents whether they have pickup in the front of their residences or ... Read More »
1 responseWoman in murder case released on bail
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm woman charged with several other people in relation to a one-year old murder case has been released on bail and ordered to live with her father in the small southern Alberta town. Michelle Toth, 37, who has been in custody since her arrest in May, was released from ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge & District Exhibition Lotteries Program Announces Partnership with Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association
By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2022
Lethbridge & District Exhibition has officially partnered with Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association for its lotteries program. Rooted in Lethbridge, Lethbridge & District Exhibition and Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association are proud to make an impact across the region, and give back to the communities and people who have supported us over the years, said the Exhibition ... Read More »
1 responseNo more time in jail for man who pleads guilty to theft charges
By Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was caught stealing items from stores on numerous occasions earlier this year won’t have to spend any more time in custody, despite receiving a jail sentence Tuesday. Stephen Rene Geworsky was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court to five months in jail after pleading guilty to four ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PaganFest aims for awareness and acceptance
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a non-profit society aimed at promoting tolerance and acceptance and on Saturday, the Southern Alberta Pagan Association was at Galt Gardens spreading its word. After a hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, the association was able on a cool and cloudy day to finally stage its festival again. The mission of the association ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Housing starts down in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Construction on a total of 44 new homes was started here in May, down 14 from the previous month, according to the Lethbridge Housing Report. Of those, 24 were single detached while 18 were row/semi-detached and two others were multi-unit or apartments. The total is down 5 from the 10-year average. In Medicine ... Read More »
1 responseBail for man facing firearms, property charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A second Lethbridge man charged following a police investigation into property theft earlier this year has been released from custody. Nelson Myles Mumford, 35, was released late last week from remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre on $250 cash bail and several conditions, including he report weekly to the Picture Butte RCMP ... Read More »
1 responseJail time for man guilty of multiple offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old Lethbridge man with a long criminal record that includes a conviction for manslaughter, has been sent to jail for committing several criminal offences in and around the city between 2020 and 2021. William Edward Fick was sentenced to 17 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court ... Read More »
1 responseLe Barons Car Club revved up to back in public
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
The Le Barons Car Club is excited to be back in the public eye after a couple years of being limited to what it could do because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far now this year the car club has been able to host its drag races at the Lethbridge airport a couple of weeks ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS Watch program receives Alberta Community Justice Award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Since its founding in 2019 by the Lethbridge Police Service to help make the community a safer place, manager Jeff Cove has seen the organization grow and earn provincial recognition. Staffed by volunteers from their 20s to 60s, many with an interest in pursuing law enforcement careers, The Watch is a downtown-based program ... Read More »
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