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Adjournments for five in homicide case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Five people accused in the death of a Fort Macleod man last year will be back in court next month to possibly set dates for a preliminary inquiry. Lawyers for the accused, Richard Lavell, Miranda Turuk, Randy Giroux, Michelle Toth and Edward Goodrich, made a brief appearance this week in Lethbridge provincial court, ... Read More »
1 responseShandro slams bail legislation at chamber luncheon
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General Tyler Shandro addressed a range of topics Wednesday in a luncheon sponsored by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. An enthusiastic and focused audience listened to and engaged with the minister during the session at the Sandman Signature Hotel. Shandro, the MLA for Calgary Acadia since 2019, ... Read More »
2 responsesSee Alberta’s parks through an Indigenous lens
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 28th, 2022
The Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada invites Canadians and travellers to explore experiences across the country through an Indigenous lens. Working with Parks Canada, ITAC recognizes the role Indigenous Peoples have in protecting historic sites, national parks, and conservation areas, and is hoping to share the stories of the area along with the rich history ... Read More »
2 responsesHammer attack nets eight months
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com What started out as simple theft, turned into robbery after a 22-year-old man stole a bicycle then struck the owner with a hammer. Simon Danny Scout took the bike about 1 a.m. on March 1 of last year, only moments after its owner left it outside the A&W restaurant on 2 A Avenue North. ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS contest selects landmark name for new K-9 puppy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After holding a puppy naming contest last month and sifting through over 500 entries, the Lethbridge Police Service has selected a name for the newest member of the K-9 unit. “We had an overwhelming response, we had over 700 entries from within the city of Lethbridge from ages four to 14, there were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council reviews City achievements over 2022
By Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept the second quarterly report for the Gateway to Opportunity 2022 Action Plan which outlines the status of each initiative Council has identified as priorities. During the second quarter of this year, council moved ahead steadily on several key items identified in the plan. “Lethbridge City Council ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Driver who fled police to learn fate Sept. 7
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old man who nearly struck a police officer with his vehicle as he fled from a traffic stop, is set to be sentenced when his matter returns to court in September. Eric Steven Brown pleaded guilty in April to charges of driving while prohibited, dangerous driving and obstructing a peace officer, but his sentencing hearing was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City votes to amend bus pass resolution to include Ukrainians
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously passed a revision to its recent decision on the bus pass program for refugees to include Ukrainians arriving in the city from their war-torn country. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel to revise the wording of a decision made on July 5. It required ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrant for accused in firearms case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a 35-year-old man who disappeared after he was released on bail last month. The warrant was issued Tuesday after Nelson Myles Mumford failed to show up for a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. The accused had been released June 30 on $250 bail and conditions that include ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt cemetery tours a stroll through city’s history
By Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Galt Museum and Archives hosted a tour of the Mountain View Cemetery Wednesday morning, part of their traditional Cemetery Walks tours showcasing the rich history of Lethbridge’s local cemeteries. Participants were guided on a tour of Mountain View by Tanis Crosschild, assistant coordinator for the museum, ... Read More »
1 responseSummer camp for kids as dog days commence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on July 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Helen Schuler Nature Centre in partnership with the Galt Museum and Archives, Fort Whoop-Up, SAAG, and New West Theatre is offering the Coulees and Culture Summer Day Camp this week. The program allows participants between the ages of six to ten years of age to learn, grow and play at a new ... Read More »
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