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Celebration ushers in Year of the Rabbit for local Chinese
By Justin Seward on January 31st, 2023
The Southern Alberta Chinese Association celebrated the Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Convention Centre on Saturday night. The Lunar New Year began on Jan. 22 and is meant to usher in the Year of the Rabbit – the Water Rabbit in particular. “In Chinese culture, the Rabbit ... Read More »
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By Lethbridge Herald on January 30th, 2023
Justin Seward LETHBRIDGE HERALD The anniversary truck convoy to Coutts and a fundraiser event were held on Saturday in support of four men who remain in custody accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border last year. A truck convoy left Lethbridge at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning for ... Read More »
12 responsesAHS declares outbreak of pertussis in South Zone
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
Ry Clarke Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services has declared an outbreak of pertussis (whooping cough) in the central part of the South Zone, reminding people of the importance of immunization, especially in young children, to prevent further illness. AHS held a press conference early Friday morning with Dr Vivien Suttorp, lead ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS investigating mischief at St. Francis Jr. High
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE Lethbridge Police are investigating after a city school sustained fire damage Thursday night. At approximately 11:51 p.m. police responded to an alarm at St. Francis Junior High along the 300 block of 18 Street South. Police found a window on the northwest side of the building had been pried open and two ... Read More »
3 responsesPolice warn of possible traffic delays due to planned convoy
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE/RCMP Lethbridge Police are advising the public of possible traffic disruptions inside and outside city limits as a result of a planned convoy from Lethbridge to Coutts Saturday. Participating vehicles are expected to depart Lethbridge Saturday morning and travel to Coutts along Highway 4 before returning to the city for a private event. ... Read More »
10 responsesMore delays in Tailfeathers homicide case
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against five people charged in relation to the death of a Fort Macleod man nearly two years ago continues to be delayed while lawyers wait to schedule a pre-trial conference. The matter for Miranda Mae Turuk, Richard William Lavell, Randy Lee Giroux, Michelle Lee Toth and Edward Alexander ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf under fire for Red Deer hospital remarks
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
Al Beeber LETHBRIDGE HERALD abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Minister of Infrastructure and MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf is under fire for comments he made Thursday in Red Deer about expansion of that city’s hospital. According to the Red Deer Advocate newspaper, Neudorf, who is also a Deputy Premier, stated at a public information session that “There are ... Read More »
3 responsesDrug suspect going back to court
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
Delon Shurtz LETHBRIDGE HERALD dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who is facing charges after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, is scheduled to be back in court next week. Larry Healy Jr. made a brief appearance Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but his matter was simply adjourned until ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation expecting more requests for grant funding
By Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman LETHBRIDGE HERALD apulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is that time of the year again. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting grant applications for the Community Priorities, Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life, and Youth in Action Grants Programs. Community Foundation executive director, Charleen Davidson, said they are expecting an increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parents of abused child remain in custody; back in court Feb. 3
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
Alejandra Pulido Guzman and Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A small group braved the icy roads and chilly weather Friday morning to gather once again outside the Lethbridge Provincial Courthouse in support of a six-week-old baby who had been assaulted and sexually assaulted. Many of the supporters who attended the rally on Friday morning were also ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in major drug bust seeks release
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to one of the city’s largest drug busts, is working on a plan for his release from custody. Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus said Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he is waiting to receive more disclosure from the Crown’s office, which will help his client, Patrick Rodney, gain ... Read More »
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