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Lawyers discuss early resolution in baby assault case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The father accused of sexually assaulting his young baby girl remains in custody while his lawyer and the Crown discuss resolving the matter, possibly without a trial. The accused’s lawyer appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, and requested an adjournment until March 17 to allow time for him and the Crown to have ... Read More »

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Human trafficking trial cancelled over breakdown between accused and lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-day trial for a man facing numerous sex-related offences in relation to a human trafficking case, has been cancelled. Mohammad Neirabani was scheduled to stand trial earlier in the week, but it was adjourned after the accused and his lawyer, Kirsten Lancee of Calgary, parted ways, and Lancee was permitted to get ... Read More »

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LPS unveils strategic plan at commission meeting

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 25th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service 2023-26 strategic plan was unveiled Wednesday at the monthly meeting of the Lethbridge Police Commission. In a report, commission chair Dawna Coslovi said the plan identifies goals which LPS will be focusing on in coming years. “The 2022 Community Survey completed by citizens clearly showed that while the majority ... Read More »

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‘Suspicious’ fire destroys historic downtown hotel

By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023

Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter An early morning fire, which police are calling suspicious, has destroyed a historic downtown building. Emergency responders from four stations responded to the fire along 5 St South across from Galt Gardens at around 2:15 a.m. with 28 members. The blaze at the Lethbridge Hotel resulted in ... Read More »

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Local veterinarian looks to develop net zero clinic

By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023

Local veterinarian Jacob Adserballe has an exciting project in the works – a new net zero clinic. Adserballe has worked as a veterinarian in Lethbridge and Pincher Creek for most of his professional life and is now a veterinary business consultant based out of Pincher Creek. In citing his experience in the field he said, ... Read More »

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Bail granted man arrested after drug seizure

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Standoff man who was arrested after Lethbridge police seized more than $150,000 worth of drugs three days before Christmas, has been granted bail. Larry Healy Jr. was released from custody Thursday, following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, where he, along with a surety, promised to pay $1,000 if he ... Read More »

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Education researcher seeks resiliency in the classroom

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023

The University of Lethbridge is off for Reading Week but its halls aren’t empty. The South Western Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association started its convention Thursday with teachers meeting in person for two days of learning on how to expand their teaching prowess. With 152 speakers, and over 100 workshops happening, teachers will come together to ... Read More »

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Psychiatric assessment ordered for man accused in health centre killing

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge, has been ordered to undergo a 30-day psychiatric assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary. Charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault against Wesley Red Young Man were addressed for the first time Thursday in Lethbridge ... Read More »

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City teacher helps youth stay connected to culture

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Adedeji Bowoade recalls the times when, as a small child, he and other children would sit in a circle under the Nigerian moonlight and listen to their elders tell the story of how the tortoise got its cracked back. The tale is an ancient one, and tells of a great famine in the ... Read More »

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Nova Scotia duo performing at the Empress next month

By Lethbridge Herald on February 24th, 2023

Nova Scotia-based duo Gunning & Cormier are bringing their sweet guitar skills and perfect harmonies to the Empress on Thursday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. for the fifth show in the Centre Stage Concert Series. The friends, collaborators and co-writers have co-created two folk/country/bluegrass albums and go back nearly 25 years when Dave Gunning had ... Read More »

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Professor addresses ‘big picture’ of climate change at SACPA

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 24th, 2023

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard from University of Lethbridge Professor of Philosophy Ken Peacock on Thursday on the topic of climate change. Peacock, who works in the philosophy of science department, spoke to audience members about the Conference of the Parties (COP), the issues of climate change, and the goal towards solving ... Read More »

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