January 22nd, 2025

Local News

Market vendors positive about new Festival Square location

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After being moved to a temporary location because of construction, the Wednesday farmer’s market in Downtown Lethbridge is back in its old but improved location. The third Wednesday farmer’s market, hosted by the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ under the auspices of Lethbridge Exhibition, ran Wednesday in Festival Square attracting strong crowds. The renovated location ... Read More »

1 response

Violent assault that left victim permanently disabled nets two year sentence

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, was sentenced to two years in custody Wednesday. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge Judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Wednesday for sentencing. The accused pleaded guilty last April and agreed to ... Read More »

1 response

Alberta on the Plate features line-up of local restaurants

By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022

Several city establishments will be participating in the fourth annual Alberta on the Plate dine-around festival which runs Aug. 12 through 21. Lethbridge participants include Italian Table, Mocha Cabana, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Telegraph Taphouse, Theoretically Brewing, Water Tower Grill & Bar and Bourbon and Butter. Cattlemen’s Chophouse in Picture Butte is also involved. “This ... Read More »

1 response

County to discuss financial commitment to attract and retain doctors

By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on July 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Lethbridge County council will be exploring the option to provide a monetary commitment to help mitigate the impact of the doctor shortage in the south zone and explore ways to attract family physicians within the county. During a delegation presented during the July 7 council meeting, Lethbridge County council heard from Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, ... Read More »

1 response

Crowsnest Pass prepping for post-pandemic Heritage Festival

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022

The Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival will be hosting its 17th annual event from July 28 – August 1 beginning with the Heritage Youth Theatre Company’s presentation of “Blood at the Barracks – a Courtroom Drama”. The play will reflect this year’s theme of ‘Moonshine, Music, and Mayhem’ paying tribute by marking the ... Read More »

1 response

Rockies trail guide updated for new generation of hikers

By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022

The Canadian Rockies Trail Guide by authors Brian Patton and Bart Robinson is passing its 50-year milestone with the release of its 10th edition. First published by Summerthought Publishing back in 1971, the guide offers a comprehensive guide to backpacking and hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies, including areas in Waterton Lakes National Park and ... Read More »

1 response

STARS aims to improve helicopter fleet through critical donations

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Thanks to a $500,000 gift from BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, STARS is one step closer to being able to renew its helicopter fleet. “At BASF, we are committed to building safe and healthy communities across Canada, which is why supporting STARS was a natural fit,” said Jonathan Sweat, Vice President, BASF Canada Agricultural ... Read More »

3 responses

Lining up to support KidSport

By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022

Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year hiatus because of COVID restrictions, KidSport Lethbridge and Taber staged its annual golf fundraiser on Wednesday at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Ninety-two golfers hit the links in a shotgun start under sunny skies in the afternoon to support KidSport which helps cover the cost of registration fees ... Read More »

2 responses

Accused in manslaughter case sentenced to 21 days on unrelated charge

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to represent her client on an unrelated charge. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff represents Sheldon Nicholas LePage, and the appearance was in regards to a breach of probation charge from January 2022. LePage appeared via CCTV while his lawyer ... Read More »

2 responses

Ultracentrifugation symposium hosted at U of L in Canadian debut

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Science Commons building at the University of Lethbridge took centre stage at an international symposium held in Canada for the first time. The International Analytical Ultracentrifugation Workshop and Symposium celebrated its 25th anniversary at the U of L. The symposium brought about 70 delegates to the city from around the globe while ... Read More »

1 response

Charges still await transfer for Coutts conspiracy case

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Charges for three of the four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, are still waiting to be transferred to Court of Queen’s Bench.
Even though a trial date has been set in Court of Queen’s Bench for Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and ... Read More »

1 response