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Autopsy report in Tailfeathers case soon to be released to defence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After waiting months to receive an autopsy report relating to the death of a Fort Macleod man more than a year ago, the wait may finally be over. Lawyers for five people charged in the death of Lane Tailfeathers were in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where they told the judge they were still ... Read More »
1 responseHealth fair puts seniors in touch with needed resources
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A health fair staged by the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and students in Mary Nugent’s community health nursing course at the University Lethbridge on Thursday was aimed at connecting seniors to available resources. About 20 different services and organizations set up in the Nord-Bridge multi-purpose hall to assist visitors with their needs. Nugent said ... Read More »
1 responseMultiple petty thefts result in 30 day sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old Lethbridge man caught stealing from numerous businesses to support his drug habit has received a short jail sentence. Robert Allan Moczo was sentenced to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to eight counts of theft under $5,000, and one count each of obstructing a ... Read More »
1 responseVox Musica to perform ‘Joy and Justice’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Vox Musica Choral Society is ready to present their fall concert featuring a 2000 year old message set to two pieces of music composed 300 years apart, during one performance on Saturday at Southminster United Church. The concert, titled Joy and Justice, will feature two major works: Magnificat in D, BWV 243 by ... Read More »
1 responseCastle Mountain offering ‘sneak peek’ this weekend
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort along the southern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is announcing the earliest opening they have had in modern history, with a sneak-peek this weekend Nov. 26 – 27 followed by an official opening day on Friday, Dec. 2. “We will be open this weekend for what we are calling our ‘sneak peek’. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA Phillips responds to fiscal update
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2022
Alberta workers have the second slowest wage growth in Canada, according to information highlighted in a press conference on Thursday with Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips. According to new data from Statistics Canada, Alberta’s average weekly earnings have grown by 2.6 per cent, just ahead of Prince Edward Island at 2.4 per cent. During the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man fined nearly $2,000 for possessing firearm without license
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man was fined nearly $2,000 after he was caught with a stolen handgun early last year. On March 22, 2021 a city resident told police one of his firearms had disappeared and police began an investigation, during which they learned from a third party that Gage Eresman had been showing his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber RCMP assist in escaped ostrich roundup
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The Mounties always get their man – or bird, as the case may be. The Corn Capital of Canada suffered an avian invasion on Thursday morning after 20 ostriches escaped from an enclosure prompting law enforcement to lend a hand in corralling the flightless birds. According to a release from the Taber-Vauxhall RCMP ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Christmas at Casa another success
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2022
The ninth annual Christmas at Casa had market goers in the festive spirit. The market’s focus was to expose the many local artisans that packed both floors of the downtown building and to showcase the facility. On top of vendors, live musicians were hired and all types of artistic practices were supported. “I just think ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supporters march against domestic violence
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Kainai Women’s Wellness Lodge hosted its annual ‘Walk In Her Shoes’ event, bringing awareness to domestic violence on Thursday at the multi-purpose building in Standoff. The group marched with the Blood Tribe Police Service and Fire/EMS crews, who wore heels in a sign of solidarity for ... Read More »
1 responseMayor’s hockey challenge putting hunger on ice
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The second annual Mayor’s Community Hockey Challenge on Sunday is targeting not only the back of the net but most importantly, hunger in the city. The charity hockey game is a fundraiser for local food banks to help them meet the growing need for their services. Mayor Blaine Hyggen’s first challenge last year ... Read More »
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