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UCP candidate Toews releases inflation plan, MLA Phillips critical
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips says Albertans will be paying more and getting less if UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews’ plan to ease inflation is implemented. On Monday in Grande Prairie, Toews released his plan which includes making permanent the provincial fuel tax and natural gas rebate when energy prices are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence ordered for 2019 referee assault
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 57-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to a 2019 assault charge earlier this year, changed his plea to guilty on Monday and received a 90-day conditional sentence. After multiple adjournments, change of lawyers and plea changes, the matter of Robert Farrell Creighton resulted in a 90-day conditional sentence order and was put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Building Brains Together offers summer outdoor play
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Building brains together – that’s the focus of a family outdoor play program running at different parks in the summer through early August. The Building Brains Together organization is aimed at developing healthy and resilient children, families and society. It aligns closely with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. The family outdoor play program ... Read More »
2 responsesBail condition amendment sought for accused human trafficker
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Tuesday, in regards to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. Ahmed ... Read More »
1 responseSeniors learning kayak skills through Nord-Bridge initiative
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
Seniors from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre began their first of four kayaking lessons recently at Park Lake. The lessons are being provided by High Level Canoes and Kayaks and it’s the first program of its kind being offered from both organizations. “We had one of our co-workers suggest it because she loves to go kayaking ... Read More »
1 responseWaterton officially opens new visitor centre
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Waterton Lakes National Park celebrated the official opening of its new visitor centre Tuesday with a ceremonial planting of white bark pine trees, joined by the Kainai and Piikani Nations. Although the Centre opened back in February, the event served as a ceremonial thank you to those ... Read More »
3 responsesBail denied for man accused in Coutts conspiracy
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Bail for the remaining individual accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February, has been denied. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Johnna Kubik ruled in Lethbridge court Monday that Jerry Morin must remain in custody until his trial. The trial is set to ... Read More »
2 responsesWalk to Breathe organizer calling for support
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
After two years, 840 kilometres and raising nearly $100,000, the 2022 version of the Walk to Breathe has been forced to change and the organizer is calling for Albertans to keep the event alive. Edmonton’s Chris Sadleir, who is the heart and soul of the event, received a doctor’s recommendation of sitting out the 2022 ... Read More »
2 responsesGoldfish derbies targeting invasive species in the city
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge hosted a Goldfish Fishing Derby at Firelight Pond for the public on Saturday. The derby allowed the public to learn about the invasive species of goldfish in the city’s storm water ponds and attendees could cast a line in hopes of catching one to help lessen the population of the goldfish ... Read More »
1 responseReport shows tenant confidence on the rise in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Longer lease terms are showing an increase in office tenants’ confidence across the city, according to a recent Avison Young Lethbridge Office Market Insights report. The report states that due to the COVID-19 pandemic the need for flexible work, co-working spaces, worker’s health and wellbeing, and a better office life for the future ... Read More »
1 responseInterfaith Food Bank launches back-to-school campaign
By Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
The Interfaith Food Bank is helping families prepare for back to school this summer with the annual Ready Set Go! Fair in partnership with My City Care’s Stuff the Bus, aiming to help prepare families with the necessary supplies children need for returning to school. Working with community agencies and local school district the Fair ... Read More »
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