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Man charged in human trafficking case denied Legal Aid
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who took a second job to save enough money to hire a lawyer has been told he doesn’t qualify for Legal Aid assistance, because he makes too much money. Meriton Krasniqi, who faces several sex-related offences stemming from a human trafficking case, had been attempting to retain counsel after he parted ... Read More »
2 responsesDaughter raising awareness after local seniors victimized in Bitcoin scam
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The daughter of a Lethbridge senior couple who recently became victims of a scam that cost them over $10,000 is sharing their story in hopes to create awareness for others. It all began while Dana Allison’s parents were on a website trying to download a book, when they noticed a pop-up screen prompting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assumptions about disabled need to be challenged
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2022
Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs heard Thursday from speaker Marie Moyer, assistant coordinator with the L’Arche Lethbridge, on the ongoing quest for belonging amongst people with intellectual disabilities. Outlining the mission of L’Arche, Moyer shared personal stories of people she has worked with, and the struggles those with intellectual disabilities face in today’s world. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder suspect undergoing psychological assessment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged with second-degree murder will remain in custody at the Calgary Remand Centre while he continues to undergo a psychological assessment. Jade Levi Trotter is being assessed at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary to determine whether there are grounds to believe he was, at the time of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food rescue group desperate for distribution funding
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 20th, 2022
A non-profit food rescue based in Fort Macleod is asking for help from the community as it struggles to keep its doors open into the new year. Alberta Food Rescue and Distribution, formerly known as Calgary Family Peer Connections, rescues and distributes food focused on large quantity supports with communities, agencies, and organizations to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Domesticated Divas partnering with local schools for fundraising events
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2022
LCI in conjunction with Domesticated Divas Events hosted its Holiday Market to fundraise for the band and drama programs on Saturday. There were 60 vendors on hand, including a couple of student-led tables. “We’ve paired up with the LCI band and also the drama department to help raise funds for the programs that they need ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS respond to Police Act amendments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com In December an amendment to the Police Act was proposed after 34 years to improve public confidence, reduce barriers for Albertans and see complaints resolved more quickly. The Police Amendment Act 2022 (Bill 6) was passed in the Legislature and received Royal Assent on Dec. 15. Lethbridge Police Service Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Performers braving frigid temps for Live Nativity
By Lethbridge Herald on December 19th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will be re-enacting their annual Live Nativity with live animals over three days this week. The 12-and-a-half minute long Live Nativity is a re-enactment of the birth of Jesus Christ as scripted in the Bible. Cory Livingstone, Live Nativity organizer, said, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Perpetrator in sexual assaults to be sentenced in February
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was found guilty of sexually assaulting three women several years ago, won’t be sentenced until early in the new year. Judge Jerry LeGrandeur is expected to sentence Sohil Bindra on Feb. 6, 2023, nearly a year after he was found guilty of numerous sex-related offences. The sentencing date had ... Read More »
1 responseLodging Assoc. enhancing virtual reality resources through federal grant
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2022
Lethbridge Lodging Association will have the opportunity to market the city as a global destination thanks to a federal investment. LLA launched a new initiative that will showcase diverse local, regional and Indigenous tourism experiences that will use digital, augmented and virtual reality assets. The initiative was made possible thanks to the PrairieCan Tourism Relief ... Read More »
1 responseIRC program ‘scours the streets’ to deliver care packages
By Cal Braid - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 17th, 2022
The Indigenous Recovery Coaching Program (IRC) gathered on Friday in their bustling headquarters to assemble holiday care packages. In partnership with Collaborative Strategies Consulting Inc. and Stunt Nations, they pooled resources for the care packages and took to the streets in the afternoon to hand-deliver them to hotspots in the city. The packages contained ‘words ... Read More »
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