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Sex assault case to set sentencing hearing and trial date next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The setting of sentencing and trial dates for a Lethbridge man charged with sex-related offences have been adjourned to appear in front of Judge already involved with the case. Sohil Bindra’s matter appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday with the intention to set a sentencing hearing and schedule a trial date, but the matter ... Read More »
1 responseSmoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition set to grill again
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Smoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition is coming back for its second annual event where Master Series and Backyard Amateur teams will compete for the best barbecue July 23 and 24. Professionally sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS), the competition features prizes awarded in the four traditional categories of Chicken, ... Read More »
2 responsesCoutts trial set but charges await transfer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Charges for three man accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February, are still waiting to be transfered 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 Chris ... Read More »
1 responseParkrun focuses on inclusivity
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
The global-wide Parkrun was founded at Bushy Park in London, England back in October 2004 and the Lethbridge run was founded in 2019 by Jim and Ellen Carter. Parkrun is a five-kilometre event that takes place around the world at 9 a.m. every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 23 countries across five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown stays charges against Coutts protestor
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two among several people arrested in relation to the protest at the Coutts border in January and February appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. Provincial Crown Prosecutor M. Dalidowicz stated Tuesday that the Crown directs a stay of proceedings as it relates to Luke Berk, who was charged with mischief and possession of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat stroke no joke, says Suttorp
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services is encouraging all residents to take precautions to avoid heat related illnesses during extreme conditions. A heat warning can be issued in Alberta when forecasts predict two or more consecutive days of daytime temperatures reaching 32 degrees, and 16 degrees at night. Alberta Health ... Read More »
3 responsesCoutts conspiracy suspects to stand trial in June 2023
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A trial date has been set for four southern Alberta men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February. During Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, Justice C.S. Anderson ordered Christopher Lysak, Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and Chris Carbert, to stand trial together ... Read More »
1 responseRubber hits the road over Street Machine Weekend
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Whether it was engines revving or tires smoking, several cars put on a show at the 100 Foot Dash during the Street Machine Weekend at the Exhibition Grandstand. Street Wheelers focuses on hosting safe events for car enthusiasts throughout the year and this weekend kicked off with a drive-in movie on Thursday, a cruise on ... Read More »
1 responseFurther adjournment in Pincher Creek homicide
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old woman who was recently denied bail while her matters made their way through court, will be back in court next month. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench for Melissa Martens-Lagasse, who is charged with first-degree murder and causing an indignity to a human body, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder charge returns for bail hearing Wednesday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case, who has not yet had a bail hearing, returns to court Wednesday. Edward Goodrich, 51, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder and interfering with a dead body in relation to the death of Lane Tailfeathers of Fort Macleod, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-scooter program proving popular
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Since launching its e-scooter and e-bike concept back in April, Neuron has seen an outstanding response in the city this far. “The community continues to embrace the service. Trips around downtown, north bus terminals, West Lethbridge Towne Centre and local parks continue to be popular routes for riders, including Henderson Park, Galt Gardens and Nicholas ... Read More »
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