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Accused in 2021 homicide scheduled for prelim hearing
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A Lethbridge man who was charged with second-degree murder more than a year ago, is finally scheduled to have a preliminary hearing, but not until later this fall. During a brief hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart confirmed the accused, Jade Levi Trotter, is scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in city shooting headed directly to trial
By Lethbridge Herald on May 20th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald A preliminary hearing for a Toronto man accused of killing a Lethbridge man more than two years ago, has been cancelled and the accused will go directly to trial. Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was scheduled to begin a three-day preliminary hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but instead his lawyer, Akram Attia ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grant injects Brazilian flavour into St. Francis band program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on May 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Students at St. Francis Junior High School will soon have the opportunity to learn how to play Brazilian percussion instruments, purchased thanks to a grant received Thursday. Band teacher Kyle Harmon said he has been working on growing and diversifying the band program since he started working at St. Francis Jr. High School eight years ago. ... Read More »
1 responseMock collision staged in Coaldale to raise awareness about distracted driving
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
Nicholas Allen For The Herald Coaldale high school students witnessed a mock disaster put on by local emergency services on Wednesday. Coaldale & District Emergency Services held a mock motor vehicle collision exercise at Kate Andrews High School to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving before the upcoming long weekend. Also in attendance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Waterton Lakes preparing for a busy summer season
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Waterton Lakes National Park expects a busy 2022 summer visitor season with Parks Canada asking visitors to plan ahead before visiting. Waterton Lakes National Park is planning ahead for a busy summer, and visitors are asked to do the same with some tips to make the most of your next visit to Waterton ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local bikers ride for the Chinook Child Life Program
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Dallas Harty’s heartstrings get twanged every year when he takes part in the Teddy Bear Parade, put on by the Southern Alberta Bikers organization. Motorcyclists who ride in the annual event contribute either a new teddy bear or stuffy or give a cash donation that goes to the Child Life Program at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister probed on education during city visit
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald apulido@lethbridgeherald.com During a visit to Lethbridge Wednesday, Alberta’s Minister of Advanced Education answered various questions from the media regarding multiple topics related to post-secondary education. When asked about tuition increases for post-secondary students, Demetrios Nicolaides said there are additional dollars in Budget 2022 earmarked to support student financial assistance. “There’s $12 ... Read More »
1 responseMan still waiting for sentencing after conviction
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was found guilty earlier this month of drugging and sexually assaulting three women on separate occasions is still waiting to find out when he’ll be sentenced. A sentencing hearing for the accused, Sohil Bindra, was expected to be set Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but the matter ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Exhibition revenues were significantly impacted by COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on May 19th, 2022
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald. Lethbridge and District Exhibition revenue in 2021 dropped nine per cent from 2020, the Economic Standing Policy Committee of city council was told Wednesday. That $3.75 million in revenue was 25.4 per cent lower than the five-year average from 2017-2021, Exhibition Chief Executive Officer Mike Warkentin told the SPC in ... Read More »
1 responseCanadian rock icon Bryan Adams bringing new tour to the Enmax Centre
By Al Beeber on May 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Remember the summer of ’69? Well, maybe Bryan Adams will help you when he hits the Enmax Centre stage on Nov. 8. And the Canadian rock icon might also remind you that kids wanna rock. Yes, Canada’s own member of rock and roll royalty is returning to Lethbridge for the first time in ... Read More »
1 responseAddictions recovery facility breaks ground in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on May 18th, 2022
Dale Woodard For The Herald The shovels went into the ground Wednesday afternoon for what will be a Fresh Start for those battling addiction. In a groundbreaking ceremony, construction began on the Lethbridge Recovery Community, a new 50-bed recovery community that will provide long-term holistic residential treatment for Albertans with addiction and mental health challenges. The ... Read More »
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