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Accused in Coutts case waiting on bail decision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four southern Alberta men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February, won’t know until later this month whether he’ll be released from remand custody pending his trial. Following a two-day bail hearing Wednesday and Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond continues tradition of Heritage Days festivities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A long line of vehicles heading south from Lethbridge Friday morning was the first indication Canada Day was going to be something special in Raymond. And residents in the home of Canada’s first rodeo made it clear they were ready to celebrate. Streets and sidewalks were packed solid on the route of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jazz Society playing music throughout the year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Jazz Society is bringing back jazz and blues in a different format for 2022 to be able to offer Lethbridge residents music events throughout the year. “Rather than focusing on just the one-week festival we’re actually trying to do pretty much an event each month, all year round so actually spreading ... Read More »
1 responseJudge won’t strike plea of woman who drove over friend
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has refused to strike a guilty plea by a woman who drove over a friend following a night at the bar three years ago. Jessica Lee Gearing had hoped Lethbridge provincial court judge Kristin Ailsby would strike her plea to impaired driving causing bodily harm because, she testified previously, she was ... Read More »
1 responseCity celebrates Canada Day
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Canada Day celebrations at Henderson Lake Park were at full swing Friday where many were able to gather once again in person to enjoy the festivities, a variety of food vendors and activities for all. Facility programmer and Canada day chair for the city of Lethbridge recreation and culture department, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt Museum upgrades membership program
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – The Galt Museum and Archives is launching a new and upgraded membership program for existing and aspiring members. As the ways in which people visit cultural institutions has changed during recent years, and visitors are increasingly engaging online, the Galt has decided to revamp its membership program to better appeal to southwestern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Regional Canada Day activities schedule
By Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
Multiple southern Alberta towns are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day with many activities to choose from. Taber: 8-10:30 a.m.: Free pancake breakfast behind Administration Building at 4900 50 Street 11 a.m. : Flag Raising Ceremony at Confederation Park followed by Cake 11:30 a.m.: Indigenous Dancers 12-5 p.m.: games with Taber Summer Programs, Face Painting with Taber Youth Do ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hootenanny ‘Junk Show’ set to be fun in the park
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hootenanny is coming back for their third summer to bring free plays to Galt Gardens aimed at entertaining kids and adults alike throughout the month of July. This year’s production “The Junk Show” is a play about understanding that everything and everyone has value. Two junk collectors, Dusty and Rusty, spend their days ... Read More »
1 responseMan earns jail time for fleeing from police
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Fleeing from police has earned a Lethbridge man a three-month stay at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Steven Joseph Briggs, 27, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of resisting a peace officer. At about 4:30 p.m. on June 21 police officers with the high risk offender ... Read More »
2 responsesMan in murder case pleads guilty to driving without insurance
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case will serve a jail sentence instead of paying a fine for an unrelated offence under the Traffic Safety Act. Edward Goodrich, 51, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of driving without insurance, and was fined $3,000. However, ... Read More »
3 responsesShoes for Kids YQL looks to start students on the right foot
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Shoes for Kids YQL is coming back for their second annual drive to gather as many running shoes as possible for hundreds of southern Alberta children to start their school year on the right foot. Founding member and spokesperson of Shoes for Kids YQL, Mallory Kristjanson said they are very grateful for the ... Read More »
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