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Producers connect at post-pandemic livestock expo
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
The Alberta Livestock Expo took place in Lethbridge Wednesday and Thursday down at Exhibition Park, connecting farmers in southern Alberta with all the latest in livestock production. The two-day event saw over 100 exhibitors on the floor, with many plowing through the crowd to find out the latest in innovation. “This is the first year ... Read More »
1 responseDrug bust suspect may resolve charges without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Lethbridge man charged with several criminal offences following a police raid earlier this year is hoping to resolve the matter without a trial. During a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Frank Llewellyn told the judge he had requested an early case resolution proposal from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
1 responseSexual assault case involving minor adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021 had his matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.
Lethbridge lawyer Frank Llewellyn appeared on behalf of his client, James Robert Martinac, but simply requested an adjournment until next month. Martinac, who remains in remand custody at the Lethbridge Correctional ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous content creator showcasing story of local hip hop through Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 7th, 2022
Jeremiah Morrison from Lethbridge has been named one of 30 emerging Indigenous content creators to be selected for the second Telus Storyhive Indigenous Storyteller Edition. Receiving $20,000 in production funding to create a film project, along with training, and mentorship with a distribution on Telus Optik TV, Morrison’s project will be a documentary style piece ... Read More »
2 responsesDrug bust defendants scheduled to be back in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who disappeared after he was released from custody following a drug bust in February, is scheduled to be back in court today. The matter for Brandon Douglas Rourke was in Lethbridge provincialĂ‚Â court Wednesday, but simply adjourned for one day after the judgeĂ‚Â was told the Crown and defence are still discussing ... Read More »
1 responseLegion explores local history through veterans banners
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
Lethbridge Salute Our Veterans projects are now on display around the city, displaying 80 banners with veterans who have served past and present. Placed on city light poles in areas with historical military significance like City Hall, the Legion, Army, Navy and Air Force Club, the train station, and the airport. Banners will fly each ... Read More »
1 responseRetail cannabis robbery case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man accused of robbing a cannabis store last year, then fired his lawyer last month because he felt his case was not progressing fast enough, is still waiting for Legal Aid to appoint him a new lawyer. The matter for Hank Lee Tremblay was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where duty ... Read More »
1 responseNDP against proposed Alberta pension plan
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
A new report shows the UCP Government’s plan to withdraw Albertans from the Canada Pension Plan could cost Albertans more in the long term while increasing the risk to their retirement savings. According to documents acquired by Postmedia from Employment and Social Development Canada, the province would have to meet three conditions to create its ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Family Services opens new courtyard to assist with clients
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services celebrated the opening of a new courtyard on Tuesday with an open house for patrons, volunteers and donors. The new courtyard has been incorporated into the LFS north office at 1107 2A Avenue North and will serve as a gathering place for stakeholders, clients and employees. “We’re so pleased to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assault, resisting arrest results in suspended sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 6th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old woman who was given a suspended sentenceĂ‚Â in 2020 for assault, has received another suspended sentenceĂ‚Â for a second assault, as well as other criminal offences. Destinee Santangelo was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, after pleading guilty to single counts of assault, mischief causing damage and resisting a peace officer. At about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prospective students explore college’s open house
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 6th, 2022
Lethbridge College opened its doors to prospective students Wednesday at its Fall 2022 Open House. The Trades, Technologies, and Innovation Facility hosted potential students as they walked the campus to explore the 60 academic programs, meeting with instructors, and taking tours around campus. The open house allowed those interested in learning at the College find ... Read More »
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