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Kenney optimistic, but farm supports in place should drought continue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During his visit to Lethbridge on Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney spoke to the media about various topics which included the agriculture sector. When asked about the options the province has in place to support the agriculture industry, especially local farmers in case of another hot, dry summer, Kenney said there is a full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug and property convictions result in four month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Levi Cyprian Harris wasn’t expecting to come across any bears in Lethbridge, so he really didn’t need the can of bear spray he was caught carrying last year. On Oct. 20, 2021 police found a stolen Ford Ranger and Ford Focus in Coalhurst, on which were attached stolen licence plates. Harris, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PIP International’s new tech putting pea protein back on the table
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
A new breakthrough in plant-based proteins is coming to southern Alberta. Lethbridge ag-tech plant-based processor, PIP International (PIP), announced a new technology involving plant proteins on May 10. The technology has “cracked the code” on pea protein’s taste, colour, texture and performance according to founder and CEO of PIP International Christine Lewington. “There’s a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disc golf course helps elevate college fundraiser
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College students and employees teamed up for a round of disc golf Thursday as part of the new Chain-Shaker, Scholarship-Maker fundraising event. Teams of eight competed to raise funds that will go toward the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences (CBAS) scholarships, following the legacy left behind by the ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old man who was killed earlier this month following an altercation with another man, was facing numerous charges before they were withdrawn this week in Lethbridge provincial court. Charges against Amber Bahadur Khadka of sexual assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, mischief, failing to attend for fingerprinting, and trespassing, were ... Read More »
1 responseMental health inspires local goldsmith’s new jewellery line
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
A local goldsmith has started her own jewellery line featuring pieces dedicated to mental health. Goldsmith McKenna Morrison launched a line of jewellery, McKenna Kay Designs, after goldsmithing for close to three years with Tompkins Jewellers. The McKenna Kay Designs ‘Emotions’ collection is handmade here in Lethbridge. “About six months ago, I had brought in ... Read More »
1 responseBird feeders can be vector for avian disease
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Bird feeders are common in Lethbridge yards but residents who want to help their feathered friends need to take precautions to prevent spread of disease and to deter creatures such as mice and voles. Regularly cleaning feeders and bird baths are two ways people can keep birds healthy, says Anna Larney, facility programming ... Read More »
1 responseTaber agricultural fraud case finally headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man will finally stand trial, some eight years after he was charged with defrauding three Taber agriculture businesses of nearly $1 million. The case against Scott James Piggott was in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench this week, where a week-long trial was scheduled to begin May 1, 2023. Piggott, 40, ... Read More »
1 responseMan awaits sentencing for distributing intimate images without consent
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who distributed photos of his girlfriend on pornography sites will remain in custody while he waits to be sentenced later this year. Shamus Jacques Turcotte hoped to be released on bail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of breaching probation, failure to comply with release orders ... Read More »
1 responseValedictorian honoured to represent college grads
By Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s 2022 spring valedictorian has been chosen. Natural Resource Compliance student Matthew Henry has been named valedictorian for Lethbridge College’s Spring 2022 Convocation. He will lead the procession of graduates and speak at the ceremony planned for May 27 in the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. Henry, who was also valedictorian of his high school class ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Airport takes flight following renovations
By Lethbridge Herald on May 11th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge officially celebrated the grand opening of the newly renovated and improved Lethbridge Airport in the presence of stakeholders and government partners Wednesday. Premier Jason Kenney said the grand opening was a big moment for southern Alberta and for the future of the region’s economy. “It’s definitely ... Read More »
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