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Homeless camp residents should be left alone by community
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
Editor: As a new resident and a former mental health professional I’m not sure what the solution is for these encampments. I’m sure it distresses those neighbours who witness what can only be described as Third World living conditions. Surely It time to state the obvious, which is: treating addictions and mental health problems ... Read More »
22 responsesLethbridge showing the country it is a great city
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge We all know how great Lethbridge is and how we can continue to make it even better. Two significant recent happenings – a top-10 placing on Canada’s best small cities list and a major appearance on Amazing Race Canada – will certainly help get the word ... Read More »
2 responsesAdjournment to review disclosure in manslaughter case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday to indicate she has finally received disclosure. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff, who had previously indicated her client Sheldon Nicholas LePage, who is charged with manslaughter, has been in custody for two months waiting for disclosure during her previous ... Read More »
1 responseThemed walk raises funds for Good Sams facility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residents and staff of the Good Samaritan West Highland Centre participated in a fundraising walk called Run, Walk and Roll Friday around the West Highlands Park. Those participating in the walk were encouraged to dress as superheroes and there were quite a few that took advantage of the opportunity to do just that. ... Read More »
1 responseNeudorf to promote Alberta on U.S. trip
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
Two Alberta MLAs will advocate for Alberta’s interests and build stronger relationships while attending the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Annual Meeting. Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and Banff-Kananaskis MLA Miranda Rosin will travel to Boise, Idaho, from July 18-23 to meet with lawmakers, industry representatives and other delegates from CSG West jurisdictions and attend ... Read More »
1 responseTraditional Indigenous games incorporated into SASG line-up
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
Southern Alberta Recreation Association offered residents a chance to participate in traditional Indigenous games Wednesday evening at Indian Battle Park, part of its regional Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG). Traditional games like Make the Stick Jump and Rock in Fist were taught by Piikani First Nation member Mary Ellen Little Mustache, teaching attendants of the ... Read More »
2 responsesMétis Experience shines light on cultural traditions at Fort Whoop-Up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Fort Whoop-Up offered visitors a Métis Experience Friday, where people were able to learn about their culture, artifacts and history from Métis Elder Roderick McLeod. Fort Whoop-Up site coordinator Abbilynn Thom said the Métis Experience is an opportunity for visitors at Fort Whoop-Up to encounter Métis culture through hands-on activities, storytelling and history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe Police Service hosts recruitment pancake breakfast
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
Blood Tribe Police Service held a pancake breakfast for the community Friday morning aiming to improve recruitment within the community and helping close barriers hindering Indigenous members from careers in Canadian Law Enforcement. Hosted in Standoff, recruiters from multiple branches of law enforcement in Canada were present including the Lethbridge Police Service and the Royal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sherman outlines vision in UCP campaign stop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
UCP leadership hopeful Dr. Raj Sherman visited Lethbridge Friday to gather signatures needed to register as a candidate by the deadline on July 20. Sherman is one of nine members seeking endorsement in the leadership race, among others like Danielle Smith and Travis Toews. As of Friday, the UCP website only has one official candidate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police say tactical team likely saved hostage’s life
By Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Believing a hostage’s life was in imminent danger, Lethbridge police on Thursday acted swiftly. The hostage, a 54-year-old woman who had been taken into an office at Lethbridge Legal Guidance by another woman armed with an AirSoft air pistol and a knife, was stabbed multiple times in the neck as ... Read More »
1 responseCrews respond to fire at westside apartment complex
By Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and EMS were called to a residential fire at the Westhaven Estates in the westside of the city Friday. There was no injuries and people were able to go back to their units within approximately an hour after being evacuated. Platoon chief Shawn Folk said they received couple ... Read More »
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