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The Glorious Sons taking care of ‘unfinished business’ on tour
By Al Bieber on June 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For the Glorious Sons, the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a blessing in disguise. After years of touring and recording, the band needed a break and after a long time away from each other and the stresses of performing, the Canadian rockers are back on the road taking care of some unfinished business. ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer no-shows delay Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz on June 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest near the Coutts border earlier this year had his court matters adjourned two days in a row when first his lawyer then the Crown prosecutors failed to attend court. Anthony Olienick was scheduled to appear in Lethbridge provincial court ... Read More »
1 responseLPS enlisting kids help in naming new member of K9 team
By Lethbridge Herald on June 15th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service K9 Unit is asking for help with the naming of their newest member by inviting children in the community to enter the Name the Puppy contest. LPS needs help naming a 12-week-old Belgian Malinois puppy who is just beginning his training to become the newest member ... Read More »
4 responsesAccused killer still waiting for trial date to be set
By Delon Shurtz on June 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Toronto man accused of killing a Lethbridge man during a dispute more than two years ago in the city, is still waiting to stand trial for murder. A trial date has yet to be set for the accused, Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe, but when the matter was in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with sex offences may not be facing a trial
By Delon Shurtz on June 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a Lethbridge man charged with sex-related offences against a woman has been cancelled, and may be resolved rather than setting a new trial date. Sohil Bindra was scheduled to begin a five-day trial next week, but during a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, the trial was vacated and the matter adjourned ... Read More »
1 responseTarget Hunger food drive supports the needy
By Justin Seward on June 15th, 2022
The Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks held its annual Target Hunger city-wide food drive event on Saturday. The day needed hundreds of volunteers to cover over 200 routes to either pick up or drop off bags of food and to sort the bags at both food banks when food comes in. This year brought in ... Read More »
1 responseHomicide suspect pleads guilty to unrelated assaults
By Delon Shurtz on June 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man accused of killing another man during a confrontation last month, has received a short jail sentence for two unrelated assaults more than a year ago. Sheldon Nicholas LePage pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of assault and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The first ... Read More »
2 responsesNew CEO takes the helm at YWCA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on June 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After an extensive search, the Board of Directors Hiring Committee of YWCA Lethbridge and District has appointed Jill Young as the new Chief Executive Officer. “This process of working with the board and the hiring committee has been wonderful,” said Young. She said she spent the last 16 years in Edmonton and has ... Read More »
1 responseCity reacts to province’s lifting of COVID rules
By Lethbridge Herald on June 14th, 2022
Trevor Busch Lethbridge Herald tbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With the province moving to rescind all remaining COVID restrictions as of midnight last night, the City of Lethbridge is pivoting to respond to the announcement with changes to some of its services. One last major line in the defence against COVID-19 was the requirement for mandatory masking on public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nature Play Day a big success at Henderson
By Justin Seward on June 14th, 2022
The Helen Schuler Coulee Centre saw the return of its Nature Play Day at Henderson Lake Park on Saturday afternoon. The outdoor-style festival had 20 plus play-based activities from local community organizations for all ages. Among vendors were Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s outdoor games, Family Centre’s mud kitchen, Lethbridge College’s loose parts playground, try dragonboating ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder suspect denied bail
By Delon Shurtz on June 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old woman who hoped to be released from custody while her murder case made its way through court, has been denied bail. Justice Dallas Miller refused to release Melissa Martens-Lagasse following the conclusion of her bail hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Martens-Lagasse, who is charged with first-degree murder and ... Read More »
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