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Parkrun focuses on inclusivity
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2022
The global-wide Parkrun was founded at Bushy Park in London, England back in October 2004 and the Lethbridge run was founded in 2019 by Jim and Ellen Carter. Parkrun is a five-kilometre event that takes place around the world at 9 a.m. every Saturday morning at more than 2,000 locations in 23 countries across five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heat stroke no joke, says Suttorp
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services is encouraging all residents to take precautions to avoid heat related illnesses during extreme conditions. A heat warning can be issued in Alberta when forecasts predict two or more consecutive days of daytime temperatures reaching 32 degrees, and 16 degrees at night. Alberta Health ... Read More »
3 responsesCoutts conspiracy suspects to stand trial in June 2023
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A trial date has been set for four southern Alberta men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border in January and February. During Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, Justice C.S. Anderson ordered Christopher Lysak, Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and Chris Carbert, to stand trial together ... Read More »
1 responseE-scooter program proving popular
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Since launching its e-scooter and e-bike concept back in April, Neuron has seen an outstanding response in the city this far. “The community continues to embrace the service. Trips around downtown, north bus terminals, West Lethbridge Towne Centre and local parks continue to be popular routes for riders, including Henderson Park, Galt Gardens and Nicholas ... Read More »
3 responsesFurther adjournment in Pincher Creek homicide
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old woman who was recently denied bail while her matters made their way through court, will be back in court next month. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench for Melissa Martens-Lagasse, who is charged with first-degree murder and causing an indignity to a human body, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City provides tips to tackle sweltering temps
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge is sharing tips to help residents stay safe with temperatures forecast to reach the mid 30s for the week. July in Lethbridge often sees the highest temperatures, helping residents work on their tan while getting out and enjoying the city. But the importance of safety during heat waves is being stressed ... Read More »
1 responseFestival injects Latin flavour into city
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association presented a festive Latin Fest at the Multicultural Centre on Saturday. Attendees could enjoy bands, live music, dancing, Latin food and drinks and children’s entertainment all afternoon and into the evening. “Latin Fest is an opportunity for Latin people in our community to celebrate Latin culture with music, dance, food ... Read More »
1 responseService organizations already planning for big Christmas needs
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
The Norland Historic Estate was the site of the inaugural Lethbridge version of the Teddy Bear Picnic fundraiser on Sunday. The Picnic acted as fundraiser for Christmas Hope toy agencies including the Lethbridge Family Services’ Angel Tree, Salvation Army and Shop of Wonders. “And what we’re asking is families come and they buy a ticket ... Read More »
1 responseMurder charge returns for bail hearing Wednesday
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case, who has not yet had a bail hearing, returns to court Wednesday. Edward Goodrich, 51, is charged with accessory after the fact to murder and interfering with a dead body in relation to the death of Lane Tailfeathers of Fort Macleod, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rubber hits the road over Street Machine Weekend
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2022
Whether it was engines revving or tires smoking, several cars put on a show at the 100 Foot Dash during the Street Machine Weekend at the Exhibition Grandstand. Street Wheelers focuses on hosting safe events for car enthusiasts throughout the year and this weekend kicked off with a drive-in movie on Thursday, a cruise on ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless encampment shooting suspect arrested
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2022
Ry Clarke – Lethbridge Herald – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting Sunday night near the 500 block of Stafford Drive South resulting in a non-life-threatening injury to a 33-year-old man. At around 8 p.m. police responded to a report of gunfire near the encampment, finding a man with ... Read More »
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