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Trucker testifies he had no knowledge of drugs in trailer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary trucker caught with nearly 230 kilograms of methamphetamine after he arrived at the Coutts border in 2020, has no idea how the drugs got on his truck or where they came from, he testified Wednesday during his trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. Amarpreet Singh Sandhu said he was confused ... Read More »
3 responsesKnowlton elected new Piikani Chief
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The Piikani Nation General Election concluded on Jan. 9 and the results are in, with Troy “Bossman” Knowlton elected as the new Chief. Winning with 450 votes, Knowlton beat out runner up Adam North Peigan by 264 votes. Following the win Knowlton is ready to serve the community, hoping his experience and time served on ... Read More »
2 responsesPreliminary hearing cancelled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The preliminary hearing for a Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge has been cancelled. The one-day hearing for Ziyaad Noor was to begin Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned after Calgary lawyer James Hawkins said he had received new disclosure from the Crown’s office ... Read More »
2 responsesCounty seeks feedback on animals in hamlets
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
Lethbridge County Council is looking for feedback from the public on whether to allow certain animals within hamlet boundaries. Current Animal Control bylaws in the County do not permit any livestock or fowl in hamlet areas, which include Fairview, Kipp, Monarch, Shaughnessy, Diamond City, Chin, Iron Springs, and Turin. Council is hoping to hear from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New technology helping save lives in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has implemented new protocols that are saving the lives of cardiac patients. A cardiac monitoring system called CaseReview that was purchased along with new cardiac monitors in 2020 has increased the number of cardiac patients resuscitated by LFES crews arriving at the hospital with a ... Read More »
1 responseTrial dates cancelled for 2021 cannabis robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial set to begin later this week for a man accused of robbing a Lethbridge cannabis store will not proceed as scheduled. Hank Lee Tremblay, 39, was expected to begin his five-day trial Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled Monday after Tremblay’s lawyer said he hasn’t had enough time ... Read More »
1 responseTrial cancelled for Coalhurst intersection fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A three-week judge and jury trial set to begin this month for a southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death three years ago, has been cancelled. Wesley Brian Phillips was set to stand trial Jan. 30-Feb. 17 on charges of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, failure ... Read More »
2 responses‘No meaningful consultation’: Local Métis president speaks out about constitution
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Last month, President Audrey Poitras of the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) celebrated the results of their “Vote Yes” campaign for their new constitution. In the new constitution there are a lot of promises made for better funding for local communities, more programs for community involvement, more consulting opportunities for local leaders and community members ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta sees highest insolvencies since March 2020
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Alberta saw its highest number of insolvencies this November 2022, exceeding its previous highest month back in March 2020, according to numbers released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. With 1,402 insolvencies filed in that month, Alberta is seeing the highest volume of filings, up 8.5 per cent when compared to Nov. 2021. ... Read More »
1 responseRoadmap project offers practical pathway to economic reconciliation
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A new project through the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) will help build a practical framework to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation across Canada. The Roadmap project offers realistic and meaningful options supporting First Nation governments in moving past the colonial system. Supporting the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous-led initiatives ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in recent homicide still without legal representation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death late last month hadn’t yet hired a lawyer by the time he made his second appearance in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday. The accused, David Albert Dragland, was represented by a Lethbridge lawyer during Tuesday’s brief hearing, but the lawyer appeared only as ... Read More »
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