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Black powder competition right on target
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on August 2nd, 2022
Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club was the site for the 45th annual Alberta Black Powder Association provincial competition over the long weekend. The competition attracted shooters from all over Alberta and one from Saskatchewan. “We’re really noticing the gas is affecting all of our shoots all over Alberta this year,” said Phil Faubion, Alberta Black ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Airshow flies high
By Lethbridge Herald on August 1st, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Airshow brought in thousands of people over the weekend and was seen as an overall success. Lethbridge’s Mic Thiessen had his Kit Fox STI at the airshow. “It’s just fun to bring out airplanes out ,” said Thiessen. “People come and stop by and they see what’s available for ... Read More »
2 responsesNeuron Mobility expands riding area
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Neuron Mobility expanded its riding areas Thursday to include trails in the river valley near the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, and Indian Battle Park. The expansion is intended to provide more opportunities to help residents get around the city and increase tourism opportunities. The e-mobility program began back in April 2022 with riders ... Read More »
2 responsesConditional sentence ordered for woman involved in break-in
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman has been placed on house arrest for breaking into several storage units in 2021. Nikki Lee Gajda received a one-year conditional sentence after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of shopbreaking to commit theft and failing to comply with an undertaking. Gajda, 32, was one ... Read More »
1 responseTire theft deemed satisfied by appearance in court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Stealing a tire from a child’s bicycle may not rank among the most serious crimes committed in the city, but it’s still reprehensible behaviour, a judge suggested Friday. “I know it’s just a bicycle tire, and maybe I’m just being overly sympathetic, but to steal a child’s bike is, well, I hope I ... Read More »
1 responseCamp Carmangay spreading awareness on homeless issues
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Brian Nimijean, founder of the non-profit Camp Carmangay, is looking to spread awareness on solutions to the homeless issues here in Lethbridge. Working on the ground to provide a cost-effective camp for disadvantaged youths, Nimijean drives into the city engaging at-risk youth for his camp where they are given many of the amenities they have ... Read More »
1 responseBuilding Brains Together focused on art and resilience in final weeks
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 30th, 2022
Building Brains Together held a ‘pop-up’ outdoor play event Friday outside the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, encouraging parents and youth to play fun games and activities aiming to help build strong fundamentals to learning. BBT is running outdoor summer events Tuesday mornings and Wednesday in the afternoon at different areas across the city until Aug. ... Read More »
1 responseMinister’s Parent Advisory Council does important work in education, says past member
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Raymond parent and past member of the Minister’s Parent Advisory Council is encouraging those interested in making a difference in Alberta’s education system to apply for this year’s MPAC. After reading what she calls a discouraging and insulting set of quotes in an Alberta newspaper article, Tobi Lyons felt she needed to ... Read More »
1 responseRoom for improvement in LPS community survey results
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Results from the IPSOS community survey show 78 per cent of city residents are satisfied with the service provided by the Lethbridge Police Service. But LPS chief Shahin Mehdizadeh wants to see those numbers improve. The chief said Friday when discussing survey results with local media “we won’t stop now” ... Read More »
1 responseCancer Foundation lottery funds patient assistance program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Cancer Foundation has launched their 23rd annual Cash and Cars Lottery to support the 17 cancer centres across the province with over 1900 prizes to be won. “Over the last 22 years the lottery has raised $37 million in support to Albertans facing cancer including $2.2 million last year, and we’re ... Read More »
1 responseCrown withdraws charges in drug trafficking investigation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Criminal charges against two individuals caught in a drug bust last year have been withdrawn. Joshua Alexander Drake, 32, and Corey Adam Shaw, 33, were facing numerous charges stemming from an investigation into drug trafficking in the city. However, during a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, the federal Crown withdrew the ... Read More »
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