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Coming of age ceremony celebrates Japanese tradition at Nikka Yuko
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated the Seijin-no-hi (Coming of Age Day) this past weekend as an annual Japanese tradition to celebrate youth in the community who are entering adulthood. “Obviously this is not something that we usually do in Canadian Western culture,” said Rhys Winder, the Garden’s education and program manager. “But it’s something ... Read More »
1 responseRevitalized Galt Museum redefined programming during pandemic
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 13th, 2023
It has been the year of re-opening and perseverance in 2022 after two years of restrictions and the COVID-19 pandemic, and businesses and organizations were able to open their doors to the public again. The Galt Museum and Archives was one of those places able to re-open the doors and welcome the public back into ... Read More »
1 responseSerious assault results in 15 month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 13th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old man who seriously injured another man during an assault last year has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. Aaron Troy Mercredi was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault. Although sentenced to 15 months in jail, Mercredi was given credit for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Real estate market influences City property assessments
By Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Residents opening their city property assessments who see an unexpected increase aren’t alone. The City of Lethbridge mailed notices to all city residential and commercial property owners on Jan. 4. And residents may see a jump thanks to a hot real estate market last year. Larry Laverty, assessment and taxation ... Read More »
7 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 responsesTrucker 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 responsesRetired officers pen tell-all about industry experiences
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ken Hamilton spent 35 years working in the Alberta corrections system and has turned his experiences into his second book. “Doing Life 8 hours at a time – my life in corrections” is an engaging insider’s look at a system that many may not be familiar with. Hamilton, who will be known to ... Read More »
2 responsesDigital camera basics covered in upcoming photo club workshop
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
With the holidays concluding and the new year in full swing there is a chance many people found a new electronic device tucked under the tree from Santa. Now comes the fun part, learning how to use it. For residents in Lethbridge who are now the proud owners of a new fancy digital camera, or ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA program boost focuses on youth stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is the beneficiary of $175,000 in federal funding to run a program for youth dealing with stress and anxiety. The money is part of a $6.9 million initiative of the Public Health Agency of Canada aimed at promoting increased access to youth mental wellness supports through two YMCA programs ... Read More »
1 responseKnowlton 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 responsesPiikani Nation elects new council
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 12th, 2023
The results are in. Following the Jan. 9 Piikani Nation General Election, there is a new Chief and council ready to serve. Troy “Bossman” Knowlton has been elected as the new Chief, along with a council of eight members elected. Election results were posted to the Piikani Nation news website around noon on Jan. 11, ... Read More »
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