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YMCA 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 responseCounty 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 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 »
2 responsesNew trial dates to be set for accused in homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After cancelling a manslaughter trial set for later this month, the lawyer for a man accused of killing another man nearly two years ago is taking steps to schedule a new trial. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was set to stand trial for a week beginning Jan. 23, but it was cancelled in November after ... Read More »
2 responsesRoadmap 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 responseNeighbour dispute turns into alley melee
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who got into a fight with his neighbour then refused to co-operate with police, has been placed on probation for a year. Jeffrey Richard Patterson, who pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, was also fined $500, and prohibited from having any contact with his ... Read More »
1 responseLocal Métis planning party and potluck Saturday
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
Lethbridge’s Métis are coming together this weekend to share fellowship with the wider community at their annual New Year’s Party and Potluck. For Saturday from 3 – 7pm at Westminster Community Centre, Lethbridge and Area Métis are organizing the party and potluck. Turkey and ham will be provided, but they request guests bring a side, ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous-led Patient Navigation service re-launched
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 11th, 2023
A service being re-launched in southern Alberta will work to help identify and remove obstacles towards accessing healthcare for Indigenous peoples. The Four Winds South Zone Project is supporting navigation and coordination of access to Alberta Health Services through the Indigenous Patient Navigators. The service was put on hiatus to respond to pandemic health needs, ... Read More »
3 responsesTrial 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 responsesTrial 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 »
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