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LPS Charity Checkstop set for this Saturday
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
Lethbridge Police Service in partnership with the Christmas Hope Campaign are gearing up for the third annual Charity Checkstop this Saturday at the Enmax Centre. From noon until 4 p.m. officers and volunteers will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items in the parking lot at 2510 Scenic Drive S. Donations ... Read More »
1 responseLocal economic organizations launch joint business survey
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The fourth Brighter Together Survey will see Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) join with Economic Development Lethbridge and the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. Director of marketing and communications with Economic Development Lethbridge, Mark Neskar said they used to do major employer surveys, with employers that have more than 100 employees, but the ... Read More »
1 responseLeroy Little Bear appointed university Vice-Provost
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
The University of Lethbridge has appointed Leroy Little Bear as the Vice-Provost, Iniskim Indigenous Relations. The position replaces a combination of previous roles on campus, established in the Office of the Provost and Vice-President, Academic, to lead and facilitate through collaboration and communication with the development. Little Bear’s appointment is part of implementing a university-wide ... Read More »
1 responseSmash and grab nets perpetrator eight months
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A case of smash and grab to satisfy a sweet tooth and nicotine addiction has earned a Lethbridge man a stint in jail, but he won’t have to spend any more time behind bars. Nathan Luke Brewer was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to a single charge of ... Read More »
1 responseWatermain breaks on the downward trend in city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It may be the season for “ho, ho ho” but thanks to the increased potential for watermain breaks in Lethbridge it may also be the season for “oh oh, no.” For a range of reasons, November through February tend to be months where the city experiences more water service disruptions to residences because ... Read More »
2 responsesFirearm manufacturing case may be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Vulcan man accused of using a 3D printer to manufacture firearms may resolve his charges without going to trial. During a brief hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Tyson Dahlem said he and the Crown are having resolution discussions and hope to move forward with the case against his ... Read More »
2 responsesDriver evaded police twice before being arrested
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 30th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Fleeing from police in a stolen vehicle while prohibited from driving has earned a man a jail sentence just short of one year. Tong Matthew Tong received a sentence of 11 months and 10 days after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of driving while prohibited, flight from police and ... Read More »
1 responseSt. Pat’s elementary students learn about healthy lifestyles
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 30th, 2022
Students from St. Patrick’s Fine Arts Elementary School hosted a Health Promotion Fair with nursing students from the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday. Third- and fourth-year nursing students came to the school’s gym to set up booths to help educate them on healthy lifestyles with community partners aiding in the education. “They need to know ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil passes budget with 5.1 per cent tax increase
By Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the four-year operating budget which will result in an annual residential property tax increase of 5.1 per cent. The budget was unanimously recommended to council when it acted as Economic Standing Policy Committee following a week of deliberations. “I think we kind of ... Read More »
9 responsesDecision still to be made on utilizing Civic Centre as sober shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report will be presented to city council today by chief of staff Carly Kleisinger on public feedback about a sober shelter being considered for the city. Today’s council meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. in City Hall and will be live-streamed on the City’s YouTube channel. Council will be asked to accept Kleisinger’s ... Read More »
5 responsesWoman who pled guilty to strangling female victim to be sentenced in January
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who wrapped a rope around the neck of a friend and strangled her to death, may be sentenced for second-degree murder when she returns to court in January. Melissa Martens-Lagasse, 27, is scheduled to have a sentencing hearing Jan. 31 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench. The matter was addressed Monday ... Read More »
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