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Fish and Game highlight upgrades on National Range Day
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
Lethbridge Fish and Game celebrated the inaugural National Range Day and the facility’s grand re-opening on Saturday. The day saw range programs conducted such as archery, a steel challenge, centre fire rifle, .22 rim fire, three-gun league, shotgun sports and a pistol course/International Practical Shooting Confederation demonstration. A special lunch time program was conducted at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L orientation gives a taste of post-secondary
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
For the first time in three years, the University of Lethbridge held its Ahead of the Herd event in person at the campus on Saturday. The event is geared towards students who will be attending U of L in the fall and allows for the opportunity to meet faculty and staff who have already experienced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Circumstances of Kenney’s fall examined at SACPA session
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Duane Bratt to their June 2 meeting to speak about how Albertans are likely to be affected by the recent UCP leadership review. Duane Bratt is a political science professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University in Calgary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary pastor headed to trial next year in Coutts protest case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary pastor who faces charges relating to offences he is accused of committing during the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, is going to trial, but not until next year. Artur Pawlowski will stand trial Feb. 2 and 3, 2023, almost a year after he was charged under the Criminal Code ... Read More »
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By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Taber had the honour of hosting the opening event for Seniors’ Week this year on Monday. With this week celebrating seniors within the community and province, Josephine Pon, Minister of Seniors and Housing, came to Taber along with Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter to speak at the kick-off event – and to present Burns ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EDL receives cash injection for women entrepreneurs
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
Economic Development Lethbridge received a $500,000 boost on Thursday as the organization was a part of Alberta Innovates Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Tech (RWEIT) announcement. The funding will allow EDL to deliver programming to the RWEIT across Alberta and allow the organization to continue the momentum of Women Entrepreneurs in STEM (WESTEM) science, technology, engineering ... Read More »
1 responseLobsterfest returns in 2022 for 702 Wing
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
The local RCAF association is hosting its annual ‘Lobsterfest’ after a two-year hiatus. The 702 Wing Annual Lobsterfest is being brought back again this year on June 11 at the 702 Wing facility at the Lethbridge Airport. Proceeds from the event will go to 702 Wing, Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch and the 11 ... Read More »
2 responsesRaymond Stampede set to return with pro rodeo
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Raymond Stampede is going back to its roots. For the first time in 43 years, the Stampede will feature a professional rodeo. This year’s event, running July 1 and 2, will be staged in conjunction with the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association and feature the return of Duane Kesler’s championship rodeo stock. It ... Read More »
1 responseLawyers reviewing disclosure for Fort Macleod homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for three of five people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case have adjourned their matters until later in the month to allow them time to review disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary Lawyer Jim Edgett, who represents 43-year-old Richard Lavell, said during a hearing this week in Lethbridge provincial court he ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous advocate, Olympian receives honourary doctorate
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com She survived being stabbed by the bayonet of a soldier at the standoff during the Oka crisis in Ontario and later became the captain of Canada’s water polo team at the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Now Waneek Horn-Miller has been bestowed with an honourary Doctor of Laws by the University of Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alleged drug trafficker preparing for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged with several drug-related offences following a police raid on a home last year is preparing to go to trial. The case against Serafim Soshalskiy was in Lethbridge provincial court this week, where an agent for the accused’s lawyer said a trial date may be scheduled when Soshalskiy’s matters return to ... Read More »
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