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Accused in city homicide has case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old man accused of killing another man during a confrontation earlier in May, could seek his release from custody when he returns to court later this month. The matter for Sheldon Nicholas LePage, who is charged with manslaughter, was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, where his lawyer sought an adjournment for two ... Read More »
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By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old Lethbridge man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 2021, hopes he’ll be released from remand custody while his matter works its way through the court system. James Robert Martinac is currently in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, but during a hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent ... Read More »
1 responseCrohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk returns in-person this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After taking place virtually for the last couple of years, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk will take place in person once again at Henderson Lake Park on June 5. Participants in Lethbridge and southern Alberta along with Canadians across the country, will be walking for the 27th annual Gutsy Walk to stop ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sport Fest connects athletes with their sport of choice
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
Lethbridge Sport Council saw the return of their Sport Fest to Servus Sports Centre on Saturday. Sport Fest had over 30 sports organization vendors present and four come try-it areas. New-to-the-event exhibitors included skating, curling, horseshoes, skateboarding, soccer, roller hockey, boxing and gymnastics to name a few. “Our goal is connect the people who come ... Read More »
1 responseCCH graduate recipient of Golden Jubilee Award for work in community
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
A local high school graduate has earned one of the province’s top honours for his work in the community. The Golden Jubilee Citizenship award honours students who have shown themselves to be community builders and leaders, civically minded, passionate about volunteering and who whole-heartedly embrace the spirit of their cause. Each year, eight young Albertans ... Read More »
1 responsePopular programs coming back to Martha Retreat Centre
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Martha Retreat Centre is bringing back their PAL (Peace at Lunch) and Music on the Grounds programs this year starting today. “Every Tuesday and Wednesday from now until the end of July we offer a bagged lunch for $20 where people can pre-order their lunches and pick up a homemade lunch and enjoy ... Read More »
1 responseWoman nets four months for multiple convictions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman facing two dozen criminal charges was sentenced to nearly four months in jail after she pleaded guilty to most of the charges in Lethbridge provincial court. Kendall Nicole Rowe, whose charges included multiple breaches of release conditions, as well as theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, mischief and forcible entry, won’t ... Read More »
1 responseGreetergrammers reuniting for a cause
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Forty years after he started the much-loved Greetergrammers program, Mark Campbell and a few of his merry pranksters are staging a reunion. On June 30 at The Yates, nine members of the Greetergrammers crew will host a night of songs and reminiscing with proceeds going to the Logan Boulet Endowment Fund. Tickets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guide dog walk tradition continues
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 31st, 2022
The Lethbridge Lions Pet Valu Walk for Guide Dogs fundraiser was held at Henderson Park for the first time in three years on Saturday. The fundraiser ensures the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides can continue its mission of assisting those with a disability to continue on in their life with a guide dog at ... Read More »
1 responsePea processing pilot facility promotes agri-processing sector
By Lethbridge Herald on May 30th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com PIP International has opened a pea-processing pilot facility in Lethbridge after converting a mid-sized craft brewery into a fully commercialized pea processing and testing centre. Transportation Minister Rajan Sawhney who attended the Monday event representing the provincial government and as a friend of PIP International founder and CEO Christine Lewington, ... Read More »
1 responseSport Fest ready to get back on the field of play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Sport Council is hosting once again hosting their annual Lethbridge Sport Fest after two years of being unable to do so due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The free event will take place at the Servus Sports Centre located at 2501 28 Ave S on Saturday May 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 ... Read More »
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