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Who BILDs it Best to challenge skills at Home and Garden
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
Southern Alberta’s Home & Garden Show will feature the inaugural BILD Lethbridge’s “Who BILDs it Best” live action building competition throughout the exhibition, March 30 – April 2. BILD Lethbridge and CAREERS have put together a building competition showcasing the skills of both students and pros in residential construction. Competitors will be in two categories, ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts case adjourned awaiting disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for 13 individuals arrested on weapons charges during the blockade at the Coutts border last month, have adjourned their matters until next month while they wait to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. The matters were addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Aaron Rankin of Specialized Prosecutions in Calgary said he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fly fishing workshop angling to improve skills
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
The Oldman Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada hosted its inaugural introductory fly-fishing workshop on Saturday at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. “Whether people have never fly fished or they’re kind of intermediate or a beginner – we’re hoping that we can send them away with maybe new skills and some knowledge that might help them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canine recruit takes on victim services role
By Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Services Victim/Witness Services Unit has a new and only four-legged recruit to provide comfort and support in the community to victims and LPS staff. Kourt is a two-year-old female 3/4 golden retriever 1/4 black lab who has received extensive training through the Lions Foundation of Canada in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto inducted into Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned a lot of music industry awards over the years but the latest may be among the most dear to his heart. Sakamoto was just inducted into Country Music Alberta’s Hall of Fame as a builder last week in Red Deer. His induction was made by music artist Jason McCoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug-related charges for two individuals return to court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man arrested in January after police found money and more than $20,000 worth of drugs at a northside residence, is scheduled to be back in court next month. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette pointed out he had only received disclosure on the case the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary pastor ordered released on Coutts charges; still in custody on previous matters
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has granted Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski’s bid for freedom, and released him from custody Friday following a lengthy bail review in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell pointed out, however, that while Pawlowski is released on charges relating to the Coutts blockade in January and February, he will ... Read More »
2 responsesAlberta in drug poisoning crisis, say activists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the announcement made by Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis last week, Friends of Medicare and Moms Stop the Harm groups have shared their reactions. “We think the government is ignoring the drug poisoning crisis that’s happening across our province. We think it’s a crisis, a public health crisis ... Read More »
3 responsesLPS improving mental health and addictions approach with partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has partnered up with Alberta Health Services to better serve those in the community with mental health and addictions issues. The initiative consists of teaming an LPS constable with an AHS mental health therapist. A second Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is taking part of the partnership which was ... Read More »
1 responseSPC split on integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will not be giving first reading to a bylaw that would enable the hiring of an integrity commissioner to move forward. A split vote among the four members of the Governance Standing Policy Committee Thursday means council will only receive a report on the proposed bylaw as information. The Governance ... Read More »
1 responseNew ceramics artist featured at Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) held an opening night reception Thursday welcoming its newest Shop Feature artist Nicole Riedmueller. The Shop at SAAG features three artists per year running in four-month intervals showcasing an artist’s work. Emma Thomas, SAAG visitor services coordinator, says Riedmueller’s work has a rich history with feminism and incorporates that ... Read More »
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