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New gem and mineral show rocks city
By Justin Seward on May 17th, 2022
The CanGems Gem and Mineral Show made its inaugural stop in Lethbridge over the weekend at Exhibition Park. The Gem and Mineral Show displayed small businesses that had fossils, minerals, gemstones and crystals. “It’s just a celebration of the gem and mineral kingdom,” said Melissa Robak, CanGems Gem and Mineral Show co-organizer. “We used to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizens rally for public health care
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2022
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald ‘Better Way Alberta’ rallies were held across Alberta on Saturday, including in front of Lethbridge’s City Hall, to protest the Alberta government’s attacks on the province’s health care system. The rallies in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge were a joint effort from the Friends of Medicare, the Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New ICU beds won’t fix broken system, says Phillips
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As Premier Jason Kenney announced the opening of 19 permanent ICU beds across the province Friday morning, NDP MLA for Lethbridge-West and Critic for Finance Shannon Phillips responded shortly after. “The sight of Jason Kenney standing in front of unstaffed beds hastily pushed into an unfinished room really tells the story of healthcare ... Read More »
9 responsesMore pickleball courts coming to Lethbridge
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge has approved a project that will expand and improve current pickleball courts. The project will see an additional six courts added at Legacy Park along with wind mitigation measures and a viewing area for the community during events or games as part of the Capital Improvement Program spanning from 2022 to ... Read More »
1 responseCatch and release pattern results in multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was arrested in March for alleged drug and weapon offences, released shortly afterward, then arrested again earlier this month and charged with more drug offences, has been released again. Robert Joseph Simmer, 47, who attended provincial court Thursday by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was released on $1,500 ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadian Space Agency grant helping U of L reach for the stars
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has received a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to train the next generation of space scientists. Physics and astronomy professor and head of the Astronomical Instrumentation Group (AIG) at University of Lethbridge, David Naylor, said they have been funded by the CSA for 20 years for ... Read More »
1 responseUkrainian dance club hosting benefit concert for refugees
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is hosting a benefit performance Sunday with proceeds donated to Ukraine Humanitarian Aid for Ukrainian individuals who have arrived in Alberta. “All tickets are available by donation, we don’t have a set price and all the money is going towards the humanitarian relief of Ukraine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCH grads set to cross the stage this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School is celebrating graduates this weekend and they have chosen this year’s valedictorian among five students with very high academic averages. This year the honour of being the school’s valedictorian has been bestowed upon Enrique Zaki Olvis who said that receiving the title is both exciting and scary, as there ... Read More »
1 responseDefence lawyers give pushback on human trafficking disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers representing several individuals charged in a human trafficking case continue to express concern over delays in receiving disclosure from the Crown’s office, and the shape it’s in when they finally receive it. Calgary lawyer Kaysi Fagan, who represents accused Mohammad Zafari, said Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that she requires at least six ... Read More »
4 responsesRare quintuplet lambs surprise local farmer
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
A farm on the west side of Lethbridge had a sheep give birth to five lambs on May 5. Farmer Ken Leenstra found them on his Westside Drive farm and said he was shocked when he saw how many there were. “First, we saw four and it was like, what the heck? Four babies? And ... Read More »
1 responseDrug and property convictions result in four month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Levi Cyprian Harris wasn’t expecting to come across any bears in Lethbridge, so he really didn’t need the can of bear spray he was caught carrying last year. On Oct. 20, 2021 police found a stolen Ford Ranger and Ford Focus in Coalhurst, on which were attached stolen licence plates. Harris, who was ... Read More »
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