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Library storytellers highlight history of Orange Shirt Day
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 28th, 2022
The library hosted an Indigenous Storytelling event in the Kid’s Corner of the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch Tuesday, gathering kids together to share Indigenous culture and stories as part of Reconciliation Week here in the city. Reading from Kevin Noble Maillard’s Fry Bread: A Native American Story, participants were treated to the story and ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge accountant sentenced for fraud under $5,000
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge accountant who defrauded the provincial government of nearly $4,000 in 2018, has been ordered to take counselling for financial management as part of her sentence. Theresea Marlain Balazs, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of fraud under $5,000, was given a six-month conditional sentence Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community band celebrates sweet sounds of 35 years
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 28th, 2022
The Lethbridge Community Band celebrated its 35th anniversary at Casa with a wine and cheese-themed event on Sunday. There were also speeches from band members and city Coun. Mark Campbell as well as entertainment for attendees from the LCB. René Van De Vendel is the LCB president and has been involved with the band since ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity funding requests tabled by Economic SPC
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Eighteen local organizations submitted budget requests to the City’s Economic Standing Policy Committee on Monday for the years 2023-26. The groups included a wide range of organizations from the Allied Arts Council to the YMCA. The SPC deferred decisions until budget deliberations in November. Each group was given five minutes ... Read More »
1 responseAccused faces additional charges following traffic stop
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man is facing additional charges in relation to a traffic stop earlier in the summer. Warren Shane McMurtrie was charged with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and one count each of driving while prohibited ... Read More »
2 responsesTheft, stolen property charges adjourned
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old Lethbridge man facing nearly a dozen charges in relation to a commercial break in last week remains in custody while his lawyer waits for disclosure from the Crown’s office. The matter for Tomas Adams was addressed Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where defence asked for an adjournment until Thursday ... Read More »
1 responseCity man receives jail time for breaches
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com If a Lethbridge man had waited one more month before driving, he likely could have avoided several charges and a short jail sentence. On Feb. 26, 2021, Travis Robert Taylor had been convicted for fleeing from police, and in addition to his sentence he was prohibited from driving for one ... Read More »
1 responseAccused receives jail time for breaches
By Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2022
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old Lethbridge man who a judge said showed “gross disregard” for the well-being of his girlfriend’s young daughter, has been sentenced to four months in jail for assault. Christopher Anthony DeGeorgio was sentenced this week after pleading guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of assault. One of the ... Read More »
2 responsesBrain drain having negative economic impact: NDP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman on September 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West, Shannon Phillips, and NDP critic for Advanced Education, David Eggen, spoke to media about the importance of supporting and retaining young people in Alberta on Monday. Phillips and Eggen were joined by VP external for the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union and president of the Council of Alberta ... Read More »
1 responseIndigenous trade show makes connections for entrepreneurs
By Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
Saamis Employment and Training Association (SETA) held an Indigenous entrepreneurial trade show and pow wow on Saturday at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Centre, looking to showcase the work they do with those they train and provide an opportunity for their clients to sell their wares. “This trade show event is a result of one ... Read More »
1 responseCity hosts open house on potential sober shelter at old curling run
By Ry Clarke on September 27th, 2022
Residents in Lethbridge were given the opportunity Saturday to voice their concerns regarding a potential sober shelter being developed at the former Civic Curling Centre. The City of Lethbridge held an open house in the City Hall foyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. inviting the public to join in on the conversation and putting ... Read More »
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