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Accused sex offender hopes to be released
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 responseSentencing postponed in sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was found guilty last month of drugging and sexually assaulting three women several years ago, is still waiting to be sentenced.A sentencing date for Sohil Bindra was expected to be scheduled Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, but after Bindra’s lawyer was unable to attend the hearing, duty counsel adjourned the matter until ... Read More »
1 responseParents pressuring G.S. Lakie to resolve school band issue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After making the decision to move forward without a traditional band program, G.S Lakie Middle School is looking into different scenarios to possibly bring band back in some form. Parents at G.S Lakie Middle School were shocked recently to find out traditional band was no longer an option, especially for those already enrolled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responseCity’s urban forest landscape constantly evolving
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
Lethbridge and District Horticulture Society hosted the City of Lethbridge’s urban forestry technicians Lindsay Bell and Ethan Champion for a City Walkabout in Henderson Park on Monday to make the public aware about the changing forest and how it’s being diversified. “I think it’s great for the Horticulture Society because these are people that have ... Read More »
4 responsesNew parking app promotes convenience
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The new Flowbird parking app has taken wing. The City’s previous parking app, called WaytoPark, is being discontinued on June 30 and Flowbird is already settling into its place as a replacement. The two apps will both operate until WaytoPark falls by the wayside at the end of the month, giving customers time ... 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!CCH 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 responseSport 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 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 responseGuide 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 »
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