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Crown recommends 12-15 sentence for couple guilty of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A California couple caught smuggling drugs into Alberta four years ago could face more than a dozen years in prison if a judge agrees with a Crown recommendation. Crown Prosecutors Kent Brown and Domenic Puglia have recommended Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor receive a sentence of 12-15 years in a federal penitentiary for trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poisonous batch of opioids circulating in region
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
A poisonous batch of opioids have resulted in an increase in poisoning seen in Lethbridge, Fort Macleod and the Blood Tribe community. The Blood Tribe Communications team distributed an alert on social media on Thursday, asking people to be aware of the bad batch. The post read in part, “Absolutely do not use alone, always ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in impaired driving fatality remains in custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death more than two years ago, and who has been sitting in remand at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre for 17 months, will remain in custody while his matters continue to make their way through court. Wesley Brian Phillips, whose sister was willing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Theatre patrons hungry for ‘A Dinner Party’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Drama Department is ready to welcome members of the community to enjoy their newest production A Dinner Party by Christopher Duthie. The third Mainstage of the 2021-2022 season, A Dinner Party will run from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12 at 7:30 pm nightly on the University Theatre stage. When asked what ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donation to assist YWCA’s Amethyst Project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Amethyst Project has received a large donation from Century 21, which will help them continue offering a third option to victims of sexual assault. “The third option provides individuals the gift of time, to heal and to build the courage to face the next steps to an investigation,” said Tracy James, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blockades drawing strong response from across the province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Southern Alberta trucker blockades have sparked strong responses in the province. In a joint statement, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police and Alberta Sheriffs said police will take enforcement action if necessary. “Public safety has been our priority, and it will continue to be as we move forward. If necessary, however, we ... Read More »
18 responsesNew exhibits on display at Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New exhibitions are now available at Casa featuring an array of local artists and artists that are practicing in the region. Casa has began 2022 with seven new exhibitions which are located in the main gallery and in several auxiliary spaces. They have been on display since Jan. 29 and will run until ... Read More »
1 responseBlockades creating major economic impact for Lethbridge and area
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The economy of Lethbridge and southern Alberta has been greatly impacted by the illegal blockade of the border crossing at Coutts. NDP finance critic and MLA for Lethbridge-West Shannon Phillips, joined CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge Trevor Lewington on Thursday to discuss the issue during a virtual press conference. “As a province we ... Read More »
1 responseParkland Institute analyzes privatization in lab services
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A report to examine the privatization of Alberta’s medical laboratory system has been prepared by the Parkland Institute. The report by research manager at Parkland Institute, Rebecca Graff-McRae, “Misdiagnosis - Privatization and Disruption in Alberta’s Medical Laboratory Services” was publicly launched during a virtual press conference on Monday. “From the outset the UCP government’s intention ... Read More »
1 responseSentence handed down in housebreaking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Taking a page out of the children’s nursery tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Bryer Malachi One Owl entered a westside home, helped himself to some food, then fell asleep in one of the bedrooms. When the owner returned home from Calgary, One Owl fled out the window. One Owl pleaded guilty Thursday ... Read More »
1 responseSecond stolen truck merits two month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who received a jail sentence late last month for trying to sell a stolen truck, has been sentenced again for possessing another stolen truck. Kendall Nicole Rowe, 26, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to three breaches and a single charge of possession of stolen property over $5,000. On Sept. ... Read More »
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