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Alternatives to driving gaining steam among residents
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Canadians have been seeing fuel prices jump at the pumps in recent weeks, with gas in Lethbridge sitting around $1.69 per litre, skyrocketing from $1.47 cents per litre back in February. With prices on the rise more Albertans are looking at electric options for transportation. Some residents, like Doug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Careless driving trial involving pedestrian death adjourned
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The trial for a Lethbridge man charged with careless driving involving the death of a young boy has been adjourned for several months. Neil Martin Skjodt, 54, was scheduled for a week-long trial beginning Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled after the accused’s lawyer was unable to attend because of a family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused puppy-mailer ordered to take next step
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
By Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to mail a puppy and kitten through Canada Post, is not going to be granted any more adjournments. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Erin Olsen ordered the accused, Jill Heather Marshall, to take a step when her matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance instructor singled out for recognition by YWCA
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The 2022 YWCA Lethbridge and District 46th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony recognized the impact of arts and culture in the community by a local dance instructor last week. The awards recognize women who have gone above and beyond in their fields and have become role models for the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts 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!Six-figure boost for Rita Simons Memorial Award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rita Simons believed anything is possible you put your mind to. The immigrant from Holland who came to Canada during the Second World War proved that by going back to school at the age of 55 and earning a diploma in health care at Lethbridge College. On Monday, her daughter Diane Simons and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival returns
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
The Lethbridge and District’s Music and Speech Arts Festival started this week with daily performances going on until April 9. This will be the festival’s first time gathering in person since the COVID-19 pandemic restricted social gatherings, cancelling its 2020 festival and limiting its 2021 festival virtually. The 2022 festival will bring audiences back for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges against former LPS officer adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago is set to return to court next month. The matter for William James Kaye was in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, but simply adjourned to April 25. Court was told Kaye has hired Calgary lawyer Balfour Der, who needs time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFS CEO Mintz honoured with YWCA award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services CEO Sandra Mintz was recognized as a woman of distinction by the YWCA during their 46th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony Friday. President of YWCA 2021-2022 board of directors, Pardip Athwal said during the event that each year the YWCA presents women of distinction awards to women from southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 responseFly 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 »
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