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Canine recruit takes on victim services role
By Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Services Victim/Witness Services Unit has a new and only four-legged recruit to provide comfort and support in the community to victims and LPS staff. Kourt is a two-year-old female 3/4 golden retriever 1/4 black lab who has received extensive training through the Lions Foundation of Canada in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta in drug poisoning crisis, say activists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the announcement made by Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis last week, Friends of Medicare and Moms Stop the Harm groups have shared their reactions. “We think the government is ignoring the drug poisoning crisis that’s happening across our province. We think it’s a crisis, a public health crisis ... Read More »
3 responsesDrug-related charges for two individuals return to court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man arrested in January after police found money and more than $20,000 worth of drugs at a northside residence, is scheduled to be back in court next month. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette pointed out he had only received disclosure on the case the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC split on integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will not be giving first reading to a bylaw that would enable the hiring of an integrity commissioner to move forward. A split vote among the four members of the Governance Standing Policy Committee Thursday means council will only receive a report on the proposed bylaw as information. The Governance ... Read More »
1 responseCalgary pastor ordered released on Coutts charges; still in custody on previous matters
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has granted Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski’s bid for freedom, and released him from custody Friday following a lengthy bail review in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell pointed out, however, that while Pawlowski is released on charges relating to the Coutts blockade in January and February, he will ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS improving mental health and addictions approach with partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has partnered up with Alberta Health Services to better serve those in the community with mental health and addictions issues. The initiative consists of teaming an LPS constable with an AHS mental health therapist. A second Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is taking part of the partnership which was ... Read More »
1 responseNew ceramics artist featured at Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) held an opening night reception Thursday welcoming its newest Shop Feature artist Nicole Riedmueller. The Shop at SAAG features three artists per year running in four-month intervals showcasing an artist’s work. Emma Thomas, SAAG visitor services coordinator, says Riedmueller’s work has a rich history with feminism and incorporates that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto inducted into Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned a lot of music industry awards over the years but the latest may be among the most dear to his heart. Sakamoto was just inducted into Country Music Alberta’s Hall of Fame as a builder last week in Red Deer. His induction was made by music artist Jason McCoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Brier Patch volunteers donate tips to charity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald While the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is officially in the books, the Patch had some work left to do before everything was said and done. The Patch was established in 1982 and is a place where curlers and fans alike can gather during Brier week for drinks, live music and ... Read More »
1 responseThomas calls Liberal-NDP deal ‘affront to democracy’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal Liberals and NDP may be excited about working together after reaching a deal to keep Justin Trudeau’s party in power for the next three years, but Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas isn’t. On Wednesday, the NDP agreed to prop up the minority Liberal government in return for support on NDP priorities that ... Read More »
1 responseAuditor General report confirms ARCHES grant discrepancies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by the Office of the Auditor General about handling of grant funding for ARCHES in Lethbridge confirms the former NDP government removed accountability and oversight, says the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. The report, issued Tuesday by Auditor General Doug Wylie, concluded there were shortcomings in how grants to ... Read More »
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