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Thomas 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 »
1 responseCity signs off on equipment donations for Ukraine
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support the initiative following a presentation by Fire Chief Greg Adair. This initiative follows on the heels of an effort by retired fire captain Paul Wasylewich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused receives 90 day sentence for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who struggled for years with drug addiction, has changed his life and is now helping others deal with their addictions. The transformation of Jason Anthony Morin has not been easy, however, or without consequences, and on Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 90 days in jail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing likely postponed for murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary hearing scheduled next month for a Lethbridge man accused of murder will likely not go ahead as planned. Jade Levi Trotter is scheduled to have a preliminary inquiry April 11-14, but during a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart said the matter will need to be adjourned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit ridership up as fuel prices skyrocket
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com War and inflation haven’t had a positive impact on fuel prices, and consumers are feeling the pain every time they roll up to the pumps. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a silver lining. With the rise of fuel prices in the past month, Lethbridge Transit has seen a direct and correlating increase ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STARS Air Rescue launches new podcast “Mission Ready”
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
STARS Air Rescue is launching a new podcast, ‘Mission Ready’, bringing listeners into the hub of emergency missions with an up-close look into STARS and what happens when all hands are on deck. The podcast is presented by WBM Technologies and will host a variety of crew, doctors, nurses and paramedics who have helped save ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips’ appeal dismissed by review board
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board has dismissed an appeal made by Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips regarding an incident involving two Lethbridge Police officers in 2017. The decision was reached on March 14, a month shy of the five year mark of the initial incident that ultimately resulted in proceedings under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-mobility company rolls out plans for April launch
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Neuron Mobility will be launching their e-scooter and e-bike service in Lethbridge, the first micro-mobility program in the city. Lethbridge City Council voted back in May to pilot an electric mobility program, hoping to bring more alternative means of transportation to the city. The program looks to launch its service in April, with the company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Notley argues growing Lethbridge needs to ‘focus on its future’
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald In a visit to the city on Thursday, NDP leader Rachel Notley addressed key ideas her party is putting forward to the people that call Lethbridge home. “Ideas that Shannon (Phillips, Lethbridge-West MLA) and I are hearing from Albertans through our economic blueprint that’s taking shape at albertasfuture.ca,” said Notley ... Read More »
5 responsesCat ranch isn’t being treated fairly by the city
By Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
Editor: I read with much dismay of the poor cat ranch. Like Shirley Kalau, I can’t believe what has happened. I’m sorry I voted the way I did. I’m so disappointed about this. This is a free country but that is garbage. The people taking care of these beautiful animals deserve a lot better than ... Read More »
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