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Bolt cutter assault results in two month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Using a pair of bolt cutters to assault someone has earned a 26-year-old man a stint behind bars. Charles Louis Panther Bone was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two months in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with a weapon. Court was told that on Dec. 1, 2020 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Network hopes to link people with needed resources
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Network, Southern Alberta Ethnic Association and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have partnered up for a community-building dialogue this week. The “Making Our Community a Better Place” event will take place on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre located on 421 6 Ave ... Read More »
1 responsePink Floyd tribute band hits Enmax in April
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
Fans of Pink Floyd have another chance to see Canada’s No. 1 touring tribute show. PIGS: Coming Back to Life tour is hitting the Yates on April 20. Tickets are $54.50 and on sale now at the Enmax Centre box office by phone at 403-329-7328 or online at enmaxcentre.ca Formed in 2008 in Victoria, B.C., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March is Myeloma Awareness Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com March 2022 has been declared Myeloma Awareness Month in Alberta by Minister of Health Jason Copping, in hopes that increased awareness will improve the likelihood of Albertans having the best outcomes. This declaration was made possible thanks to the request from the Lethbridge Myeloma Support Network, Myeloma Alberta Support Society and the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!History of St. Patrick explored at Galt craft event
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives offered members of the community an opportunity to learn about the history of Saint Patrick while creating art inspired by illuminated manuscripts from medieval times. Janae Redgrave, community program coordinator at the Galt Museum and Archives, told the Herald on Tuesday the program is an opportunity for members ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food bank commits to Living Wage for employees
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is now a member of the Alberta Living Wage Network and has made a commitment to its employees to pay them the living wage of the municipality. The living wage for the municipality of Lethbridge is $19 per hour, based on a study made by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College engineering technology program still top of its game
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals in Alberta says Lethbridge College engineering technology grads are in high demand. “Even in the worst of times, employers are still looking for engineering technologist. It’s an occupation that is in high demand. And I am not sure that potential students generally understand that. It’s ... Read More »
1 responseMediation underway in university strike
By Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association will enter their second session of mediation today in hopes of reaching a contract settlement. The two sides began the mediation process Tuesday with Edmonton lawyer David Jones. Three mediation meetings are scheduled but only two were definitely being staged, said ... Read More »
1 responseWar veteran sentenced for pedestrian fatality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A war veteran who struck and killed her former spouse with a vehicle nearly two years ago, has received a federal prison sentence. Melissa Dumaine Whitegrass, who was facing charges of first-degree murder, assault with a weapon and dangerous driving causing death, pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to the single count ... Read More »
1 responseTaxi robber sentenced to time served
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who attacked and robbed a Lethbridge taxi driver more than two years ago has served her sentence and won’t have to spend any more time in custody. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker received a nine-month jail sentence Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. However, Judge Jerry LeGrandeur released her after giving her credit ... Read More »
1 responseYMCA and Lethbridge Public Library forge drop-in pass partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Public Library members now have the opportunity to access Cor Van Raay YMCA drop in passes thanks to a new partnership between the two organizations. “We are really happy to be joined with YMCA and able to join forces to provide additional service to the community and create accessibility for everyone,” said ... Read More »
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