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Riders hitting the trail in Pavan Park for LTRA
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association will be hosting their 39th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams this weekend at Pavan Park. “It’s one of our major fundraisers, to help us raise funds so we can offer more services with our horses to those that are wanting adaptive riding,” said Melody Garner-Skiba, president of ... Read More »
1 responseDrug Treatment Court takes novel approach with addicted offenders
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) hosted its weekly educational session Thursday focused on Lethbridge’s Drug Treatment Court with presenters Chelsey De Groot and Brett Carlson. The court functions within the criminal justice system and operates with non-violent crimes that are intertwined with addiction for offenders that face at least one year in ... Read More »
3 responsesG.S. Lakie students challenged to ‘Try Like Terry’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After going on temporary hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Terry Fox Run staged by G.S. Lakie Middle School for its students finally hit the ground running again Thursday morning. Under sunny skies at Nicholas Sheran Park in west Lethbridge, the school’s grade six, seven and eight classes did a two-kilometre run ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former LPS officer elects trial by judge and jury
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago has elected to be tried by a Court of King’s Bench judge and jury. Calgary lawyer Balfour Der entered the election on behalf of his client, William Kaye, during a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. The matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown raises legal conflict concern in hostage case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge law firm hopes it will be able to continue representing a woman accused of repeatedly stabbing a woman during a hostage taking incident earlier in the summer at a downtown business. The firm of Connolly Shurtz currently represents the accused, Courtney Louise Shaw, who is charged with one count each of attempted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale looks to take back ambulance services
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com The current delivery model for the Town’s emergency medical services under Alberta Health Services has Coaldale residents and leaders frustrated, says the town’s mayor. Joined by the Coaldale and District Emergency services team, Town Council, and UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews, mayor Jack Van Rijn addressed the public this week at the Coaldale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta artist Hailey Benedict headlining College Coulee Fest this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Coulee Fest is nearing and two up-and-coming country entertainers are set to hit the stage, Ontario-based brothers Lemon Cash and Alberta-based artist Hailey Benedict. “Coulee Fest brings our community together much like an old-fashioned county fair, and live country music from two incredible performers will provide the perfect soundtrack,” said Stephanie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge and District Exhibition partnering with Coca-Cola
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 16th, 2022
Lethbridge and District Exhibition has announced a venue-wide partnership with Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Canada. When guests attend events at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition campus, they will now see the venue enhanced by Coke’s branding. “We are announcing our formal partnership with the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Canada, it is truly a tremendously exciting ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local institutions observing national day of mourning
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge and University of Lethbridge will both be acknowledging the provincial day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II Monday but for Lethbridge College students and staff, it will be business as usual. In a statement to The Herald, Lethbridge College stated the campus will be open Monday ... Read More »
1 response‘Queer in Alberta’ creator tapped to produce series for Telus Storyhive
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 15th, 2022
Lethbridge local Kelsey Delamarter has been chosen to receive $10,000 in production funding along with training to produce a series for the Telus Storyhive Voices 2.0 channel. Delamarter and 100 other recipients were selected for the work they do as emerging content creators with the campaign looking to help kickstart their creation journey. Delamarter’s project ... Read More »
1 responseLocal photographer captures cover shot for national magazine
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 15th, 2022
Lethbridge photographer Michael Lenaour has landed a southern Alberta scene on the cover the current issue of Canadian Geographic. The image shows a cow moose and her calf drinking water at Akamina Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, taken on July 18. “I got up early in the morning,” said Lenaour. “I walked in there ... Read More »
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