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Accused receives six month sentence for thefts
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Jimmy Lynn Bad Man is fortunate the car in which he had passed out, didn’t also take him to the cemetery. On Sept. 4 of last year Bad Man was found asleep in a hearse, which had been stolen from Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels. The business had notified police of the missing $100,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Paula Burns resigning as Lethbridge College president
By Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Paula Burns is leaving Lethbridge for her next leadership role. On Thursday morning, the Lethbridge College President and CEO announced she will be stepping down from her role at the end of May to take on the new challenge as President and CEO of Langara College in Vancouver. “It’s bittersweet, actually,” ... Read More »
2 responsesPronghorns join with Big Brothers Big Sisters through mentorship program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Pronghorn Athletic Department has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District to expand their reach in the community. The partnership will begin in February 2022 and will provide student athletes an opportunity to be mentors for children in the community that benefit from the programs offered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online group therapy showing proven results
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new review by University of Lethbridge researchers highlights a way to increase public access to effective psychological therapies in an online environment. “We know that psychological counselling delivered by video, phone and apps can work,” said Dr. Cheryl Currie, associate professor of Public Health at the University of Lethbridge, and lead investigator ... Read More »
1 responseFSAC campaigns for restoration of CPP death benefit
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
The Funeral Service Association of Canada, with support from the Alberta Funeral Service Association and other provincial partners, is looking for an increase in the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefits after significant cuts were made over two decades ago. In 1998, the maximum CPP death benefit was reduced from $3,580 to $2,500, where it has ... Read More »
1 responseCo-accused in vehicle theft sentenced to two months
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It took a bit of investigative work, but it wasn’t long before police caught two people with a pickup truck that had been stolen from a northside residence more than a year ago. One of those people, Kendall Nicole Rowe, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of possession of stolen ... Read More »
1 responseGang-style beating earns nine month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Lethbridge man who participated in a gang-style beating of another man 16 months ago, has received a jail sentence, but he won’t have to spend any more time behind bars. Jesse Dean Davidson pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault causing bodily harm, and was sentenced ... Read More »
1 responsePickleball clubs aim to have players of all ages involved
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College’s Be Fit For Life Centre, in partnership with Healthy Lethbridge, offered a Pickleball introductory class on Wednesday at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. During their Wellness Wednesdays program, when they offer free activities for older adults in the community, members of the Lethbridge Pickleball Club and Coaldale Pickleball Club offered an introductory ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speech winners awarded the trip of a lifetime
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Summer 2022 will be hard to forget for two young high school students, who are the recipients of an all expense paid trip. At a speech competition sponsored by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows that took place on January 8 high school students competed to attend their Annual Pilgrimage for Youth. According ... Read More »
1 responseState of the City address puts spotlight on key issues
By Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2022
Trevor Busch – Lethbridge Herald There are no lack of critical issues facing the City of Lethbridge in early 2022. That was the message from Mayor Blaine Hyggen on Wednesday as he delivered his inaugural State of the City address. Hyggen, who spoke with attendees virtually, covered a plethora of topics from cityLINK transit to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen cars, shopbreaking nets eight month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man who tried to impress his friends by breaking into a car dealership and stealing three vehicles, has been sentenced to eight and a half months in jail. Kirby Judd Mills was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, after pleading guilty to a charge of shopbreaking to commit theft. “I’m remorseful ... Read More »
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