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University presentation explores gender-based violence on National Day of Remembrance
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of a call to action, the University of Lethbridge hosted a webinar this week focused on understanding the impact of gender-based violence on university campuses. With Dec. 6 recognized the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the country remembers the lives of the 14 women who died ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing held for man accused of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A two-day preliminary hearing has begun for a 39-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of drugs into Alberta from the U.S. The hearing – to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial – began Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where the Crown is expected to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cardboard boats test student’s ingenuity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They engineered, they built and they conquered. Or they sank. But the students involved in the 21st annual Career Transitions cardboard boat races Thursday at the University of Lethbridge didn’t seem to mind. Career Transitions, a charitable organization serving schools across southwestern Alberta, teamed up with the University of Lethbridge for the event ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Faculty Association moves into new headquarters as negotiations approach second year
By Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Faculty Association has acquired a secondary headquarters location in the heart of downtown. The measure was taken as a proactive approach to the almost two years in negotiations regarding wage increases, academic freedom and collegial governance. They say in the case things do not go well ... Read More »
1 responsePolice see rise in cryptocurrency-related frauds as locals lose more than $800,000 this year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public to be cautious after an increase in cryptocurrency-related frauds. Â “We had very few previous reports of frauds, however, this year we are seeing an uptake in that. We investigated multiple complains with over 18 victims, where local residents have been defrauded over $800,000,” said Sgt. ... Read More »
2 responsesSculpture pays homage to city’s First World War contribution
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A bronze sculpture paying homage to the last artillery gun to fire in the First World War by the Lethbridge Field Battery was unveiled at Exhibition Park on Wednesday. Created by artist Don Toney, “Legacy of Alberta” took one and a half years to complete and weighs between 250-300 lbs. The one/sixth lifesize ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Motorists help top up levels at city food banks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
Motorists bringing in their vehicles to make sure all fluids were topped up heading into the winter months also did their part to top up the Lethbridge Food Bank and the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. The annual Free Lube, Oil & Filter event benefiting both local food banks took place at Davis GMC Buick this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer asks for Phillips to be sanctioned for tweets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MLA Shannon Phillips nipped in the bud plans by reporters to ask her any questions involving the Lethbridge Police Service and police commission only minutes before a scheduled Wednesdaypress conference. On Tuesday, the Calgary Herald reported that the lawyer for five LPS officers wants Phillips to be sanctioned by the speaker of the ... Read More »
6 responsesSpitting assault lands man a jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old man who spat in the face of a store’s loss prevention officer has been handed a 45-day jail sentence. Cody Clare Matthews pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, stemming from an incident Feb. 20 of last year. Court was told a woman was caught stealing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festive activites deck the halls of Lethbridge College
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College decked the halls of centre core on Wednesday, as part of their Five Days of College Cheer event. Students had the opportunity to take part in various activities at Centre Core, including ornament making to decorate a Christmas tree that has been placed beside the miner statue. “It’s nice after being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ArriveCan app makes for a smooth re-entry after first pandemic cross-border trip
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Having border anxiety before heading south to do some shopping in Great Falls for the first time since the pandemic hit? If so, there’s no need to worry if you have filled out the ArriveCan app properly. The new app, required for most travellers, is available for Android and Apple devices and filling ... Read More »
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