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Fire chief Rathwell retiring in February
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
Trevor Busch Lethbridge Herald tbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire Chief Marc Rathwell is hanging up his axe. After close to three years at the top for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Rathwell announced his retirement on Wednesday during a media event at City Hall. His final day with the City will be February 11, 2022. “The last ... Read More »
1 responsePolice boot camp looking to add diversity to the force
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants to put more boots on the ground and as part of a diversity mandate is launching a new police boot camp recruitment drive targeting female cadets. The new four-day boot camp series is intended to help future female constables hone their physical fitness. “The more diverse we are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused’s court tirade leads to possible psychiatric assessment
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who says he was tasered by police, punched in the face and arrested without his rights being read to him, may be ordered to have a psychiatric and psychological assessment following a profanity laced outburst in Lethbridge provincial court. Cody Gregory Fleming, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, ... Read More »
1 responseTourism Lethbridge offering artistic views of the area
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has unveiled six travel posters created by local artists that are being sold at its visitors centre. The posters are on display at the Tourism Lethbridge Visitors Centre at 2805 Scenic Drive South and are available for purchase at a price of $35 or $175 for all six. The project was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fun Center helps give kids a lift during not-so-fun hospital stays
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital recently received a donation from Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada and the Ardene Foundation: a Starlight Fun Center to help keep young patients entertained during long hospital stays. The Ardene foundation raised funds across Canada last year for Starlight Children’s Foundation and wanted to place some fun centers in hospitals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sent to prison for sexual assault of young daughter
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who sexually assaulted his four-year-old daughter nearly six years ago has been sent to a federal penitentiary. The 31-year-old man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of his daughter, was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to seven years in prison; five years for sexual interference, ... Read More »
1 responseFestival of Nativities set to be held as a drive-thru event
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new spin is being put on an indoor nativity festival that ran several years at a south Lethbridge church. The Festival of Nativities at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Scenic Drive went on hiatus when COVID-19 restrictions were implemented but an outdoor version of it is being mounted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor’s Hockey Challenge facing off for charity
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com There won’t be any contact but participants in a charity hockey game will be hoping to make a big hit with the organizations they’ll be helping. Mayor Blaine Hyggen will be backstopping a City of Lethbridge team against a community squad Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at the ATB Centre in a fundraiser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southminster filled with the sounds of the symphony
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra hosted Bradley Parker on Piano as part of their Symphony Series II titled Hungarian Rhapsody on Monday at the Southminster United Church. Glenn Klassen, Music Director of the Lethbridge Symphony, was very pleased with the turnout as there was almost a full house in attendance. ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf says government re-engaged in talks with doctors
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says the Alberta government has re-engaged the Alberta Medical Association in talks on the master agreement previously cancelled by the UCP. “I think that’s a key piece of agreement that needs to be in place. Family doctors are private entities, they’re private businesses. The government doesn’t establish (them), ... Read More »
4 responsesTeddy bears and pillow cases filling a need for comfort
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021
Thanks to a needlepoint initiative, some heads will rest comfortably. There will also be some plush toys to snuggle up to as well. On Saturday afternoon, Fabric Fusion Inc. unveiled 1,000 pillow cases and 47 teddy bears to be given out to local organizations. A product of some tireless handiwork by both Fabric Fusion. customers ... Read More »
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