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Notley argues Coutts blockade needs to end
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is calling on the UCP government to take immediate action to end the blockade near Coutts after 10 days of illegal protests. “My message is simple, it’s time for this lawlessness to end. It’s time for every Albertan to be able to move around their ... Read More »
18 responsesPremier Kenney needs to stop the name-calling
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
GUEST COLUMN By Lorne Fitch You throw the term “eco-terrorists” out on a somewhat regular basis; I suppose whenever you are peeved at some concern voiced about the environment. I guess, by whatever interpretation you use for “eco-terrorists”, as a biologist and a person concerned about the environment, I seem to be one. You include ... Read More »
5 responsesRights of convoy participants deserve to be respected
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
Rachael Thomas – MP for Lethbridge As I write this article, it is the morning of Thursday, Feb. 3 and I am in Ottawa. I just came into the office after walking down Wellington Street where rigs, Honda Civics, Ford F-150s, and RVs are parked, and people of all ages and all backgrounds are advocating ... Read More »
16 responsesEV charging initiative hopes to energize southern Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An electric tidal wave is rolling over the automotive industry and SouthGrow Regional Economic Development is ready to make a splash in it thanks to a federal investment. The federal government is investing $2 million in the SouthGrow region to support the deployment and installation of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This money ... Read More »
1 responseExhibition celebrating 125 years in 2022
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition is celebrating its 125th birthday and southern Albertans are invited to join in the festivities. As the party kicks off, the Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced the 2022 Signature Event line-up Friday with the intent to deliver re-imagined event experiences to the community and the 400,000 guests that gather on ... Read More »
1 responseDonation to assist YWCA’s Amethyst Project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Amethyst Project has received a large donation from Century 21, which will help them continue offering a third option to victims of sexual assault. “The third option provides individuals the gift of time, to heal and to build the courage to face the next steps to an investigation,” said Tracy James, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown recommends 12-15 sentence for couple guilty of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A California couple caught smuggling drugs into Alberta four years ago could face more than a dozen years in prison if a judge agrees with a Crown recommendation. Crown Prosecutors Kent Brown and Domenic Puglia have recommended Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor receive a sentence of 12-15 years in a federal penitentiary for trying to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in impaired driving fatality remains in custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man charged in relation to a drunk driving death more than two years ago, and who has been sitting in remand at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre for 17 months, will remain in custody while his matters continue to make their way through court. Wesley Brian Phillips, whose sister was willing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen highlights positives after first 100 days
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In their first 100 days since being sworn into office, mayor Blaine Hyggen and city council have faced challenges and experienced some accomplishments. “It’s been great, we’ve got a wonderful council and doing some great things,” the mayor said Friday morning. Among council’s accomplishments is creating the Gateway to Opportunity action plan where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival set to return
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Board of Directors of the Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival Society announced their 2022 festival will be an in-person event. This year the Festival will run from March 28 to April 9 and registration is now open until 11:59 pm on Friday, Feb. 18. “We’ve been in the city, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poisonous batch of opioids circulating in region
By Lethbridge Herald on February 5th, 2022
A poisonous batch of opioids have resulted in an increase in poisoning seen in Lethbridge, Fort Macleod and the Blood Tribe community. The Blood Tribe Communications team distributed an alert on social media on Thursday, asking people to be aware of the bad batch. The post read in part, “Absolutely do not use alone, always ... Read More »
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