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Defence in manslaughter case waiting for disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter, is getting frustrated with the amount of time it’s taking to receive disclosure. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff said Tuesday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court that her client, Sheldon Nicholas LePage, has been in custody for nearly two months, and while the ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing multiple charges looking for new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who earlier this year was expected to resolve several criminal matters, is looking to hire a new lawyer; his third since he was charged two years ago. During a hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus said the accused, Gerald David Thurber, no longer wants his ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in shooting incident hoping for bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was charged in relation to a shooting last December and then denied bail the following month in provincial court, still hopes a higher court will release him from custody. Bira Jamal Ahmed was scheduled for a detention review Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, but his review was ... Read More »
1 responseSalvation Army back serving the public at new location
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It was the forerunner of the social service agencies that exist today and the Salvation Army is back in business with its thrift store in Lethbridge. Situated for many years on 3 Avenue South where the old casino was located, the Salvation Army store closed six months after COVID-19 hit. With the organization ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ag disaster still in place for M.D. of Willow Creek
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After declaring an Agricultural Disaster earlier this month due to drought in the Municipal District of Willow Creek, Chief administrative officer Derrick Krizsan said that even though the recent rains added some needed moisture, the declaration remains in place. “There’s been no new information pertaining to council’s thoughts on the current status. I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘School’s out for summer!’
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com In the immortal words of Alice Cooper, “school’s out for summer.” With that comes ‘’no more pencils, no more books, no more teachers, dirty looks.” At least for a couple of months. Tuesday marked the last day of school for students in both the Lethbridge School Division and Holy Spirit ... Read More »
1 responseMatter for woman accused of stealing from U of L adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Scheduling a trial for a Lethbridge woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge has been adjourned again to allow time for the appointment of a case management judge. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed, who represents ... Read More »
2 responsesCommunity yard sale aims to change perception of city’s northside
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents of the 1800 block of 6 Ave North offered others in the community a chance to take a stroll through the neighbourhood while taking part of a block-wide yard sale. Block yard sale organizer Judy Sakal Meier said all 23 households agreed to the event, some took part of it while ... Read More »
1 responseMissing man found safe in Porcupine Hills
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
A man reported missing from the Crowsnest Pass was found early Saturday night in the Porcupine Hills wilderness area west of Claresholm. Claresholm RCMP said about 7 p.m. Saturday they got a report from an outdoorsman that he and his 11-year-old son had come across an elderly man deep in the wilderness area. The man ... Read More »
1 responseContested sentencing hearing for city man
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old Lethbridge man who previously pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily harm, will face a contested sentencing hearing when he returns to court next month. The matter for William Charles Coward, son of retired Lethbridge judge Fred Coward, was in provincial court Monday, but his matter was simply adjourned ... Read More »
1 responsePolice issue 44 tickets in traffic enforcement initiative
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2022
Lethbridge Police issued 44 tickets for various infractions and took two impaired drivers off the road during a weekend traffic enforcement initiative. The goal of the enforcement plan, says the police service, “is to provide safer roads for all users, allow residents more peace and quiet, and alleviate demands on patrol members. “Public complaints about ... Read More »
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