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Catch and release pattern results in multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was arrested in March for alleged drug and weapon offences, released shortly afterward, then arrested again earlier this month and charged with more drug offences, has been released again. Robert Joseph Simmer, 47, who attended provincial court Thursday by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was released on $1,500 ... Read More »
2 responsesCanadian Space Agency grant helping U of L reach for the stars
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has received a $100,000 grant from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to train the next generation of space scientists. Physics and astronomy professor and head of the Astronomical Instrumentation Group (AIG) at University of Lethbridge, David Naylor, said they have been funded by the CSA for 20 years for ... Read More »
1 responseUkrainian dance club hosting benefit concert for refugees
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club is hosting a benefit performance Sunday with proceeds donated to Ukraine Humanitarian Aid for Ukrainian individuals who have arrived in Alberta. “All tickets are available by donation, we don’t have a set price and all the money is going towards the humanitarian relief of Ukraine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rare quintuplet lambs surprise local farmer
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
A farm on the west side of Lethbridge had a sheep give birth to five lambs on May 5. Farmer Ken Leenstra found them on his Westside Drive farm and said he was shocked when he saw how many there were. “First, we saw four and it was like, what the heck? Four babies? And ... Read More »
1 responseCCH grads set to cross the stage this weekend
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Catholic Central High School is celebrating graduates this weekend and they have chosen this year’s valedictorian among five students with very high academic averages. This year the honour of being the school’s valedictorian has been bestowed upon Enrique Zaki Olvis who said that receiving the title is both exciting and scary, as there ... Read More »
1 responseDefence lawyers give pushback on human trafficking disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers representing several individuals charged in a human trafficking case continue to expressĂ‚Â concern over delays in receiving disclosure from the Crown’s office, and the shape it’s in when they finally receive it. Calgary lawyer Kaysi Fagan, who represents accused Mohammad Zafari, said Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that she requires at least six ... Read More »
4 responsesKenney optimistic, but farm supports in place should drought continue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During his visit to Lethbridge on Wednesday, Premier Jason Kenney spoke to the media about various topics which included the agriculture sector. When asked about the options the province has in place to support the agriculture industry, especially local farmers in case of another hot, dry summer, Kenney said there is a full ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug and property convictions result in four month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Levi Cyprian Harris wasn’t expecting to come across any bears in Lethbridge, so he really didn’t need the can of bear spray he was caught carrying last year. On Oct. 20, 2021 police found a stolen Ford Ranger and Ford Focus in Coalhurst, on which were attached stolen licence plates. Harris, who was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!PIP International’s new tech putting pea protein back on the table
By Nicholas Allen - for the Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
A new breakthrough in plant-based proteins is coming to southern Alberta. Lethbridge ag-tech plant-based processor, PIP International (PIP), announced a new technology involving plant proteins on May 10. The technology has “cracked the code” on pea protein’s taste, colour, texture and performance according to founder and CEO of PIP International Christine Lewington. “There’s a lot ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disc golf course helps elevate college fundraiser
By Lethbridge Herald on May 13th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College students and employees teamed up for a round of disc golf Thursday as part of the new Chain-Shaker, Scholarship-Maker fundraising event. Â Teams of eight competed to raise funds that will go toward the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences (CBAS) scholarships, following the legacy left behind by the ... Read More »
1 responseBird feeders can be vector for avian disease
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Bird feeders are common in Lethbridge yards but residents who want to help their feathered friends need to take precautions to prevent spread of disease and to deter creatures such as mice and voles. Regularly cleaning feeders and bird baths are two ways people can keep birds healthy, says Anna Larney, facility programming ... Read More »
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