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Lethbridge neighbourhoods participate in annual Jane’s Walk
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2022
Lethbridge participated in the annual worldwide Jane’s Walk over the weekend. The west-end neighbourhood of Garry Station hosted its inaugural walk this year, and London Road as well earlier in the day. Jane’s Walk is a global pedestrian-powered movement of neighbourhood-led walking tours inspired by Jane Jacobs, an urbanist. “The purpose of the walk is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused re-hires lawyer in anticipation of resolving charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was expected to resolve several criminal charges before he went AWOL last month, didn’t remain free for long beforeĂ‚Â he was back in court with his lawyer. The lawyer, Brad Kraus of Calgary, confirmed Monday in Lethbridge provincial court that he has been retained, again, by Gerald David Thurber on ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Service Fair offers connections to support agencies
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents had the opportunity to connect with multiple agencies during the Community Service Fair on Friday afternoon provided by the Family Centre’s Family Resource Network. Family Centre executive director Maral Kiani Tari, said the purpose of the Community Service Fair was for families to network and learn what programs are available to ... Read More »
1 responseSculpture commemorates city’s contribution in First World War
By Lethbridge Herald on May 10th, 2022
Justin Seward –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD Exhibition Park will be the permanent home to the Legacy of Alberta sculpture after a dedication ceremony was held in front of dignitaries, the general public and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Canada, Patrick Van Gheel, on Saturday. The dedication ceremony was hosted by the Lethbridge United Services ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity Animal Services may have the right pet for you
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Community Animal Services in Lethbridge is encouraging residents to adopt as they are over capacity at the animal shelter with both dogs and cats alike. Community Animal Services, formerly known as the Lethbridge Animal Shelter, held a media availability on Thursday to spread the word throughout the community about the excess of animals ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused with health order violation convicted after failing to show for hearing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge businessman who was found guilty last year ofĂ‚Â failing to comply with an order of a medical officer of health, has been hit with a hefty fine. Michael James Hoffman was scheduled toĂ‚Â attend a hearingĂ‚Â in Lethbridge provincialĂ‚Â court Thursday, but when he failed to show up, he wasĂ‚Â convicted and fined $1,200. Judge Erin ... Read More »
1 responseProposal to evaluate potential carbon capture hub near Pincher Creek
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary-based energy company has submitted a proposal to the provincial government for a permit to evaluate the potential for a carbon capture sequestration hub near Pincher Creek. West Lake Energy Corp believes the hub will provide an immediate solution to the need for carbon capture, storage and utilization in Southern Alberta and ... Read More »
1 responseMan fined for passing counterfeit bill
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who tried to spend poorly-made counterfeit money has been fined 10 times the amountĂ‚Â of the phony bill. On Aug. 12 of last year Donald Wallace Eldridge attempted to spend a fake $50 bill at a Little Caesars restaurant in the city. The obviously counterfeit bill was made of paper instead ... Read More »
1 responsePastor charged in Coutts blockade preparing for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski is preparing for trial in relation to offences he is accused of committing during the truckerĂ‚Â protest at the Coutts border earlierĂ‚Â this year. Pawlowski’s lawyer, Chad Haggerty of Calgary, appeared in Lethbridge provincialĂ‚Â court Friday, where he pleaded not guilty on behalf of his clientĂ‚Â toĂ‚Â criminal charges of breaching a release order ... Read More »
1 responseBTPS launch new human trafficking position
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Blood Tribe Police launched the first Indigenous policing service-based Human Trafficking Coordinator Position on National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. BTPS Sr. Cst. Jennaye Norris has been appointed as Human Trafficking Coordinator of the BTPS and said that there was a need for a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cinco de Mayo Taco Festival celebrates Latin American culture
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2022
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