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Food bank volunteer honoured for 5000 hours of service
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A significant milestone has been reached by an Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge volunteer who has been donating her time for over 25 years to help those in need. After retiring from a career as a pharmacist, Iris Richardson started volunteering at the Interfaith Food Bank and now has reached 5000 volunteer ... Read More »
1 responseAdaptable Outdoors opens experience for people with disabilities
By Christina Scott - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
Braeson Schacher peered up at the doctor from his hospital bed, faced with a life-altering question. He knew the answer he provided would change his life forever. After a moment, the 18 year old swallowed hard, steeled himself and declared: “Take them.” Although agreeing to the amputation of both his legs was immensely difficult, Braeson ... Read More »
1 responseU of L theft case stalled in court proceedings
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Scheduling a trial for a Lethbridge womanĂ‚Â accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge continues to be delayed while her case makes its way through various court proceedings. Trial dates for Donna Court were expectedĂ‚Â to be set last month, but scheduling of the trial was adjourned while ... Read More »
1 responseDrug-impaired driver fined and suspended
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 43-year-old man charged with driving while impaired by drugs has been fined and prohibited fromĂ‚Â driving for a year. Blair Allan Beazer pleaded guilty recently in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving, and was fined $1,000. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of drivingĂ‚Â without insuranceĂ‚Â and was fined $3,000. Court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chinook Arch celebrates 30 years of library service in southern Alberta
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
Chinook Arch Regional Library System is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the community. The service started in 1992 in April helping municipalities in southwestern Alberta come together and deliver library services across the region. To date, the organization includes 33 libraries across 41 municipalities providing sustainable cost-effective library services through intermunicipal collaboration. Library services across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit has long and storied history in Lethbridge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives hosted retired LA Transit management team member Diane Boulton, to discuss the history of public transit in Lethbridge recently as part of their Galt Present series. Boulton’s career with Lethbridge Transit started in 1978 as a school bus operator. She worked her way through the company until 2013, ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale breaks ground on recycling and energy facility
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Dale Woodard – for the Lethbridge Herald The Town of Coaldale just got a little more environmentally friendly and cost effective with their recycling and energy. And residents should be feeling anything but blue. On Tuesday, the Town of Coaldale, along with 2Point0 Ltd. – a company made up of local entrepreneurs – hosted a groundbreaking event ... Read More »
1 responseAccused elects to head directly to trial in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murderĂ‚Â during the protest in Coutts earlier this year, is headed directly to trial. Christopher Lysak, who remains in custody but appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury. An agent for ... Read More »
1 responseStrong turn out for in-person return of Coaldale Fun Run
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
The 11th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run attracted 500 runners, both in person and virtually, on a crisp wintery-like morning on Saturday. Participants dispersed from the start line at Coaldale Christian School and ran a route that included a mix of country, gravel and scenery along a canal. The run’s focus is to encourage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Warrant issued for angler after no-show
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for aĂ‚Â Calgary man accused of illegally fishing in a southern Alberta Reservoir. Hai Cheng Chen was scheduled to appear in Lethbridge provincial court Monday on a singleĂ‚Â charge of unlawful possession of white fish, but when he didn’t show up, the warrant was issued. Chen’s matterĂ‚Â was in court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta TrailNet Society launch trailblazing contest
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Alberta TrailNet Society is encouraging kids to build a trail at home and enter to win a prize with a contest that launches on Monday. The organization is also providing Trail Adventure Bingo and other fun activities for families to enjoy while exploring Alberta’s trails. Anyone can participate in the ‘Future Trail Builders Contest’ challenge ... Read More »
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