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Coaldale 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 responseWarrant 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!Accused 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 responseGreen Acres celebrates 62 years of service to seniors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Green Acres Foundation is celebrating 62 years of caring for seniors in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. “We are 62 years old as of April 11, 2022,” said Dawna Coslovi, CEO of Green Acres Foundation. The celebration took place at the Garden View Lodge Monday, which opened in 1992. Coslovi said they chose ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival final results
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Friday, April 1 Senior Piano Adjudicator: Susanne Ruberg-Gordon Piano Duet – 13 and Under: 1. Selina Sun and Kathleen Wu; Piano Duet – Grade 8: 1. Tamara Moens and Ranae Slingerland; Piano Solo – Early Romantic – 19 and Over: 1. Isaac Risling; Piano Solo – Recital – 15 and Under 1. Collin Mckay; Piano ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Group protests economic conditions in Sri Lanka
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Members of the Lethbridge Lankans held a protest last week in light of a deteriorating economic situation in Sri Lanka. The situation ranges from the scarcity of food items and its prices to a problem with oil and gas among other things. The Lankans staged their protest on April 4. In March food prices rose ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta 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 »
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!Food and beverage expo serves up taste
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Many visited the Exhibition Park pavilion for the Alberta Food and Beverage Expo to try the different alcoholic beverages and food vendors on Saturday night. Initially, the Food and Beverage Expo are scheduled in January but kept getting cancelled due to COVID, but owner/operator Chris Meilleur says this will be the one and only time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail date scheduled for 2020 homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Piikani man accused of killing a teenager nearly two years ago, will stand trial for murder, but not until next year. Dustin Big Bull, who faces single counts of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains, pleaded not guilty to both charges Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. ... Read More »
1 responseLegion commemorates 105th anniversary of Vimy Ridge
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 were joined by the 20th Independent Field Battery 2296 Cadets, the retired RCMP Association and the general public at the cenotaph outside the Yates Theatre to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on Saturday. “In Canadian history, it’s pretty significant,” ... Read More »
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