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Human trafficking a growing problem in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Human trafficking won’t end until everyone works together to solve the problem, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs was told on Thursday. “We’re not going to defeat this crime, we’re not going to overcome this crime unless we work together,” said Jessica Brandon, director of programs for the Action Coalition on Human ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Museum clarifies motivation for free Indigenous admission
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives is clarifying the reasons behind free admission for those who identify as Indigenous and why they decided not to ask for proof. “This policy related to free admissions for those of indigenous descent has been something that as an organization we’ve been talking about for the last number ... Read More »
9 responsesProfane outburst in court after hearing postponed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man will remain in custody for at least a couple more days following his profanity-laced tirade in court Thursday. Stephen Rene Geworsky, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, said he hoped to have a bail hearing and get released Thursday so he could go to the ... Read More »
1 responsePatio season success promotes downtown businesses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When the weather co-operates, Lethbridge residents will soon be able to enjoy a meal and drink on patios – with or without lanterns – thanks to the continuation of a City of Lethbridge program. And maybe Kim Mitchell’s classic ode to summertime may serenade people as they enjoy the ambience of outdoors downtown ... Read More »
2 responsesFederal-provincial boost for transit funding on the way
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is thrilled to receive transit funding from the provincial government. Earlier this month, the government announced financial support for transit systems hit hard by the pandemic. The province is committing $79.5 million, which will be matched by Ottawa, to support 26 Alberta communities. That total of $150 million will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers and Big Sisters finally gets to celebrate expansion
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District held its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate their expansion that was initially completed in 2020. The expansion added on over 1,000 square feet over two storeys to the organization’s location along 6 Avenue South. “Today, we’re finally able to have our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young women exploring trades through CAREERS
By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com CAREERS The Next Generation with support from local companies are giving the opportunity for female-identifying youth in the community to explore trades, related technologies and agriculture. “Today we’re at Teacup Tiny Homes with Jenn and her team, and they’re kind of taking us through the process of building a tiny ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Forged document in vehicle sale ‘very disturbing’ says judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who processed a forged document to help sell a vehicle, has been placed on house arrest. Trent Vernon Elberg, 29, was given an eight-month conditional sentence Wednesday after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of using a forged document. DuringĂ‚Â the first three months of his sentence, ... Read More »
1 responseHyggen topped all candidates in 2021 campaign fundraising
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com How much did candidates running for municipal office and school boards raise and spend during their most recent election campaigns? That information is now available on the City of Lethbridge website where full disclosure can be found of funds raised by candidates last October for mayor, council and school board positions. The information ... Read More »
1 responseSite work underway on new westside elementary school
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Site work has started at the future home of a new west Lethbridge public elementary school. The new K-5 school will be situated in the Garry Station subdivision and construction is slated to start next year with a planned opening date in September 2025. Melcor Developments is installing new utilities, doing road alignment ... Read More »
1 responseDealership drive-away nets thief 30 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 21st, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man has given a whole new meaning to the term test drive. Andrew Michael Marshall received a shortĂ‚Â jail sentence after he drove a 2009 Hyundai Elantra off a dealership lot in March, without anyone’s permission. At about 11 a.m. on March 4 Lethbridge police received a call from a Lethbridge ... Read More »
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