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Pregnancy to keep woman from attending hearing in-person
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton woman who was caught with her husband smuggling drugs over the border four years ago will not have to travel to Lethbridge for her sentencing hearing next month. Kirandeep Toor, who was scheduled to be sentenced last month along with her husband Gurminder, will be allowed to attend their hearing by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former CP train conductor looking for boulder heroes
By James Tubb SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on December 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjtubb@medicinehatnews.com Anyone move any boulders in the ’70s? John Cowan, a former Canadian Pacific conductor, has written a book about his years working on trains and is looking for a dozen passengers who were part of his favourite story. Those passengers helped move a boulder off of a CP track in Kicking Horse Canyon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber Long Table event featuring local fare
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2021
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Invest Local Long Table event on Dec.11 at Exhibition Park. “We are so excited to host this unique experience in Lethbridge,” said Cyndi Vos, CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, in a press release. The idea behind the event is to bring members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wood’s donation helps open the doors for youth in need
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2021
A generous donation by a local family will ensure youth have someplace warm to go as the winter months settle in. On Friday, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta made a special grant presentation and announcement at Wood’s Homes in the form of a donor advised grant that will address youth homelessness in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ric ‘Sluggo’ Suggitt’s memory honoured with Logan Boulet Award
By Lethbridge Herald on December 4th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The man nicknamed Sluggo has won an award named after the person he inspired. Former University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby coach Ric Suggitt was honoured posthumously with the Logan Boulet Award in recognition of a selfless act that helped save lives. Suggitt was recognized nationally Nov. 29 at an ... Read More »
1 responseGames Legacy Fund awarded
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge 2020 Alberta Summer Games Society announced on Wednesday the distribution of the 2020 Games Legacy Fund to 32 not-for-profit organizations. The 2020 Games Legacy Fund is comprised of remaining casino funds generated by games volunteers and sponsorships that were donated to the legacy fund, after the decision was made to cancel ... Read More »
2 responsesChristmas Check Stop campaign preparing for possible increase in impaired drivers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service announced Thursday they are bracing for a busier Christmas Check Stop campaign. Â The LPS is preparing for the possibility of a greater number of impaired drivers on the road as it kicks off its 2021 Christmas Check Stop campaign this weekend. “The province has reported a 43 per ... Read More »
1 responseSubject of motel raid released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Lethbridge man arrested following a police raid at a city motel last month, has been released from custody. Jerome Ross, who appeared in court Thursday by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was released on $500 bail with conditions he report by phone every week to the Lethbridge Police Service, not possess ... Read More »
1 responseCity exploring options for emergency overflow shelter
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution calling for administration to work with Alpha House and the province to identify options for a four-to-six month emergency overflow shelter. The committee also called on administration to evaluate and report on the feasibility of using the ... Read More »
12 responsesUnited Way of Lethbridge celebrates an 80 year history of helping
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2021
Noted historian, author, teacher, advocate Belinda Crowson held a virtual fireside chat Saturday, celebrating 80 Years of United Way in Lethbridge. At the centre of Saturday’s discussion was helping those in need. “One thing we know about Lethbridge and any community is there has always been a need and there has always been people who ... Read More »
1 responseFarmers’ market and trade show set to get folks into Christmas spirit
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge and District Exhibition kicked off their Big Christmas Farmers’ Market and Trade Show on Thursday that will run until Saturday, Dec. 4. The event has divided the Exhibition pavilion into Santa’s Workshop, the North Pole, South Pole, and Reindeer Run, where attendees can enjoy a multitude of local ... Read More »
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