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Man facing property charges sentenced on unrelated offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old man waiting to stand trial on two-year-old charges, has been sentenced for several other criminal offences. Gerald David Thurber was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty to four counts of breaching release conditions, two counts of drug possession, and one count of ... Read More »
1 responseJudge urges man to maintain medication
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who assaulted three people on separate occasions earlier this year has been advised to stay on his medication if he wants to avoid future problems. After Cody Gregory Fleming was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one month in jail for the assaults, Judge John Maher urged him to ... Read More »
1 responseMetis Nation of Alberta moves forward with vote on draft Constitution
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
The Metis Nation of Alberta held its 94th Annual General Assembly in Calgary last weekend where delegates voted in favour of moving forward with a province-wide ratification vote on its draft Constitution. Following two-and-a-half years of community engagement with focus groups, community gatherings, written feedback, and previous drafts, the Constitution Commission tabled the new draft ... Read More »
1 responsePet owners concerned about prevalence of foxtail
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 13th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge is taking a proactive approach this year to the infestation of foxtail in the area. Foxtail barley is a perennial grass that grows within the city, and although not designated by legislation as a noxious weed it can be dangerous to pets. For this reason, the city is hoping to spread ... Read More »
2 responsesMan charged with drug offences back in court next week
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old Lethbridge man facing a dozen criminal charges may seek his release from remand custody when he returns to court next week. Robert Joseph Zimmer appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, but his matter was adjourned for a week, ostensibly for a bail hearing. Zimmer, who appeared in court by CCTV ... Read More »
1 responseLocals medal in pickleball, sport continues to gain popularity
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship held in Regina last month, multiple local players won medals in their age and skill level categories. “Pickleball has really taken off in this area, there’s nearly 500 to 600 active pickleball players here in the Lethbridge area,” said Michael Wagner, treasurer of the Lethbridge Pickleball ... Read More »
1 responseDowntown concert series showcasing Lethbridge artists
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Casa and the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge welcomed guests to the fifth concert of its Upside Downtown Summer 2022 Festival in Rotary Square Thursday. Holding a free concert with musical guest Dave McCann, Thursday’s performance saw him playing songs and entertaining crowds. All month long every ... Read More »
1 responseWillow Creek council speaks out against federal green ag plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The council of the Municipal District of Willow Creek is speaking out against the federal government’s new green agricultural plan. In a press release, council says the plan will create financial hardship for farmers, diminish the country’s food security and increase the food for Canadian consumers while having a negative impact on food ... Read More »
3 responsesBreak-in nets four month sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Paul Marples didn’t know it, but while he and another individual were busy breaking into a compound and stealing tools and other items, their every move was being carefully monitored. On July 11, 2021 Marples and his cohort broke into the compound owned by Canadian Natural Resources in the County of Warner. While they were ... Read More »
1 responseDrug charges resolved from six years back
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 28-year-old man who disappeared for six years after he was caught with drugs on the Blood Reserve, has finally been sentenced. Barzan Ali Zalfo pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of drug possession and was sentenced to five days in jail, which represents time he has already spent in ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale artist shares lifelong passion for paint and sculpture
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Art has been part of Vincent Luykenaar’s life all his life. The retired Coaldale physician and active artist was named after Dutch master Vincent Van Gogh; an older brother was named Theo, which was also the moniker of the painter’s older sibling who kept Vincent Van Gogh alive. The 74-year-old Luykenaar had an ... Read More »
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