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Raymond man pleads guilty to child-sex charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 15th, 2021
A sentencing date has been set for Nov. 8 for a 55-year-old Raymond man who pleaded guilty to three child-sex related charges in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Thursday. The man, who cannot be identified to protect the identity of the victim, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual contact with a child, one count of ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity of Lethbridge Students Union Food Bank looking to fill empty shelves
By Tim Kalinowski on October 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Students Union Food Bank is running out of food, and the ULSU is hoping to rely on the generosity of local donors to replenish its dwindling food stocks during its upcoming Feed or Famine Food Drive. ULSU vice-president of Student Affairs, Amy Mendenhall, spoke to members of the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge soldier stands guard at Tower of London
By CANADIAN ARMED FORCES on October 15th, 2021
It has been an experience of a lifetime for Lethbridge native Bombardier Jess Moulton who was chosen as one of the 13 members of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery United Kingdom Public Duties Contingent (RCA UK PDC) to stand guard at the Tower of London earlier this month in England. “This was truly a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cleanfarms helping farmers dispose of unwanted agriculture pesticides and livestock medications
By Tim Kalinowski on October 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Cleanfarms will be holding a series of collection events across southern Alberta to help farmers get rid of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old livestock medications later this month. The goal of the collection program is to assist local farmers in disposing of these types of potent chemical and medicinal agents safely so as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple offences
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 15th, 2021
In Lethbridge provincial court on Wednesday, 26-year-old Nicholas Bartosek-Whimster was sentenced to a total of 75 days in custody after pleading guilty to an indecent act in public in the presence of one or more persons, failure to comply with release order conditions, theft under $5000, two counts of mischief causing damage under $5000 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidates critical of curriculum during Catholic trustee forum as municipal campaign nears end
By Herald on October 14th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The province’s embattled draft K-6 curriculum took hits Wednesday night by Lethbridge candidates running for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. The forum for Ward 2 was one of two the division live-streamed Wednesday with the other for Pincher Creek. The forums are available for viewing on Holy Spirit’s YouTube ... Read More »
2 responsesCentral Alberta small business owner on ballot for candidate for Canadian Senate
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 14th, 2021
Small business owner from central Alberta, Pam Davidson, is running for the Canadian Senate as she believes Alberta needs representation from someone who will stand for our constitution and for Albertans. “I believe that we in Alberta need to have a senator that believes in both conservative representation in Ottawa and that is democratically accountable ... Read More »
1 responseHighway 3 Twinning Development Assoc. eager to keep advancing forward
By Tim Kalinowski on October 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association is wanting to keep its recent momentum going and continue its lobbying efforts toward making small advances each year on the twinning as a whole. The organization is hoping the province will make a yearly funding commitment of some amount toward getting the work done a bit ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Chamber announces business of the year award finalists
By Tim Kalinowski on October 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Business of the Year Awards next Thursday at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel and Conference Centre. “We are looking forward to celebrating the success of Lethbridge business,” says Cyndi Vos, CEO for the Chamber. “We will be recognizing 12 businesses this year.” The list ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hockey referee assault case to return to court next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 14th, 2021
A man accused of attacking a referee at a hockey tournament in 2019 will return to court on Nov. 3 for further instructions to take the next steps in his case. Robert Farrell Creighton, who was co-accused with Todd William Cross Child in the case, had originally pleaded guilty to charges he attacked a referee ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Redcliff RCMP looking for missing Cypress County councillor
By SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on October 14th, 2021
Redcliff RCMP are looking for Alfred “Alf” Belyea, the Cypress County councillor for Suffield-Jenner area, after he was last seen on Oct. 8. The report of the missing persons investigation was announced late Tuesday night, and authorities are looking for any information about the whereabouts of the Suffield area resident. He is 72-years-old, with white ... Read More »
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