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Lethbridge Historical Society hopes to add to their ranks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
Are you looking to delve into Lethbridge and southern Alberta’s rich history and culture? If so, the Lethbridge Historical Society is inviting you to join them in a look back in time. The Lethbridge Historical Society is part of the Historical Society of Alberta’s membership drive that also includes Calgary, Edmonton, Peace Country Grande Prairie ... Read More »
1 responsePhillips expects UCP to balance budget
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Phillips is hoping the UCP does the right thing when it announces the provincial budget on Feb. 24. The NDP MLA for Lethbridge West says with rising oil prices, the UCP has the chance to make a positive impact on Albertans with its next budget. “The UCP is likely to balance the ... Read More »
3 responsesExplosives and trafficking nets three year sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught in 2020 with drugs, cash and explosives, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Shaun Ryan Hlavach was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single charges of possession of an explosive substance and possession of a prohibited weapon, and two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New exhibits opening at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Art lovers will have the chance to not only see some new works, but also meet the artists themselves as the Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksikaitsitapiitsinikssin presents three new exhibitions on display starting today until April 24. The public is welcome to attend tonight’s opening reception from 7-9 p.m. Opening ... Read More »
1 responseShrek the Musical to hit the stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winston Churchill High School students are preparing to wow audiences with their live performance of Shrek – The Musical in March at Southminster United Church. The process began in September when auditions were held, and at that time those involved in the production had been rehearsing three times a week. Originally slated for ... Read More »
1 responseCrown seeking two year sentence for taxi robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who attacked and robbed a Lethbridge taxi driver more than two years ago, could face up to two years in jail if the judge accepts a recommendation by the Crown. The Crown is asking that Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker receive a jail sentence between 18 and 24 months, even though ... Read More »
1 responseCo-management arrangements off the table for U of L
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge won’t consider co-management arrangements preventing it from independently prioritizing the interests of stakeholders such as students, said the U of L in a Wednesday statement on its bargaining page. The university says its striking faculty association is not mandated to consider the interests of students or other stakeholders in ... Read More »
1 responseCity pushing forward with sale of Bowman
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday tasked administration with the job of preparing and developing a request for proposal process (RFP) that contemplates the sale of the Bowman Building to private entities. Administration has been asked to report back to council by May 24 on that effort. The motion was passed by a 6-2 ... Read More »
5 responsesNew city mananger set to take helm
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He believes in the approach of having a steady hand on the tiller and Lloyd Brierley is now manning that tiller as Lethbridge’s new City Manager. Brierley previously served as the city’s Director of Infrastructure since last fall before signing a five-year contract with the city this week to replace outgoing city manager ... Read More »
2 responsesPastor arrested after Coutts involvement denied bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has been remanded since his arrest last week for participating in the freedom blockade at Coutts, will remain in custody, a judge has ruled. Lethbridge Judge Erin Olsen denied Pawlowski bail Wednesday, and agreed with the Crown’s concerns that the accused will re-offend and undermine the public’s confidence in ... Read More »
3 responsesFourth man charged in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 12th individual who was arrested in relation to the protest at Coutts and charged with conspiracy to commit murder, had his matter addressed Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Jerry Mitchell Morin, who is remanded at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was not required to appear in court, but was represented by Calgary lawyer Andrew ... Read More »
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