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Doggone tough police work ahead for new canine officers
By Herald on September 21st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Police Service held a special graduation for its two new canine officers on Tuesday, and said one last thank you to a canine officer who retired from the force after long service earlier this year. The LPS welcomed canine officers Aron and Zap, and said farewell to Arco, who ... Read More »
1 responseLandslide win for Barlow in Foothills
By Trevor Busch LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Incumbent MP John Barlow has reasserted control of the Foothills riding for the Conservative Party of Canada in a landslide showing on Monday night where he took 69 per cent of the vote. Despite an easy margin of victory in Foothills, Barlow said the campaign was hard-fought. “We never take anything for granted. ... Read More »
2 responsesMan fined after resisting arrest
By Delon Shurtz on September 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man got off with only fines after he fled from police several months ago. Kayle Hood-Betts was fined $1,390 after he pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of resisting arrest and careless driving. On April 7 police received a report of suspicious activity at Botterill Bottom Park ... Read More »
1 responseBlackfoot Confederacy flag flies reconciliation over city
By Dale Woodard on September 21st, 2021
The spirit of reconciliation will now soar above Lethbridge City Hall permanently. The permanent raising of the Siksikaitsitapi – Blackfoot Confederacy – flag signaled the official kick-off to Reconciliation Week within the city in a ceremony Monday morning at City Hall. The City of Lethbridge has made a number of commitments to Truth and Reconciliation, ... Read More »
1 responseShields wins big again in Bow River
By Cole Parkinson SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 21st, 2021
After big wins in 2015 and 2019, Martin Shields has once again won the Bow River seat during the federal election in 2021. With over 70 per cent of the vote across the riding, Shields was declared the winner fairly early on election night. Behind Shields was Jonathan Bridges (People’s Party), Michael MacLean (NDP), Getu ... Read More »
1 responseMotz re-elected to represent Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner
By Collin Gallant SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on September 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDcgallant@medicinehatnews.com Glen Motz handily retained the riding of Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner on Monday night, but said the overall result of the 44th General Election will be “a deep, deep disappointment,” for Canadians. Motz’s Conservatives failed to capitalize on a mid-campaign surge in the short, five-week campaign, and Canadian voters were likely to return a minority ... Read More »
1 responseHarder re-elected for Lethbridge and ‘ready to go back to parliament’
By Herald on September 21st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Conservative Party of Canada incumbent Rachael Harder was easily re-elected in Lethbridge despite a spirited challenge on the right from the People’s Party of Canada during the 36-day campaign, and a stronger than anticipated showing for the New Democrats locally on the left. “We worked hard,” said a beaming Harder ... Read More »
6 responsesLethbridge Curling Club celebrates 125 years
By Dale Woodard on September 18th, 2021
The Lethbridge Curling Club is ready to rock a special event on Saturday. The club on the west side will light the candles and celebrate its 125th anniversary with a come-and-go format from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an official cake cutting at 2 p.m. Past and current members are welcome and those looking ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of attempted abduction has charges stayed
By Delon Shurtz on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com AÂ Lethbridge man accused last year of trying to abduct a young teenager is no longer facing a criminal charge. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox stayed a single charge of attempted abduction against 22-year-old Heinrich Blanco. A stay of proceeding means the charge is no longer ... Read More »
1 responseCity arenas and theatres, as well as college, to implement proof of vaccination protocols
By Dale Woodard on September 18th, 2021
Vaccination or proof of a negative test will soon be mandatory to attend ticketed Enmax Centre events The City of Lethbridge, in consultation with Enmax Centre staff and venue partners, will be implementing the Government of Alberta’s recent restriction exemption program in preparation for live events, requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result. ... Read More »
1 responseConcerns raised over masking requirements at polling stations
By Al Beeber on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An elections worker for the Lethbridge district in Monday’s federal vote is expressing concerns about an email received from the local returning officer regarding COVID safety regulations. The worker, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of losing her Elections Canada job, gave the Herald an email sent to workers by the local ... Read More »
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