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Importance of seniors’ centres comes into focus during Seniors’ Week
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge seniors had the opportunity to enjoy a toonie pancake breakfast at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre Tuesday as part of their Seniors’ Week celebrations. “We are very grateful that we can celebrate Seniors’ Week, we’re healthy. Some of us lost really good friends during COVID so I just phoned my friends and ones that ... Read More »
4 responsesEnmax paid parking decision survives council split vote
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A motion by councillor John Middleton-Hope to rescind paid parking at the Enmax Centre was defeated by a 5-4 vote Tuesday. Middleton-Hope said after the meeting he respects council’s decision. He said costs associated with the $5 parking plan haven’t been considered including the costs of the parking kiosks, enforcement and the signage ... Read More »
1 responseFlight from police attracts six-month conditional sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was being helped by EMS after he had passed out in his vehicle from drug use, then sped off when he learned police were on the way, has avoided jail but not a curfew. Jason Anthony Morin was given a six-month conditional sentence after he pleaded guilty Monday in ... Read More »
1 responseStudents explore careers with the Lethbridge Police Service
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A group of high school students had the opportunity to take part in the Lethbridge Police Service Annual Youth Academy Tuesday to get acquainted with what it means to be a police officer. This year marked the 6th annual youth academy and its return to in-person sessions with 16 high school students who ... Read More »
1 responseNew road for McFaddens as Honda dealership changes owners
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An end of a long era in the local automotive world is over and a new one has started. After starting the 58th Honda auto dealership in Canada back in 1974, the McFadden family recently sold their dealership. The buyers were a family which also has strong ties to southern Alberta, the McDonalds ... Read More »
2 responsesCity council pushing forward with ward system analysis
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday voted 6-3 to move forward with a commission to perform a detailed analysis of the implementation of a ward system in Lethbridge. Councillors Rajko Dodic, Nick Paladino and Jeff Carlson voted against the motion. The Governance Standing Policy Committee failed to reach consensus on the matter recently. A ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traffic stop results in additional charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When Bernadette Krista Eagle Plume was pulled over by RCMP during a traffic stop May 1 of this year, she knew she was in trouble. So when the officer – who pulled her over because there wasn’t a licence plate attached to the vehicle she was driving – asked for her name, she ... Read More »
1 responseHealth and weight loss success story for local mom
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A local mother has been nominated as a finalist for the Beachbody Challenge among more than 40,000 members and is sharing her transformation story in hopes to inspire others. “Honestly for as long as I can remember, I never really was comfortable in my skin. I was never the athletic type, I avoided ... Read More »
1 responseWhoop-Up Days back in the saddle this summer
By Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Professional rodeo is returning to Whoop-Up Days as the Lethbridge and District Exhibition celebrates its 125th year. Other special events will also greet visitors to this year’s summer fair which runs Aug. 25-27 at Exhibition Park. Parking, of course, will be limited and guests are being used to take transit, ... Read More »
3 responsesCircumstances of Kenney’s fall examined at SACPA session
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed Duane Bratt to their June 2 meeting to speak about how Albertans are likely to be affected by the recent UCP leadership review. Duane Bratt is a political science professor in the Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies at Mount Royal University in Calgary. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary pastor headed to trial next year in Coutts protest case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 7th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary pastor who faces charges relating to offences he is accused of committing during the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, is going to trial, but not until next year. Artur Pawlowski will stand trial Feb. 2 and 3, 2023, almost a year after he was charged under the Criminal Code ... Read More »
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