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Alberta on the Plate features line-up of local restaurants
By Lethbridge Herald on July 21st, 2022
Several city establishments will be participating in the fourth annual Alberta on the Plate dine-around festival which runs Aug. 12 through 21. Lethbridge participants include Italian Table, Mocha Cabana, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden, Telegraph Taphouse, Theoretically Brewing, Water Tower Grill & Bar and Bourbon and Butter. Cattlemen’s Chophouse in Picture Butte is also involved. “This ... Read More »
1 responseCrowsnest Pass prepping for post-pandemic Heritage Festival
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022
The Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival will be hosting its 17th annual event from July 28 – August 1 beginning with the Heritage Youth Theatre Company’s presentation of “Blood at the Barracks – a Courtroom Drama”. The play will reflect this year’s theme of ‘Moonshine, Music, and Mayhem’ paying tribute by marking the ... Read More »
1 responseLining up to support KidSport
By Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com After a two-year hiatus because of COVID restrictions, KidSport Lethbridge and Taber staged its annual golf fundraiser on Wednesday at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Ninety-two golfers hit the links in a shotgun start under sunny skies in the afternoon to support KidSport which helps cover the cost of registration fees ... Read More »
2 responsesUltracentrifugation symposium hosted at U of L in Canadian debut
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Science Commons building at the University of Lethbridge took centre stage at an international symposium held in Canada for the first time. The International Analytical Ultracentrifugation Workshop and Symposium celebrated its 25th anniversary at the U of L. The symposium brought about 70 delegates to the city from around the globe while ... Read More »
1 responseCharges still await transfer for Coutts conspiracy case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Charges for three of the four men accused of conspiring to kill RCMP officers during the protest at the Coutts border earlier this year, are still waiting to be transferred to Court of Queen’s Bench.
Even though a trial date has been set in Court of Queen’s Bench for Anthony Olienick, Jerry Morin and ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in manslaughter case sentenced to 21 days on unrelated charge
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to represent her client on an unrelated charge. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff represents Sheldon Nicholas LePage, and the appearance was in regards to a breach of probation charge from January 2022. LePage appeared via CCTV while his lawyer ... Read More »
2 responsesBuilding Brains Together offers summer outdoor play
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Building brains together – that’s the focus of a family outdoor play program running at different parks in the summer through early August. The Building Brains Together organization is aimed at developing healthy and resilient children, families and society. It aligns closely with the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. The family outdoor play program ... Read More »
2 responsesSeniors learning kayak skills through Nord-Bridge initiative
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
Seniors from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre began their first of four kayaking lessons recently at Park Lake. The lessons are being provided by High Level Canoes and Kayaks and it’s the first program of its kind being offered from both organizations. “We had one of our co-workers suggest it because she loves to go kayaking ... Read More »
1 responseConditional sentence ordered for 2019 referee assault
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 57-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to a 2019 assault charge earlier this year, changed his plea to guilty on Monday and received a 90-day conditional sentence. After multiple adjournments, change of lawyers and plea changes, the matter of Robert Farrell Creighton resulted in a 90-day conditional sentence order and was put ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail condition amendment sought for accused human trafficker
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Tuesday, in regards to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. Ahmed ... Read More »
1 responseUCP candidate Toews releases inflation plan, MLA Phillips critical
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com NDP MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips says Albertans will be paying more and getting less if UCP leadership candidate Travis Toews’ plan to ease inflation is implemented. On Monday in Grande Prairie, Toews released his plan which includes making permanent the provincial fuel tax and natural gas rebate when energy prices are ... Read More »
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