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Pre-trial conference ordered in U of L theft case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It may be some time before a 57-year-old Lethbridge woman, who pleaded not guilty in relation to the theft of more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge, is ready to stand trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’ Bench, Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said a ... Read More »
1 responseAdjournment in record drug seizure case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars worth of drugs into Alberta expects to raise a Charter issue when the case finally goes to trial. Calgary lawyer Allan Fay told a judge Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, his Charter motion – alleging a breach ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused seeks to strike guilty plea in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who pleaded guilty in 2020 to one count of impaired driving causing bodily harm, then hoped to ask a judge to strike her guilty plea in 2021, may finally get the chance to do it this year. The case was spoken to in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, but Judge Kristin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UNA urges members to ratify AHS recommendations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The United Nurses of Alberta negotiating committee recommended to the delegates across the province on Friday to ratify the recommendations from the mediator for a new collective agreement with Alberta Health Services and other health care employers. “There is a one per increase as of October 1, 2021, so there will be retroactivity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multi-agency Christmas Hope campaign a success
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A lot can be accomplished when a community comes together to help those in need, and thanks to the generosity of many, thousands were able to enjoy Christmas last year. The Christmas Hope campaign served over 5,000 babies, children, and teens, and almost 2,500 adults this year. Which is more than 7,500 individuals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Emergency department wait times can vary widely, says AHS
By Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald She didn’t want to ruin Christmas dinner for her family so despite suffering a head injury in a fall, a city woman chose not to accept a trip to hospital by ambulance. A day after her head went through drywall, she decided that she should have the injury looked after. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural YQL WinterFEST kicks off this week
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
Lethbridge residents will be able to walk in a winter wonderland this week. On the plus side, the deep freeze weather that has gripped the province has taken a hike – at least in southern Alberta – but those mild temperatures may have an effect on some of the activities as Tourism Lethbridge presents the YQL ... Read More »
1 responseCommunity yoga for everyone
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
It’s a yoga class as the name implies. On Sunday at CASA, a group headed upstairs at the downtown building for a little morning relaxation. And everyone was welcome as Pop Up Yoga Lethbridge held its weekly SUN-day Community Yoga class. “Every Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. we offer a community yoga class. ... Read More »
1 responseLOPS loses court challenge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Court of Queen’s Bench judge has ruled in favour of the province in a lawsuit filed over legislation involving supervised consumption sites. The lawsuit by the Lethbridge Overdose Prevention Society and Moms Stop the Harm Society was launched on Aug. 13, 2021 to prevent the government from enacting new rules for the ... Read More »
3 responsesVaccine exemption difficult to secure for local health care aide
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An unvaccinated southern Alberta health care aide says she was put on unpaid leave because she won’t get a COVID-19 jab due to reactions she’s previously had to booster shots. The woman, who works at an assisted living facility in Raymond, says she is trying to get a medical exemption but between her ... Read More »
2 responsesDriver sentenced to three years for leaving scene of deadly collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old southern Alberta man who killed his friend two years ago when he drove into a tree 10 days before Christmas, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Tristan Joel Big Sorrel Horse was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to three years in prison for leaving the scene of ... Read More »
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