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Province investing $5.6 million in new micro-credential pilot program
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com New, flexible learning options to help people take the next step in their profession or explore new opportunities were announced this week at Lethbridge College as a key part of the UCP government’s Alberta 2030 Plan. In partnership with industry, employers and post-secondary institutions, the province is investing more than $5.6 million in ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of assaulting officer released on bail
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer after a foot chase, and being in possession of a loaded .357 Magnum handgun has been released on bail. Braudy Salas Solano, originally of Lethbridge, appeared by CCTV from the Edmonton Correctional Centre in Lethbridge provincial court on Wednesday. Solano was granted his release ... Read More »
1 responseGetaway driver sentenced after pleading guilty to theft
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of dragging a security officer behind a truck pleaded guilty to theft, and was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court on Wednesday. Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox told the court Cory Bruce Hagan, 40, had been acting as the getaway driver as an accomplice entered the Rona store on 32nd Street ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in alleged rural property crime spree returns to court
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Taber man facing numerous charges after an alleged rural property crime spree earlier this year will hope to resolve some of them when his case returns to court in Lethbridge today. The Coaldale/Picture Butte RCMP received numerous reports of break and enters over the span of a few weeks back in late ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days back in the swing of things!
By Herald on September 1st, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Whoop-Up Days is back after COVID-19 prompted cancellation of last year’s summer fair in Lethbridge. And after recent fairs elsewhere have matched or broken attendance records, Chief Executive Officer Mike Warkentin of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition, said Wednesday the potential exists for Whoop-Up Days to attract strong crowds. Admission ... Read More »
1 responseWhoop-Up Days set to return this week
By Al Beeber on September 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Whoop-Up Days are back! The city’s summer fair returns this year starting Thursday and running through Sunday. Enhanced health and safety protocols have been introduced due to COVID-19. All visitors will be given temperature screening at the entrance. They will also be screened for flu symptoms. If a visitor’s temperature is 38C, that ... Read More »
1 responseU of L employee theft case waiting on disclosure
By Tim Kalinowski on September 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for a former University of Lethbridge accounting clerk accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the school, are still awaiting additional disclosure from the Crown’s Special Prosecutions office, the court was told on Tuesday. This was the second time defence had made the same request for additional disclosure after ... Read More »
1 responsePolice reminding drivers to slow down for student safety
By Al Beeber on September 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new school season means the return of reduced speed limits and the city police will be having a bigger presence around schools as students return to their classrooms. School zones are now in effect from 7:30 to 4:30 p.m. week days, Lethbridge Police Service sergeant Steve Veale told media Wednesday in front ... Read More »
1 responseTrial dates set for driver in pedestrian fatality case
By Tim Kalinowski on September 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Trial dates have finally been set in a 14-month-old careless driving case involving the death of a young boy. The trial of Neil Martin Skjodt of Lethbridge will be held over three days from March 28 until April 1 next year. Judge Sylvia Oishi set the trial dates in Lethbridge provincial court on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor to present masking resolution for City facilities
By Tim Kalinowski on September 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With dramatically rising COVID numbers across the province in recent days, Mayor Chris Spearman will bring forth an Official Business Resolution at next week’s city council meeting which would, if passed, make wearing masks or face coverings mandatory at all City-owned indoor facilities, including the Enmax Centre, through the end of the year. ... Read More »
2 responsesNew school for a new school year
By Herald on August 31st, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald A new school year opened as Lethbridge’s first solar panel-powered school on Tuesday morning. Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School in the city’s southeast opened its doors for the first time to students as the Lethbridge School Division welcomed back learners. Due to social-distancing requirements, no parents were allowed to walk ... Read More »
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