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LPS public inquiry set to proceed in the new year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A public inquiry ordered by Minister Kaycee Madu in 2021, requesting the Law Enforcement Review Board to assess the Lethbridge Police Service regarding access and use of LPS databases and records management, is set to proceed in 2022. According to a CBC article published on January 3, additional details and a new timeline ... Read More »
3 responsesStudent part of team recognized for off-grid internet project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge College student is part of a former team of NAIT students that has won the Capstone Project of the Year Award, from the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). “We were all very excited and honoured by the importance of winning this award, and what it means ... Read More »
5 responsesLocal school divisions react to back-to-school delay
By Lethbridge Herald on January 4th, 2022
The Lethbridge and Holy Spirit Catholic school divisions were scrambling to react to last week’s announcement from the province that the “winter break” for students was being extended to January 10. Both divisions have since issued statements to the public detailing what the implications will be for their respective organizations. Diploma examinations for high school ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire chief Marc Rathwell looks back on past year before heading to retirement
By Lethbridge Herald on January 3rd, 2022
Trevor Busch – Lethbridge Herald With sights firmly set on his February 2022 departure, Fire Chief Marc Rathwell highlighted many of the previous year’s accomplishments for the Lethbridge Fire Department in a year-end review in late December. “When I look at all the accomplishments we’ve done, there’s been some really tough things that have happened ... Read More »
1 responseDrug treatment court helps break cycle of criminality
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Walk into any courtroom in Lethbridge, or anywhere else for that matter, and everyone – lawyers, clerks, the judge – is dressed in their best Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and conducting themselves with dignity and decorum. Clerks adorned in typical black gowns work efficiently and professionally as they go through their files, and the judge, ... Read More »
4 responsesCelebrating 60 years of ministry
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Phil Jorgensen will be celebrating a special anniversary Sunday morning at Immanuel Lutheran Church on the city’s west side. Jorgensen will be guest preaching at the 10 a.m. service in celebration of his 60th year as a pastor. The native of Brooklyn, New York came to Canada decades ago and has served in ... Read More »
1 responseYear In Review – 2021 Headlines October to December
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
Concluding here on New Year’s Eve, the Herald presents a synopsis of the stories from Lethbridge and area that made headlines in 2021: OCTOBER Former MLA Clint Dunford remembered “with huge respect” as Lethbridge loses “enthusiastic advocate for out city” Retired Progressive Conservative MLA for Lethbridge West Clint Dunford died of a sudden and unexpected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LETHBRIDGE HERALD STORY OF THE YEAR – Discoveries of unmarked graves compels Canada to work toward reconciliation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools in Canada shocked a nation and its impact was also felt locally. These revelations and the ongoing focus, both locally and nationally, to work towards the goals of Truth and Reconciliation for Canada’s Indigenous peoples topped the list for the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseGalt looks to preserve piece of COVID history
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
The Galt Museum is in need of a used COVID-19 home test for a collection of cultural objects. The museum is specifically asking a resident to donate a COVID-19 kit from Alberta Health Services. Collections technician Kevin MacLean says the museum has been working hard to document material people in the community have created or ... Read More »
1 responseTrain derails near Barons
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
On Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Picture Butte RCMP responded to a train derailment near Highway 23 and Township Road 120 near the village of Barons. Fire personnel and emergency crews also responded to the scene. The train, which was northbound, is reported to have had an engine derail and a number of empty fuel cars ... Read More »
1 responseHERALD NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR – LPS hopeful of brighter new year after controversial 2021
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The year 2021 was particularly tough for the Lethbridge Police Service as they faced many controversies throughout the year. The ups and downs for the service over the year and the varying degrees of success the LPS has experienced in trying to overcome these challenges has prompted their selection as the Lethbridge Herald’s ... Read More »
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