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Man sent to prison for sexual assault of young daughter

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who sexually assaulted his four-year-old daughter nearly six years ago has been sent to a federal penitentiary. The 31-year-old man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of his daughter, was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to seven years in prison; five years for sexual interference, ... Read More »

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Accused’s court tirade leads to possible psychiatric assessment

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who says he was tasered by police, punched in the face and arrested without his rights being read to him, may be ordered to have a psychiatric and psychological assessment following a profanity laced outburst in Lethbridge provincial court. Cody Gregory Fleming, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, ... Read More »

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Festival of Nativities set to be held as a drive-thru event

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A new spin is being put on an indoor nativity festival that ran several years at a south Lethbridge church. The Festival of Nativities at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Scenic Drive went on hiatus when COVID-19 restrictions were implemented but an outdoor version of it is being mounted ... Read More »

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Mayor’s Hockey Challenge facing off for charity

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com There won’t be any contact but participants in a charity hockey game will be hoping to make a big hit with the organizations they’ll be helping. Mayor Blaine Hyggen will be backstopping a City of Lethbridge team against a community squad Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. at the ATB Centre in a fundraiser ... Read More »

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Fun Center helps give kids a lift during not-so-fun hospital stays

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital recently received a donation from Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada and the Ardene Foundation: a Starlight Fun Center to help keep young patients entertained during long hospital stays. The Ardene foundation raised funds across Canada last year for Starlight Children’s Foundation and wanted to place some fun centers in hospitals ... Read More »

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Southminster filled with the sounds of the symphony

By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021

Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra hosted Bradley Parker on Piano as part of their Symphony Series II titled Hungarian Rhapsody on Monday at the Southminster United Church.  Glenn Klassen, Music Director of the Lethbridge Symphony, was very pleased with the turnout as there was almost a full house in attendance.  ... Read More »

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Neudorf says government re-engaged in talks with doctors

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf says the Alberta government has re-engaged the Alberta Medical Association in talks on the master agreement previously cancelled by the UCP. “I think that’s a key piece of agreement that needs to be in place. Family doctors are private entities, they’re private businesses. The government doesn’t establish (them), ... Read More »

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Rob Miyashiro wins NDP nomination for Lethbridge East

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He spent two terms on Lethbridge city council and now Rob Miyashiro is looking to serve residents in the Alberta legislature. The executive director of the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization won the NDP nomination for Lethbridge East Sunday night on the second ballot. Miyashiro was running against Kevin McBeath, Amanda Jensen and former ... Read More »

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Police Commission denies request for public inquiry

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission will not be ordering a Section 32 Public Inquiry of the Alberta Police Act requested by the lawyer of MLA for Lethbridge West Shannon Phillips. On Monday, the police commission issued a statement to media saying after receiving legal advice it considered several factors before making the decision. The ... Read More »

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Teddy bears and pillow cases filling a need for comfort

By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021

Thanks to a needlepoint initiative, some heads will rest comfortably. There will also be some plush toys to snuggle up to as well. On Saturday afternoon, Fabric Fusion Inc. unveiled 1,000 pillow cases and 47 teddy bears to be given out to local organizations. A product of some tireless handiwork by both Fabric Fusion. customers ... Read More »

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National Child Day event celebrates the rights of children

By Lethbridge Herald on November 23rd, 2021

Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Saturday was all about the kids. And Lethbridge’s patented knock-you-sideways wind wasn’t going to prevent that from happening. National Child Day was celebrated Saturday afternoon at Coalbanks Elementary School as children and parents alike enjoyed the sunshine, but also braved the breeze that whipped the west side school.  As that ... Read More »

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