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Drug-related charges for two individuals return to court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man arrested in January after police found money and more than $20,000 worth of drugs at a northside residence, is scheduled to be back in court next month. During a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette pointed out he had only received disclosure on the case the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta in drug poisoning crisis, say activists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the announcement made by Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis last week, Friends of Medicare and Moms Stop the Harm groups have shared their reactions. “We think the government is ignoring the drug poisoning crisis that’s happening across our province. We think it’s a crisis, a public health crisis ... Read More »
3 responsesBrier Patch volunteers donate tips to charity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald While the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is officially in the books, the Patch had some work left to do before everything was said and done. The Patch was established in 1982 and is a place where curlers and fans alike can gather during Brier week for drinks, live music and ... Read More »
1 responseCity signs off on equipment donations for Ukraine
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support the initiative following a presentation by Fire Chief Greg Adair. This initiative follows on the heels of an effort by retired fire captain Paul Wasylewich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auditor General report confirms ARCHES grant discrepancies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by the Office of the Auditor General about handling of grant funding for ARCHES in Lethbridge confirms the former NDP government removed accountability and oversight, says the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. The report, issued Tuesday by Auditor General Doug Wylie, concluded there were shortcomings in how grants to ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves enhanced snow clearing on pathways
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from its Civic Works Standing Policy Committee that service level enhancements for snow and ice removal be approved. The changes for removal of snow and ice for pathways along roadways involve moving Priority 3B routes for Priority 2 routes. Deputy mayor Belinda Crowson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student Support Fair offers hand up as semester nears end
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Lethbridge College held a student support fair on Thursday with informational booths showcasing resources for support on campus. Organizers, recognizing the impact of the pandemic on student’s mental health, looked to create an opportunity to reconnect and remind students of the supports available to them. Carmen Guenther, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge College, says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas calls Liberal-NDP deal ‘affront to democracy’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal Liberals and NDP may be excited about working together after reaching a deal to keep Justin Trudeau’s party in power for the next three years, but Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas isn’t. On Wednesday, the NDP agreed to prop up the minority Liberal government in return for support on NDP priorities that ... Read More »
1 responseAccused receives 90 day sentence for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who struggled for years with drug addiction, has changed his life and is now helping others deal with their addictions. The transformation of Jason Anthony Morin has not been easy, however, or without consequences, and on Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 90 days in jail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips’ appeal dismissed by review board
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board has dismissed an appeal made by Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips regarding an incident involving two Lethbridge Police officers in 2017. The decision was reached on March 14, a month shy of the five year mark of the initial incident that ultimately resulted in proceedings under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Transit ridership up as fuel prices skyrocket
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com War and inflation haven’t had a positive impact on fuel prices, and consumers are feeling the pain every time they roll up to the pumps. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t a silver lining. With the rise of fuel prices in the past month, Lethbridge Transit has seen a direct and correlating increase ... Read More »
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