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Crown says disclosure ‘on its way’ in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers who have been waiting since August to receive disclosure in relation to human trafficking charges against their clients, have been told they won’t have to wait much longer. Calgary Crown Prosecutor Ron Simenik said Friday in Lethbridge provincial court that the voluminous amount of information for which lawyers have been waiting – ... Read More »
2 responsesTourism Lethbridge announces new CEO
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
Having grown up near the Grand Canyon, Erin Crane knows a thing or two about tourist attractions. In the New Year, the native of Arizona who has lived in Lethbridge since 2004 will apply that know-how to her new job. Tourism Lethbridge recently announced Crane as its new Chief Executive Officer, a job she starts ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Christmas Bird Count a tradition of citizen science
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
On Sunday, some keen bird watchers will keep their eyes on the skies. Or their bird feeder or wherever else they may need to. No matter where the feathered friends are perched, a century-plus tradition will take place with the 122nd annual Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count in North America. On the local front, more than ... Read More »
1 responseInitial supply of rapid tests snapped up in under 10 minutes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
The rollout of free COVID-19 rapid test kits in Lethbridge on Friday morning was not a resounding success for Alberta Health Services. By most accounts, AHS had run out of the 400 test kits they had available in less than 10 minutes after distribution commenced at 8 a.m., and many hoping to secure the free ... Read More »
1 responseDefence wraps case without witness in sex assault trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting four women concluded his case Thursday, without hearing testimony from his only witness. Andre Ouellette of Calgary chose not to call his witness to the stand Thursday, after the man said he didn’t want his name published by the media covering the sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Family Peer Connections helping feed local families in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Calgary Family Peer Connections provided boxes of food for those in need on Thursday, thanks to a call from a local business that wanted to do their part in feeding some families over the holidays. On Thursday CFPC brought an initiative they have been working on for over a year to Polished ... Read More »
2 responsesTubs with Toys gives back to community
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The Ensuite’s 12th annual Tubs with Toys event wrapped up on Friday and all collected toys were donated to the YWCA Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter. “What we do is reach out to our community, our vendors, our customers, and we ask for donations and EMCO puts some money in ... Read More »
2 responsesChristmas to Remember for seniors too
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With efforts to help needy children in the spotlight at Christmas, one segment of society can be forgotten. But an initiative by AgeCare Columbia, a westside seniors living community, is seeing that Santa has a special Christmas present for elderly southern Albertans living alone or who are financially challenged. This week, a group ... Read More »
2 responsesRoyal Gala tops $1 million mark in support for YWCA Harbour House
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YWCA Harbour House has helped many women and children escape domestic violence and this has been possible in large thanks to community support. One of the organization’s supporters is Royal LePage, which has been donating to the organization for the last 24 years, amounting to a total of just over a million ... Read More »
1 responsePotential threat closes schools for second time this week
By Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
A potential threat issued against students and staff of St. Francis Junior High School prompted school and division administration to contact the Lethbridge Police Service, which conducted an investigation. Later in the day, LPS concluded there was no threat to the St. Francis Junior High School community. When initially notifying the public on Thursday, Holy ... Read More »
1 responsePsychologist offers ways to counter holiday stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Christmas can be chaotic but with COVID-19 thrown into the mix it may be even more difficult. Calgary-based psychologist and social worker Linda Hancock on Thursday offered her perspective on it in a presentation to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. Hancock said for many Christmas can be stressful, including those who ... Read More »
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