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Artist always finds something new in Bach’s Goldberg Variations
By Alejanda Pulido-Guzman on November 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted Sarah Hagen to play Bach’s Goldberg Variations as part of their Music at Noon Concert Series on Tuesday at the University Recital Hall. Hagen has been awarded as Artist of the Year by both Ontario Contact (2017) and the BC Touring Council (2015), and mentioned by The Guardian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County adopts new living document to tackle winter maintenance schedule
By Erica Mathieu on November 25th, 2021
Lethbridge County is moving forward with a recommendation to adopt a living document for a baseline level of service (LOS) with respect to winter maintenance. Jeremy Wickson, director of Public Operations for the county, outlined the features of such a document. “The one thing I am trying to create is some forward-looking pieces that can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge critical of man during sentencing
By Delon Shurtz on November 25th, 2021
A 42-year-old man who knocked a woman to the ground then struck her in the head while she lay there, is not much of a man, a judge told the offender. “It’s not very manly to strike a woman who is on the ground,” Judge John Maher told Jesse Aaron Tabor during a sentencing hearing ... Read More »
2 responsesFire chief Rathwell retiring in February
By Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
Trevor Busch Lethbridge Herald tbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Fire Chief Marc Rathwell is hanging up his axe. After close to three years at the top for Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Rathwell announced his retirement on Wednesday during a media event at City Hall. His final day with the City will be February 11, 2022. “The last ... Read More »
1 responseAccused’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 »
1 responseFun 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 »
Be the first to comment!Tourism Lethbridge offering artistic views of the area
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Tourism Lethbridge has unveiled six travel posters created by local artists that are being sold at its visitors centre. The posters are on display at the Tourism Lethbridge Visitors Centre at 2805 Scenic Drive South and are available for purchase at a price of $35 or $175 for all six. The project was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
1 responsePolice boot camp looking to add diversity to the force
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service wants to put more boots on the ground and as part of a diversity mandate is launching a new police boot camp recruitment drive targeting female cadets. The new four-day boot camp series is intended to help future female constables hone their physical fitness. “The more diverse we are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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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