Local News
Piikani begins search for unmarked graves
By Tim Kalinowski on August 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Piikani First Nation will begin the difficult and emotional task of searching the grounds of four former local residential schools for unmarked graves. The band announced on Thursday it will begin working on Aug. 27 with SNC Lavelin, which has offered its expertise and equipment, to begin ground-penetrating radar sweeps of suspected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Journeyman Start program helping women get into trades
By Herald on August 20th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald A collaboration between Lethbridge College and a non-profit organization called Women Building Futures is giving women education in trades and construction. The 12-week Journeyman Start program started July 5 with 10 women being introduced to a range of opportunities in LC’s School of Trades. Students are learning various skills in ... Read More »
2 responsesSouthern Alcare fundraiser supports addictions recovery
By Al Beeber on August 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A fundraiser in the parking lot of The Lethbridge Herald today is aimed at helping residents of the adjacent Southern Alcare Manor. Paige Lamane, who lost her son Grant to addiction in 2020, is organizing the fundraiser which starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 9. The event will feature live music, line ... Read More »
1 responseVeteran rides into Lethbridge in support of Wounded Warriors
By Dale Woodard on August 20th, 2021
Who says the prairie provinces are flat? It’s a geographical stereotype Rob Nederlof may wish to debate with you. While the military sargeant veteran from Manitoba with three tours of duty found out firsthand the flat prairies aren’t so flat afterwards as he biked from Wawanesa, Manitoba to Lethbridge – where he arrived Thursday morning ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge School Division unveils re-entry plan
By Dale Woodard on August 20th, 2021
With the new school year right around the corner, COVID protocols, masking and cohorting have been a divisive force in the community. As the Lethbridge School Division unveils its re-entry plan for the 2021/2022 school year, superintendent Cheryl Gilmore and board chair Christine Light have done their best to strike a balance addressing all concerns ... Read More »
1 responseOne of 10 accused in human trafficking investigation still in custody
By Delon Shurtz on August 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Only one of 10 individuals charged in connection with human trafficking and sex-related offences remains in custody after one more of the accused was released Thursday. Mahmoud Nirabani, 20, was released on $2,500 no-cash bail and ordered to live with his father, who acts as surety for the accused. Additional conditions to which ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of building bombs hoping to resolve charges
By Delon Shurtz on August 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of building bombs in his residence last year, and who hoped to deal with his charges in drug treatment court, is now considering an offer from the Crown to resolve the matter. Lethbridge lawyer Vincent Guinan told court Thursday his client, Shaun Hlavach, had not been accepted into the ... Read More »
1 responseNew cityLINK network set to roll starting next week
By Herald on August 19th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald The city’s public transit system will look and operate differently starting on Aug. 25. On that date the new cityLINK network is being launched in Lethbridge which will see wide changes to service. City bus service will consist of fixed routes and an on-demand service for residents on lesser-used routes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tracks in the snow lead to guilty plea and jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police didn’t have any problem tracking down a man who broke into two northside businesses last year. All they had to do was follow the telltale tracks in the snow. Tyson Thomas Kehoe broke into the two adjoining businesses during the evening of Oct. 18, 2020. He stole money from a cash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former employees make allegations against city council candidate
By Tim Kalinowski on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Several women are making allegations of inappropriate behaviour against city council candidate and local business owner Bradley Whalen. Tianna Collon was one of the first to come forward with allegations of unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate texts against Whalen on social media last week stemming back to when she worked as a bartender ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in human trafficking case released on bail
By Delon Shurtz on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Six adults and two youth charged last week with human trafficking of underage girls have been released on bail. Mohammad Zafari, 20, Abdullah Mohammed, 19, Mohammad Nirabani, 22, and Fadi Chtewi, 20, were released Tuesday following a lengthy bail hearing before Judge Jerry LeGrandeur in Lethbridge provincial court. A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
