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‘Voluminous’ disclosure prompting further delays in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for several individuals charged in relation to a human trafficking case continue to adjourn their matters while they wait for additional disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Kirsten Lancee appeared Friday in Lethbridge provincial court in relation to two of the accused, brothers Mohammad and Mahmoud Neirabani. Lancee, who represents Mohammad, ... Read More »
1 responseCharges withdrawn following death of accused
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 23rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Numerous charges against a 26-year-old Lethbridge man relating to criminal offences last year and earlier this year, have been withdrawn. The Crown withdrew the charges against Wesley Charles Johnson Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, after explaining the accused had recently died. Johnson was arrested March 9 after police, including members of the tactical unit, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human trafficking a growing problem in Alberta
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Human trafficking won’t end until everyone works together to solve the problem, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs was told on Thursday. “We’re not going to defeat this crime, we’re not going to overcome this crime unless we work together,” said Jessica Brandon, director of programs for the Action Coalition on Human ... Read More »
1 responseGalt Museum clarifies motivation for free Indigenous admission
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Galt Museum and Archives is clarifying the reasons behind free admission for those who identify as Indigenous and why they decided not to ask for proof. “This policy related to free admissions for those of indigenous descent has been something that as an organization we’ve been talking about for the last number ... Read More »
9 responsesProfane outburst in court after hearing postponed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man will remain in custody for at least a couple more days following his profanity-laced tirade in court Thursday. Stephen Rene Geworsky, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, said he hoped to have a bail hearing and get released Thursday so he could go to the ... Read More »
1 responsePatio season success promotes downtown businesses
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When the weather co-operates, Lethbridge residents will soon be able to enjoy a meal and drink on patios – with or without lanterns – thanks to the continuation of a City of Lethbridge program. And maybe Kim Mitchell’s classic ode to summertime may serenade people as they enjoy the ambience of outdoors downtown ... Read More »
2 responsesCat found at Pavan Park named for rescuers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A new resident of the Last Chance Cat Ranch has been named after her rescuers who took her in for the night after finding her at Pavan Park. Twin brothers Austin and Taylan Francis were walking around Pavan Park earlier this month and heard what Austin described as a young cat, crying in ... Read More »
1 responseWoman to serve jail sentence for fraud and stolen property
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who defrauded a man with dementia out of $600, and was caught several months later driving a stolen vehicle, was sentenced to 25 days in jail. Jeanine Joy Blood was sentenced Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where she appeared by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre and pleaded guilty to charges of possession ... Read More »
1 responseFederal-provincial boost for transit funding on the way
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council is thrilled to receive transit funding from the provincial government. Earlier this month, the government announced financial support for transit systems hit hard by the pandemic. The province is committing $79.5 million, which will be matched by Ottawa, to support 26 Alberta communities. That total of $150 million will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Big Brothers and Big Sisters finally gets to celebrate expansion
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District held its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday to celebrate their expansion that was initially completed in 2020. The expansion added on over 1,000 square feet over two storeys to the organization’s location along 6 Avenue South. “Today, we’re finally able to have our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Young women exploring trades through CAREERS
By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com CAREERS The Next Generation with support from local companies are giving the opportunity for female-identifying youth in the community to explore trades, related technologies and agriculture. “Today we’re at Teacup Tiny Homes with Jenn and her team, and they’re kind of taking us through the process of building a tiny ... Read More »
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