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Adjournment for man facing drugs, weapons charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged following a drug bust in February hopes to retain a lawyer by the time his matter returns to court next month. Duty counsel represented Travis Robert Taylor when he attended Lethbridge provincial court by telephone last week, and simply requested an adjournment until May 19 to allow the accused ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
Gb Science has chosen the University of Lethbridge as the site to complete a dose range study for the biopharmaceutical research and development company’s patent-protected formulations in a rodent model of Parkinson’s Disease. “Gb Sciences is an innovator in drug discovery and development, and they have promising drug candidates for the treatment of Parkinsonian movement ... Read More »
1 responseCommittee recommends amending Public Spaces Bylaw
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
The City of Lethbridge’s Community Safety Standing Policy Committee has visited amendments to the Public Spaces Bylaw. Councillor John Middleton-Hope had wanted to address the concerns identified in the report under Sections 9 and 10.2 (e) in the bylaw. “I’ll reference Section 9, there was a concern in regard to the language that was used ... Read More »
1 responseSPC hears update on economic development and tourism initiative
By Lethbridge Herald on April 19th, 2022
Opportunity Lethbridge provided a project update on Regional Economic Development and Tourism Vision at the City of Lethbridge Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Abby Slovack, general ganager of Opportunity Lethbridge said they’ll be delivering this work over two phases, the first portion being the creation of the vision and the second portion the implementation. ... Read More »
1 responseCity hosts concert stop on Ukraine benefit tour
By Lethbridge Herald on April 18th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Tour pour Ukraine, a two part fundraising event organized to support Ukrainian refugees through music and biking made its way to Lethbridge Sunday. The tour is organized by Mari Coetzee and her husband William Poffenroth with the help of multiple special guests. The two part tour consists of 12 concerts ... Read More »
1 responseFort Macleod councillor reprimanded for part in Coutts border blockade
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
A Fort Macleod Councillor has been reprimanded for his part in the Coutts Border Crossing blockade. A letter issued by the Town of Fort Macleod to Councillor Marco Van Huigenbos, one of the organizers at the Coutts Border Crossing blockade, was read by Mayor Brent Feyter at the March 28 meeting of Council. The letter ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused Calgary doctor ‘eager to proceed’ in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary doctor charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge could set a trial date when he returns to court next month. Ziyaad Noor is “eager to proceed,” his lawyer said this week during a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Calgary lawyer James Hawkins told the judge although he ... Read More »
1 responseSchool division using new formats for Community Conversations
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division board of trustees offered an opportunity for parents to speak about the good, the bad and the ugly with the board chair and a few trustee members Wednesday. Their monthly Community Conversation event took place Wednesday at the Cor Van Raay YMCA gymnasium where parents were able to speak ... Read More »
1 responsePolice officer walking Sea to Sea to raise awareness of PTSD
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sea to Sea for PTSD walker Chad Kennedy made his way through Lethbridge Friday morning to raise awareness and break the stigma associated with PSTD amongst first responders and Military communities. “Today’s been actually really exciting, we had a great walk through Lethbridge with really amazing people. It was good to see thepolice ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Plays develops kid-friendly city map
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
Next stop: fun and exercise. A new kid-friendly city map has been designed to help parents and children find their way to playful opportunities in Lethbridge. The map features fun things to find and do, as well as new places to discover. A group of Lethbridge Plays stakeholders worked together to develop and plan the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance companies profiting after rate cap removed, says NDP
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com NDP Energy Critic. Kathleen Ganley called out the UCP for refusing to extend the expiring utility shut-off ban and revealed data that shows insurance companies gaining profits from struggling Albertans. During a media availability Friday Morning, Ganley talked about insurance corporations patting their profits by charging Alberta drivers hundreds of millions of dollars ... Read More »
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