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Harder re-elected for Lethbridge and ‘ready to go back to parliament’
By Herald on September 21st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Conservative Party of Canada incumbent Rachael Harder was easily re-elected in Lethbridge despite a spirited challenge on the right from the People’s Party of Canada during the 36-day campaign, and a stronger than anticipated showing for the New Democrats locally on the left. “We worked hard,” said a beaming Harder ... Read More »
6 responsesCity arenas and theatres, as well as college, to implement proof of vaccination protocols
By Dale Woodard on September 18th, 2021
Vaccination or proof of a negative test will soon be mandatory to attend ticketed Enmax Centre events The City of Lethbridge, in consultation with Enmax Centre staff and venue partners, will be implementing the Government of Alberta’s recent restriction exemption program in preparation for live events, requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result. ... Read More »
1 responseMassage therapist sentenced for sexual assault
By Delon Shurtz on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge massage therapist who sexually assaulted a client during a massage nearly three years ago, is going to jail, but only on weekends. Madam Justice Johnna Kubik sentenced Cyprian Mudenge Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to a 90-day intermittent sentence, plus 12 months of probation. Lethbridge lawyer Greg White ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge ready to welcome Afghan refugees
By Al Beeber on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Arrangements are being made by Lethbridge Family Services to resettle to Lethbridge Afghan citizens who were evacuated after the recent fall of their government to the Taliban. Refugees, who were given thorough security checks before boarding flights to Canada, are presently being housed in Toronto hotels and undergoing health screenings, said LFS settlement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Curling Club celebrates 125 years
By Dale Woodard on September 18th, 2021
The Lethbridge Curling Club is ready to rock a special event on Saturday. The club on the west side will light the candles and celebrate its 125th anniversary with a come-and-go format from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an official cake cutting at 2 p.m. Past and current members are welcome and those looking ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of attempted abduction has charges stayed
By Delon Shurtz on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com AÂ Lethbridge man accused last year of trying to abduct a young teenager is no longer facing a criminal charge. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox stayed a single charge of attempted abduction against 22-year-old Heinrich Blanco. A stay of proceeding means the charge is no longer ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges
By Delon Shurtz on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man who was caught with drugs and a gun was urged to get counseling for his drug addiction before he ends up dead. “Do the best you can,” Judge John Maher encouraged Dylan Ivan Sokol, who pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to single counts of drug possession for the ... Read More »
1 responseConcerns raised over masking requirements at polling stations
By Al Beeber on September 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An elections worker for the Lethbridge district in Monday’s federal vote is expressing concerns about an email received from the local returning officer regarding COVID safety regulations. The worker, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of losing her Elections Canada job, gave the Herald an email sent to workers by the local ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused in impaired driving case hopes to withdraw guilty plea
By Delon Shurtz on September 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who pleaded guilty in November to one count of impaired driving, and acknowledged driving over another woman, hopes a judge will allow her to withdraw her guilty plea. Jessica Lee Gearing, 33, was scheduled to have a sentencing hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, but instead the judge was told ... Read More »
1 responseVaccination rates key to getting handle on COVID transmission, SACPA told
By Tim Kalinowski on September 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Infectious disease expert, Jason Kindrachuk, says increasing vaccination rates are imperative to getting a handle on transmission of COVID-19 in Alberta to reduce the health-system burden. “The more we stop transmission,” Kindrachuk told attendees at this week’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs weekly YouTube livestream speaker series, “the better the chance we ... Read More »
1 responseLibrary moving programs online due to restrictions
By Lethbridge Herald on September 17th, 2021
All in-person events and programs at the Lethbridge Public Library are moving online and will be hosted on Zoom in light of new COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Alberta government Wednesday. All outdoor and in-person events scheduled as part of this weekend’s Word On The Street Festival have also been cancelled, said the library in ... Read More »
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