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Vaccination 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 responseFederal candidates stick to party lines in local forum
By Herald on September 16th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald While there was some spirited exchange on certain issues, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce federal candidates’ forum likely did not change the minds of many voters as candidates stuck closely to their party’s positions and largely avoided any major gaffes. Incumbent Rachael Harder of the Conservative Party of Canada did ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 changing the way churches connect
By Al Beeber on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com onica Loewen felt the pain of loss during the COVID-19 pandemic like so many others. Her mom died in April and Loewen has a personal connection to an event at Evangelical Free Church staged for two days last week that gave people a chance to properly pay homage to those beloved family members ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in manslaughter case still waiting for trial date to be set
By Delon Shurtz on September 16th, 2021
Nearly three months after Jason James Crane Chief was ordered to stand trial for manslaughter, the accused is still waiting to set a trial date. The matter was back in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, where, after several adjournments, the Crown and defence were expected to finally schedule a trial. However, Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid ... Read More »
1 responseHuman trafficking case again before court on bail matters
By Delon Shurtz on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of 10 men who was granted bail last month in relation to human trafficking charges has been allowed to amend several of his release conditions. The matter for Dr. Ziyaad Noor was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where his lawyer, James Hawkins of Calgary, requested the proposed changes, with consent of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sons of Norway commemorate contributions of Norwegian people to southern Alberta
By Tim Kalinowski on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Sons of Norway, No. 603 Solsyd Lodge Lethbridge, held two special dedication ceremonies on Wednesday afternoon at Henderson Lake and Legacy Park to commemorate those of Norwegian descent in southern Alberta who have come before, and to look toward a future of life, bounty, peace, freedom, tolerance, respect and solidarity and active ... Read More »
1 responseMan fined for failing to show for sentence
By Delon Shurtz on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who could have gone to jail for failing to show up for an intermittent jail sentence last year, has received hefty fines, instead. Terry Scott Van Huizen could have been sentenced to a month or more in jail, which is a typical sentence for failing to show up for ... Read More »
1 responseFCSS and Big Brothers Big Sisters joining forces on fundraiser
By Garrett Simmons - FCSS Communications on September 16th, 2021
Family and Community Support Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District have always maintained a strong partnership. Over the next few weeks, the two organizations will come together once again to raise funds and boost awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters, highlighted by Sept. 22’s 27th annual McHappy Day at the Coaldale ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse
By Herald on September 15th, 2021
Dean Bennett – The Canadian Press Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing a COVID-19 crisis that is threatening to collapse its health system in just over a week, has reintroduced limits on gatherings along with elements of a vaccine passport system. Alberta is also asking for help from other provinces to use their intensive care beds ... Read More »
5 responsesMen sentenced for possession of proceeds of crime
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men arrested following a police drug investigation in 2020 have received sentences that will not require them to spend any time in jail. Sumrath Singh Bindra and Adjit Singh Kahlon pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to a single count of possession of the proceeds of crime not exceeding $5,000. ... Read More »
1 responseDelays causing frustration in case of U of L clerk charged with theft
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous adjournments and repeated requests for disclosure, the lawyer representing a former University of Lethbridge accounting clerk accused of stealing more than half a million dollars, is getting frustrated with the lengthy delays. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court he is still waiting for additional disclosure following an 18-month police ... Read More »
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