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Woman killed in pedestrian collision

By Herald on August 3rd, 2021

A woman has died as the result of a pedestrian motor vehicle collision on Monday morning. Lethbridge police responded to the collision shortly after 10 a.m. near 12 Ave. South along Mayor Magrath Drive. Police say a southbound truck struck a female pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to the Chinook Regional Hospital where she later ... Read More »

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Montana grasshopper infestation could cause problems with 2022 crops

By Anna Smith - Southern Alberta Newspapers on August 3rd, 2021

With Montana’s hazard map showing troubling densities of grasshoppers and mormon crickets, some concerns have been raised about next year’s growing season for Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan. While it’s unlikely that the adult grasshoppers will cause damage in the 2021 season, there is potential for problems to arise next year. “Historically, populations have moved north ... Read More »

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Alberta Health Services introduces website to address bed closures

By Southern Alberta Newspapers on August 3rd, 2021

An Alberta Health Services website set up to address controversies over some rural bed closures this summer shows no disruptions in the South Zone. AHS says that across the province, all but about 2 per cent of the 8,500 acute care and 1,200 emergency room beds are currently available. An interactive map available on the ... Read More »

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Outdoor concert series playing sounds of summer at Casa

By Herald on August 2nd, 2021

Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald In the immortal words of 1980s hair metal outfit Autograph, “I need the music, gimme some more.” With COVID restrictions lifted, music fans are getting their live music back thanks to the Allied Arts Council’s new Upside Down concert series Thursdays on Casa’s Rotary Square. And as music fans know, ... Read More »

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Woman charged in murder expected to make election

By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A woman charged with first degree murder of her former spouse by allegedly using a motor vehicle to intentionally run him down is expected to elect how she wants to proceed with her trial. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford requested an adjournment in Lethbridge provincial court on Friday until Aug. 20 ... Read More »

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Case of man charged in assault adjourned

By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old man charged with several other individuals in relation to a serious assault on the westside in September had his case adjourned in Lethbridge provincial court until Aug. 19. Jesse Dean Davidson is charged with aggravated assault, disguised with intent and failure to comply with a release order. Davidson ... Read More »

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Man involved in attack expected to make plea

By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged following a violent attack at a westside residence last year is expected to enter a plea and decide whether he would like to be tried by jury, or judge alone, when he returns to court on Sept. 17. Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid Hess briefly appeared on ... Read More »

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Public being asked to step up with help for shoe campaign

By Dale Woodard on July 31st, 2021

s the Lethbridge Shoes For Kids YQL campaign picks up speed, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has hit the ground running with the initiative to help make sure kids going back to school have the proper footwear. With the Lethbridge Shoes For Kids YQL drive taking place in a little over two weeks on Aug. 14 ... Read More »

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City wants public help controlling foxtail

By Tim Kalinowski on July 31st, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking everyone to do their part to control foxtail in the community to protect pets and create more sightly public spaces. While all noxious weeds are of great concern to City staff, foxtail barley, which is not classified as a weed, is a particular issue where pets are ... Read More »

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Southern Alberta loses a philanthropy giant

By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2021

Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Well-known southern Alberta philanthropist and cattleman Cor Van Raay has died at Chinook Regional Hospital. Jennifer Petracek-Kolb, chief executive officer of the YMCA of Lethbridge, said Friday “his donation to the Y and his support of the Y has been foundational in our ability to serve the community in the ... Read More »

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Judge finds man guilty of kidnapping, assault and other charges

By Tim Kalinowski on July 30th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with kidnapping and assault following a violent carjacking has been convicted in Lethbridge provincial court. Judge Gregory Maxwell handed down a guilty verdict on Thursday on eight charges for Cory Ray Williams including kidnapping, assault with a weapon, flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle, threats to ... Read More »

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