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Alberta TrailNet Society launch trailblazing contest
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Alberta TrailNet Society is encouraging kids to build a trail at home and enter to win a prize with a contest that launches on Monday. The organization is also providing Trail Adventure Bingo and other fun activities for families to enjoy while exploring Alberta’s trails. Anyone can participate in the ‘Future Trail Builders Contest’ challenge ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Many visited the Exhibition Park pavilion for the Alberta Food and Beverage Expo to try the different alcoholic beverages and food vendors on Saturday night. Initially, the Food and Beverage Expo are scheduled in January but kept getting cancelled due to COVID, but owner/operator Chris Meilleur says this will be the one and only time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Strong turn out for in-person return of Coaldale Fun Run
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
The 11th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run attracted 500 runners, both in person and virtually, on a crisp wintery-like morning on Saturday. Participants dispersed from the start line at Coaldale Christian School and ran a route that included a mix of country, gravel and scenery along a canal. The run’s focus is to encourage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trail date scheduled for 2020 homicide
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Piikani man accused of killing a teenager nearly two years ago, will stand trial for murder, but not until next year. Dustin Big Bull, who faces single counts of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to human remains, pleaded not guilty to both charges Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival final results
By Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Friday, April 1 Senior Piano Adjudicator: Susanne Ruberg-Gordon Piano Duet – 13 and Under: 1. Selina Sun and Kathleen Wu; Piano Duet – Grade 8: 1. Tamara Moens and Ranae Slingerland; Piano Solo – Early Romantic – 19 and Over: 1. Isaac Risling; Piano Solo – Recital – 15 and Under 1. Collin Mckay; Piano ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused elects to head directly to trial in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the protest in Coutts earlier this year, is headed directly to trial. Christopher Lysak, who remains in custody but appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, has chosen to be tried by a Court of Queen’s Bench judge and jury. An agent for ... Read More »
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By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on April 12th, 2022
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 were joined by the 20th Independent Field Battery 2296 Cadets, the retired RCMP Association and the general public at the cenotaph outside the Yates Theatre to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge on Saturday. “In Canadian history, it’s pretty significant,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City donations heading to Ukraine
By Lethbridge Herald on April 11th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald Representatives from Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and Lethbridge City Council gathered Monday to load five pallets of supplies to be sent to Ukraine. Last month City council gave the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine, after council voted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Papal apology will take time to assess for Indigenous survivors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The apology of Pope Francis to the Indigenous people of Canada will take some time to be fully received as it is a process that cannot be rushed, said an official with the Blood Tribe earlier this week. “When an apology is given the word, the energy, the spirit of the words and ... Read More »
1 responseClaresholm man gets 75 days for uttering threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm man who was arrested earlier this week after he threatened to kill a police officer, will spend a few weeks in jail for his intoxicated outburst. Mark William King, 33, was sentenced to 75 days in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of uttering threats ... Read More »
1 responseWarrant issued on drug trafficking charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a 40-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of selling drugs. The warrant for Carma Lynn Patterson was issued Friday, after the accused failed to show up in Lethbridge provincial court for a docket appearance. Patterson, who faces two counts of drug trafficking, was charged Feb. 3 after a ... Read More »
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