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Low-cost carrier adding Tucson direct from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Travellers wanting to soak up some sun next winter will soon be able to do with it flair. Flair Airlines, that is. The independent, low-cost airline will be operating direct flights weekly from Lethbridge to Tucson, Arizona starting Dec. 1. The announcement was made at the airport on Tuesday. Lisa Trent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spring Food Drive assisting Interfaith Food Bank
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Loblaws Canada is launching its annual Spring Food Drive running from March 31 – April 17 and donations will be accepted in-store at Loblaws locations across Lethbridge at Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, and Wholesale Club. Donations will be directly supporting the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge. Neil ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inspiration is the goal for music festival adjudicators
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald The 2022 Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is a great opportunity for artists to take to the stage and get real world guidance from adjudicators, helping them hone their craft. The festival began Monday with its Musical Theatre Classes at the Yates Memorial Theatre, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Airshow in need of board members, volunteers
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge International Airshow is set to go on July 30-31, but needs board members if the event is to proceed. “Since 2017, the Lethbridge Airshow has fallen on hard times internally and externally. We, the Lethbridge Airshow Association, want to brighten your summer days. In order to bring those one-of-a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alternatives to driving gaining steam among residents
By Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2022
Ry Clarke – for the Lethbridge Herald Canadians have been seeing fuel prices jump at the pumps in recent weeks, with gas in Lethbridge sitting around $1.69 per litre, skyrocketing from $1.47 cents per litre back in February. With prices on the rise more Albertans are looking at electric options for transportation. Some residents, like Doug ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Careless driving trial involving pedestrian death adjourned
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD The trial for a Lethbridge man charged with careless driving involving the death of a young boy has been adjourned for several months. Neil Martin Skjodt, 54, was scheduled for a week-long trial beginning Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was cancelled after the accused’s lawyer was unable to attend because of a family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused puppy-mailer ordered to take next step
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
By Delon Shurtz – LETHBRIDGE HERALD A southern Alberta woman accused of trying to mail a puppy and kitten through Canada Post, is not going to be granted any more adjournments. During a hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, Judge Erin Olsen ordered the accused, Jill Heather Marshall, to take a step when her matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dance instructor singled out for recognition by YWCA
By Herald on March 30th, 2022
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – Lethbridge Herald The 2022 YWCA Lethbridge and District 46th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony recognized the impact of arts and culture in the community by a local dance instructor last week. The awards recognize women who have gone above and beyond in their fields and have become role models for the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges against former LPS officer adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago is set to return to court next month. The matter for William James Kaye was in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, but simply adjourned to April 25. Court was told Kaye has hired Calgary lawyer Balfour Der, who needs time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts case adjourned awaiting disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for 13 individuals arrested on weapons charges during the blockade at the Coutts border last month, have adjourned their matters until next month while they wait to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. The matters were addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Aaron Rankin of Specialized Prosecutions in Calgary said he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six-figure boost for Rita Simons Memorial Award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rita Simons believed anything is possible you put your mind to. The immigrant from Holland who came to Canada during the Second World War proved that by going back to school at the age of 55 and earning a diploma in health care at Lethbridge College. On Monday, her daughter Diane Simons and ... Read More »
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