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Get ready to Whoop It Up!
By Herald on July 16th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Whoop-Up Days are back! After COVID took the fun out of last summer with the cancellation of regular Whoop-Up Days programming, Lethbridge’s annual fair is returning to Exhibition Park in September. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition, said Friday Whoop-Up Days will be staged from ... Read More »
1 responseHighway 3 Twinning Association looking for feedback
By Tim Kalinowski on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Highway 3 Twinning Association is asking citizens of southern Alberta to give it feedback on its lobbying efforts to divide the highway between Medicine Hat and the Crowsnest Pass, and to make suggestions on what its strategic priorities should be going forward. “We find it important for moving forward for the next ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of breaking into car dealership hoping for bail
By Delon Shurtz on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man arrested earlier this week and accused of breaking into a Lethbridge car dealership, will remain in custody at least until Monday, or even longer if he fails to convince a judge to grant him bail. Eric Christopher Smith had hoped he would be released sooner, but during the accused’s first appearance in ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Folk Club hosting outdoor festival next month
By Al Beeber on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Folk Club is ready to start the music playing again. The club will be hosting an outdoor free folk festival Aug. 14 at Legacy Park, according to president Tom Moffatt. The festival will feature three local acts and three visiting performers. Charging admissions to outdoor events isn’t allowed in Lethbridge, says ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil questions staff on proposed Peenaquim Park disc golf course
By Tim Kalinowski on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A proposed disc golf course in Peenaquim Park became a lightning rod for debate as city councillors demanded more information from City staff as to why the proposed course was never formally brought before council prior to advancing these plans with one local community group on City lands. Parks manager Dave Ellis told ... Read More »
1 responseCity preparing supports for heatwave
By Herald on July 15th, 2021
As the week-long weather forecast calls for temperatures in the mid 30’s, the City of Lethbridge is sharing tips to help residents beat the heat and stay safe. Heat waves cause an increase in heat-related illness, enhance drought conditions and can cause a significant long-term draw on power. Residents are encouraged to be mindful of ... Read More »
1 responseNo progress in case of shooting death
By Delon Shurtz on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 31-year-old suspect charged in the shooting death of a Lethbridge man more than a year ago, has been unable to make any progress on the case while his client is in custody in Regina, Sask. The matter for Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where the judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge’s decision on carjacking adjourned
By Delon Shurtz on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge’s decision following a violent carjacking trial earlier this year has been adjourned for two weeks. Judge Gregory Maxwell was expected to deliver his verdict Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court in the Cory Ray Williams case, but he said he needed time to review submissions from the Crown and defence before he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police cleared in Stormtrooper incident
By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is closing the file on last year’s “Stormtrooper” incident after an independent investigation by the Medicine Hat Police Service provided no evidence of any professional misconduct by the officers in this case. “It was an unfortunate incident that negatively impacted both the young lady and our officers,” said Chief ... Read More »
1 responseFernie’s Shred Kelly enjoying life on the road
By Al Beeber on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fernie alternative folk rockers Shred Kelly are back on the road and belatedly celebrating the release of their latest album. The band plays the Owl Acoustic Lounge on Saturday in an all-ages show with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. The Owl is located at 411 3 Avenue South. The five-member band’s fifth album, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!END OF AN ERA IN CHINATOWN
By Lethbridge Herald on July 14th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The last descendant of Lethbridge’s original downtown Chinese community still living in what was known as “Chinatown” will be selling his family’s apothecary business after 100 years. Albert Leong, now 80, says he has had to face the fact his family’s Bow On Tong Co. building will never be renovated ... Read More »
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