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Trial scheduled in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A trial has been scheduled for one of eight men charged last summer in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences. Meriton Krasniqi, who pleaded not guilty Jan. 7, is set to stand trial in September on charges of sexual interference, invitation to sexual touching, sexual assault causing bodily harm, sexual assault/party to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teamworks takes up residence in historic downtown post office
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
For the past 30 years, Teamworks Career Centre has been ringing the bell. Now, they’ll continue to assist unemployed Albertans at their new location on the third floor of the historic redeveloped Post Office building. With Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen, Lethbridge East MLA Nathan Neudorf, Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips and Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Price volatility in fertilizer as Russian sanctions escalate
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fears of a global fertilizer shortage due to the war in Ukraine haven’t gone unnoticed at Ag-Expo which runs until today at 5 p.m. Sanctions against Russia by western countries could impact supplies since Russia is a major exporter of fertilizer. The conflict has also prompted wheat futures to skyrocket since Russia and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dragon Boat Festival sets sail for June
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com After pandemic woes forced the cancellation of the Lethbridge Dragon Boat Festival over the past two years, vessels are set to part the waves again in 2022. Back in action June 24-26 at Henderson Lake, festival organizers have the vision of making the festival the premier event of its kind in Western Canada. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge ready to rock the Brier
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The house will be rocking as the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier draws into the Enmax Centre. What’s better, with the recent lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, it should also be a full house as the games start tonight and run until March 13 when a Canadian men’s curling champion will be crowned. ... Read More »
1 responseCastle Mountain brings live events back to the slopes
By Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
Castle Mountain Resort is ready to welcome back live music. Starting Friday evening, the ski resort will feature free musical performances in its T-Bar pub for the rest of the season. The ‘Beats in the Base’ concert series is also scheduled to kick off on March 19-20 with acts every Saturday and Sunday until the ... Read More »
2 responsesAccused denied bail in Coutts conspiracy case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has denied bail for one of four men accused of conspiring to commit murder during the blockade at Coutts last month. A bail hearing for Christopher Lysak was held Tuesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s bench, but Justice Vaughan Hartigan reserved his decision until Wednesday, when he rejected a defence ... Read More »
2 responsesLCI ‘Awakening’ to the return of dance
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy dance program is set once again to take the stage with their upcoming performance “Awakening.” The performance will consist of 80 arts academy dancers who will perform ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, modern, tap, house, and breaking and will take place on Mar. 13-14 at the Yates Memorial Theatre. “Everything ... Read More »
1 responseCoaldale council approves Video Lottery Terminals
By Erika Mathieu - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com After an animated debate around the Coaldale council table, second and third readings of the Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Bylaw 840-C-02-22 passed on Feb. 28 during a regular council meeting. The issue has been on and off the table a number of times over the past five years and has proved to be ... Read More »
1 responseManslaughter trial cancelled for Fort Macleod man
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The trial for a 26-year-old man accused of killing an older man in Fort Macleod last May has been cancelled at the request of the accused’s lawyer. During a brief hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for Calgary lawyer Balfour Der explained the week-long trial set for the summer needs to be rescheduled ... Read More »
1 responseThree month sentence for woman guilty of robbery and threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 3rd, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former southern Alberta woman who robbed and threatened to kill a man nearly two years ago has learned her lesson and will likely never again commit a criminal offence, a judge said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. However, Judge Jerry LeGrandeur still handed Chelsey Marie Beringer a jail sentence, but only for three ... Read More »
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