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Sakamoto inducted into Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned a lot of music industry awards over the years but the latest may be among the most dear to his heart. Sakamoto was just inducted into Country Music Alberta’s Hall of Fame as a builder last week in Red Deer. His induction was made by music artist Jason McCoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta in drug poisoning crisis, say activists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the announcement made by Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis last week, Friends of Medicare and Moms Stop the Harm groups have shared their reactions. “We think the government is ignoring the drug poisoning crisis that’s happening across our province. We think it’s a crisis, a public health crisis ... Read More »
3 responsesSPC split on integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will not be giving first reading to a bylaw that would enable the hiring of an integrity commissioner to move forward. A split vote among the four members of the Governance Standing Policy Committee Thursday means council will only receive a report on the proposed bylaw as information. The Governance ... Read More »
1 responseCalgary pastor ordered released on Coutts charges; still in custody on previous matters
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has granted Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski’s bid for freedom, and released him from custody Friday following a lengthy bail review in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell pointed out, however, that while Pawlowski is released on charges relating to the Coutts blockade in January and February, he will ... Read More »
2 responsesLPS improving mental health and addictions approach with partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has partnered up with Alberta Health Services to better serve those in the community with mental health and addictions issues. The initiative consists of teaming an LPS constable with an AHS mental health therapist. A second Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is taking part of the partnership which was ... Read More »
1 responseBrier Patch volunteers donate tips to charity
By Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Justin Seward – Lethbridge Herald While the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is officially in the books, the Patch had some work left to do before everything was said and done. The Patch was established in 1982 and is a place where curlers and fans alike can gather during Brier week for drinks, live music and ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil approves enhanced snow clearing on pathways
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from its Civic Works Standing Policy Committee that service level enhancements for snow and ice removal be approved. The changes for removal of snow and ice for pathways along roadways involve moving Priority 3B routes for Priority 2 routes. Deputy mayor Belinda Crowson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas calls Liberal-NDP deal ‘affront to democracy’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal Liberals and NDP may be excited about working together after reaching a deal to keep Justin Trudeau’s party in power for the next three years, but Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas isn’t. On Wednesday, the NDP agreed to prop up the minority Liberal government in return for support on NDP priorities that ... Read More »
1 responseCity signs off on equipment donations for Ukraine
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support the initiative following a presentation by Fire Chief Greg Adair. This initiative follows on the heels of an effort by retired fire captain Paul Wasylewich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Student Support Fair offers hand up as semester nears end
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Lethbridge College held a student support fair on Thursday with informational booths showcasing resources for support on campus. Organizers, recognizing the impact of the pandemic on student’s mental health, looked to create an opportunity to reconnect and remind students of the supports available to them. Carmen Guenther, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge College, says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused receives 90 day sentence for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who struggled for years with drug addiction, has changed his life and is now helping others deal with their addictions. The transformation of Jason Anthony Morin has not been easy, however, or without consequences, and on Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 90 days in jail ... Read More »
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