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Youth One holding Stream-athon fundraiser
By Lethbridge Herald on April 13th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Youth One is seeking to raise $100,000 in April to help local youth impacted by increased isolation due to COVID-19. According to the media release by Youth One, the money will help 200 youth have full access to all its services, including mental health supports, for the remainder of the ... Read More »
2 responsesStolen property case could be resolved without a trial
By Delon Shurtz on April 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Coalhurst man charged last year after RCMP recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property in a Coaldale storage unit, hopes to resolve his matter without going to trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for the accused’s lawyer explained that even though a pre-trial conference had ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recreation assessment reveals variety of opportunities for Forty Mile
By Justin Seward on April 13th, 2021
The results of the Forty Mile Region’s recreation needs assessment was presented at a recent virtual town hall. Of the more than 2,000 residents surveyed, 78 per cent of the residents felt recreation was important in the region while 83 per cent overall were satisfied with recreation facilities and services. The assessment included the municipalities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown, defence working on suitable sentence for man convicted of sex assaut
By Delon Shurtz on April 13th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Crown prosecutor and defence lawyer are preparing to tell a judge what they believe would be a suitable sentence for a Lethbridge man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in his home while she was passed out. Ivan Iain Palmer was found guilty last month on one count of sexual assault, but the ... Read More »
1 responseBreak-in leaves couple shaken
By Delon Shurtz on April 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An elderly couple may have hoped they were only having a nightmare when they awoke early one morning last summer to see a woman peering down at them out of the dark. Sophia Black Plume broke into the couple’s westside home at about 3 a.m. July 29, and awakened the couple as she ... Read More »
1 responseBattle of Vimy Ridge has local connection
By Dale Woodard on April 10th, 2021
The Battle of Vimy Ridge has a distinct southern Alberta presence. As the four-day battle that occurred between April 9 and April 12, 1917 celebrates its 104th anniversary, Glenn Miller, Co chair, public relations for the General Stewart Branch #4, noted the local connections to the piece of World War 1 history. “It’s commemmorated across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legion raising funds for roof repair
By Dale Woodard on April 10th, 2021
The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch #4 is looking to put a roof over their heads. To replace the existing one, of course. The local branch has started up a Go Fund Me campaign to help pay for a new roof. The goal has been set for $20,000 to cover the cost for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Addiction leads to jail sentence for mom caught with drugs
By Delon Shurtz on April 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman thought there was something odd two years ago when she watched Karly Andrea Frank take her infant child from the passenger side her car that was parked on Lakeshore Rd. South, and sit it on the ground. Frank then walked around the car, climbed into the driver’s seat, and momentarily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman won’t testify in her trial for aggravated assault
By Delon Shurtz on April 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman accused of being part of a gang-style attack against a younger boy more than a year ago in Lethbridge was not called to testify at her trial this week. After hearing from numerous Crown witnesses for two and a half days, the Crown concluded its case Friday, and Calgary lawyer Andre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!London Road residents fed up with rising crime
By Dale Woodard on April 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdwoodard@lethbridgeherald.com London Road residents are growing tired of the rampant crime in their neighbourhood. In a joint presentation to the City’s Community Safety Standing Policy Committee on Thursday, London Road Neighbourhood Association president Kate Connolly and executive member Ian MacLachlan broke down a list of criminal activity in the area over the past year ... Read More »
2 responsesCouncil wants AUMA to advocate for early learning and care program
By Dale Woodard on April 9th, 2021
A program aiding families economically and supporting more women in joining and staying in the workforce is moving forward. On a resolution from Councillor Belinda Crowson on Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to advocate to the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association for them to advocate to both the provincial and federal governments for a National ... Read More »
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