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Unusual car theft earns man jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A rather unusual car theft has netted a Lethbridge man a stint in jail. Donald Eldridge, 28, was sentenced to 90 days in jail for stealing a Nissan Murano last fall. The owner of the vehicle was at Bullys Casino Oct. 7 and left his jacket unattended on a chair for a few ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge police counter criticism on response times
By Tim Kalinowski on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is responding to criticisms leveled at them during last week’s police commission meeting by a group of Westminster area residents for not responding fast enough when they call to report a problem in their local park. Insp. Jason Dobirstein, of the LPS Field Operations, acknowledges that sometimes it takes ... Read More »
1 responseFood bank helping celebrate Canada Day with ‘BBQ in a Bag’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman For the Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2021
The Interfaith Food Bank will be offering a “BBQ in a Bag” to help Lethbridge citizens celebrate Canada Day in their own backyards. “Normally the food bank would be at Galt Gardens hosting a big barbecue or pancake breakfast on Canada Day, but due to gathering restrictions this year the barbecue will be offered in ... Read More »
1 responseRiding to support mental health
By Al Beeber on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Blustery weather couldn’t stop 58 people from supporting a mental health initiative called Ride Don’t Hide Sunday. The Canadian Mental Health Association initiative is the largest mental health fundraising bike ride in Canada and is also, say organizers, a movement for mental health. The Lethbridge event was spearheaded by Kathy Mitschke and her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in manslaughter case released on bail
By Delon Shurtz on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old man accused of killing an older man in Fort Macleod last month, has been released from custody. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was released following a bail hearing Friday in provincial court. Tailfeathers, who has hired Calgary lawyer Balfour Der, was ordered to pay $3,000 cash bail. A family member also agreed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University marks Pride celebration and awareness
By Herald on June 7th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald The Pride flag flew proudly over the University of Lethbridge on Monday as a visual acknowledgement of the importance of the LGBTQ+ members who find a home at the university, and within the Lethbridge community at large. “I think it is important for our broader community to celebrate, but the ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences
By Delon Shurtz on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Lethbridge woman arrested last month on outstanding warrants, has been sentenced for several offences she committed last summer. Misty-Rae Visser was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of drug possession, resisting arrest and failing to comply with previous release conditions. ... Read More »
2 responsesPeer Support Mentorship Program giving hope for addiction recovery
By Tim Kalinowski on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Kii maa pii pii tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing Centre will be launching a new Peer Support Mentorship Program to reach out to the vulnerable members of the Lethbridge community, and encourage a path toward recovery and healing. Kindness to Others founder Alvin Mills announced on Thursday he was asking ... Read More »
1 response‘War Room’ not credible, inquiry flawed, energy journalist tells SACPA
By Al Beeber on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s energy war woom has no credibility and an inquiry launched to examine campaigns aimed at oilsands development was flawed from the start, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs was told Thursday. Guest speaker for the online YoutTube session was energy journalist Markham Hislop, who ... Read More »
1 responseRCMP investigate suspicious deaths in Coaldale
By RCMP on June 5th, 2021
Coaldale RCMP conducted a wellbeing check on a residence in Coaldale Thursday as the neighbours indicated they had not seen any activity in a significant amount of time. RCMP attended with a locksmith and upon entry to the residence, officers located the occupants of the home, an adult male and female, in a state of ... Read More »
1 responseCrime reduction methodology a targeted approach for LPS
By Dale Woodard on June 5th, 2021
Crime reduction methodology is a critical piece in dealing with local wrongdoers, said Lethbridge Police Service police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, who was the guest speaker at the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Virtual Town Hall session Tuesday morning. Speaking to the online gathering, the LPS police chief focused on the pillars of crime reduction, profile offenders, ... Read More »
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