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Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse
By Herald on September 15th, 2021
Dean Bennett – The Canadian Press Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, facing a COVID-19 crisis that is threatening to collapse its health system in just over a week, has reintroduced limits on gatherings along with elements of a vaccine passport system. Alberta is also asking for help from other provinces to use their intensive care beds ... Read More »
5 responsesMen sentenced for possession of proceeds of crime
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men arrested following a police drug investigation in 2020 have received sentences that will not require them to spend any time in jail. Sumrath Singh Bindra and Adjit Singh Kahlon pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to a single count of possession of the proceeds of crime not exceeding $5,000. ... Read More »
1 responseFeed Lethbridge ready to support city food banks
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2021
An initiative is being staged this month to support the city food banks. Feed Lethbridge kicks off Sept. 17 with an online auction starting at 9 a.m. with bids accepted in $5 increments until 9 p.m. on Sept. 24. That night is planned for a city-wide dinner party from 6-9 p.m. when city residents are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council begins process of phasing out Municipal Planning Commission
By Tim Kalinowski on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted last week to begin the process of phasing out the Municipal Planning Commission with the intent of redistributing its governance responsibilities between the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board and the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of city council. “The resolution (last week) did not get rid of MPC, it started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delays causing frustration in case of U of L clerk charged with theft
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous adjournments and repeated requests for disclosure, the lawyer representingĂ‚Â a former University of Lethbridge accounting clerk accused of stealing more than half a million dollars,Ă‚Â is getting frustrated with the lengthy delays. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court he is still waiting for additional disclosure following an 18-month police ... Read More »
1 responseSpearman’s final address passes torch to next council
By Herald on September 14th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Mayor Chris Spearman made his final State of the City address to members of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. In his early morning speech, Spearman comprehensively reviewed the achievements and challenges city council has had over the past four years, and highlighted the ongoing needs of the city ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal United Way celebrates 80 years of service
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com After eight decades serving the people of Lethbridge and southern Alberta, the local United Way is ready to do a little celebrating in 2021 as they kick off their annual fundraising campaign season. To highlight the 80-year milestone anniversary, organization members and dignitaries gathered for a United Way flag raising at City Hall ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Pacific Railway honours long-time engineer on 100th birthday
By Dale Woodard on September 14th, 2021
This birthday gift is right on track for Dan Rohovie. And a themed, custom-built one bearing his name. Rohovie, a long-time Canadian Pacific Railway engineer who grew up in Coalhurst and now resides at Extendicare Fairmont on Lethbridge’s south side, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday. In celebration of not only the centennial mark, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s Word on the Street Festival kicks off today
By Tim Kalinowski on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The 11th annual Word on the Street Festival kicks off at Lethbridge Library today and goes until Friday, Sept. 24. This year’s event will be a hybrid event with the featured authors presenting on Zoom to respect public health guidelines around COVID-19, but with an outdoor street festival to celebrate the written and ... Read More »
1 responseMan gets jail time for assaulting girlfriend
By Delon Shurtz on September 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man will spend some time behind bars for breaking his girlfriend’s jaw during an argument a year ago. Travis Todd Good Rider was intoxicated when he and his girlfriend got into an argument last September. Good Rider struck the woman in the face with his fist, breaking her jaw and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cougar shot and killed on city’s northside
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2021
A cougar has been shot and killed by police after it was spotted roaming a northside neighbourhood over the weekend. At roughly 2:40 p.m. Saturday police responded to a 911 call for assistance after a large cougar was observed on the loose in the Uplands subdivision. Another witness had observed the animal, approximately six feet ... Read More »
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