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RCMP investigating suspicious death in Fort Macleod
By Lethbridge Herald on May 26th, 2021
The RCMP’s Major Crime Unit and Fort Macleod RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of an adult male. Fort Macleod RCMP responded in the early morning hours of Monday to a report of an injured male at a residence in Fort Macleod. Police located a male with injuries and attempted life saving measures until emergency ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Additional sentence asks inmate to ‘play nice’ while in jail
By Delon Shurtz on May 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An inmate serving time at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre has had a few more days tacked onto her sentence. Lorlette Salarda pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to a charge of assaulting a peace officer, and was sentenced to 15 days in jail, which will run concurrently with an unrelated sentence she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge School Division budget meets challenges of anticipated funding drop
By Tim Kalinowski on May 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division Board of Trustees approved the division’s 2021/2022 budget on Tuesday. And despite another anticipated drop in provincial government funding, the budget paints a picture of a school division rising to meet the challenges confronting it in a proactive way. The budget anticipates revenues of $132.51 million in 2021/2022, which ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Birds of Prey Centre opens into another challenging season
By Herald on May 25th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Colin Weir had a dream and decades later, the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation in Coaldale is still proof that dreams have wings. Weir, a southern Ontario native, had a dream of starting a bird centre so he headed west and ended up in Coaldale. Along with co-founder Wendy Slater, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman guilty of defrauding employer of nearly $47,000 awaiting sentence later this summer
By Delon Shurtz on May 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge woman who stole nearly $47,000 in cash and merchandise from her long-time employer, won’t know until later this summer whether she’ll go to jail or serve her sentence under house arrest. Melanie Dawn Vaillancourt was scheduled to be sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned to Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Overdose crisis resolution to be brought before council committee
By Tim Kalinowski on May 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee of city council will be considering a resolution brought forward by national harm reduction advocacy group Moms Stop The Harm during Wednesday’s public meeting. In broad strokes the resolution asks for city council’s support in advocating to the federal government that a state of national emergency be ... Read More »
15 responsesFamily Centre looking for community support with fundraiser bottle drive
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2021
Lethbridge’s Family Centre has partnered with GPS Container Depots to run another large bottle drive as a safe fundraising initiative. With the support of the community, last year’s bottle drive was a huge success and the plan is to have another successful event this year, they say. “The pandemic has hit our organization financially, unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announces new Director of Religious Education
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2021
Aaron Skretting has been appointed as the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s new Director of Religious Education, for the 2021/2022 school year. The division states in a press release that Skretting holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree, both with Great Distinction, from the University of Lethbridge. He received his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local folk scene pays tribute on Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday
By Tim Kalinowski on May 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Musical icon and prominent cultural figure Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman, turned 80 on Monday. As accolades for the Nobel Prize winner and master songwriter poured in from across the globe, the local Lethbridge music scene was also paying its own quiet tribute to an artist who helped redefine American culture and music ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Federal funding announced for reconstruction of Waterton’s Crandell Mountain Campground
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2021
Waterton Lakes National Park’s reconstruction of Crandell Mountain Campground is set to begin this spring and the Townsite Campground is already open for the season. Parks Canada administers one of the most extensive systems of natural and cultural heritage places in the world. With access to outdoor spaces more important than ever before, camping is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Rally For Palestine as ceasefire holds in conflict with Israel
By Herald on May 24th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald A group of motorists took to the street for a peaceful demonstration in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. More than 70 people gathered in the parking lot of the Lethbridge Islamic Centre for the Car Rally For Palestine in support of family and friends affected in ... Read More »
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