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Parade kicks off Taber Cornfest celebration
By Herald on August 27th, 2021
Lethbridge Herald Taber Cornfest 2021 kicked off yesterday, and people from across southern Alberta will be descending on the community this weekend to get a taste of the sweet crop and take in the festivities. Billed as southern Alberta’s largest free outdoor festival, old favourites like corn stuffing, corn eating, the downtown show and shine, ... Read More »
1 responsePair accused of multiple criminal offences hope to resolve charges
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man and woman charged with multiple offences following a Crime Suppression Team investigation last year are seeking to resolve some of their charges when they return to court next week. The matters were adjourned in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday until Sept. 2. On Mar. 24 of 2020 members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman guilty of $46,000 theft from employer sentenced to year in jail
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge woman, who stole over $46,000 in cash and merchandise from her long-time employer, was sentenced to one year in prison in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday. A visibly distraught Melanie Dawn Vaillancourt was taken into custody immediately following the verdict delivered by Judge Kristin Ailsby to begin serving her one-year ... Read More »
1 responseSouthland pancake breakfast supports Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com There was a banner crowd of supporters on hand for Southland Trailer’s 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Thursday morning, which saw proceeds donated to the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association (LTRA). From 7 to 11 a.m. at Southland’s 41st Street North location, patrons were treated to an ample supply of flapjacks and sausages while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County supporting Readymade Indigenous event
By Nikki Jaimieson - Sunny South News on August 27th, 2021
Lethbridge County is supporting a Readymade event in honour of Indigenous culture. Council received an invitation to attend the Readymade Community Centre’s Celebration of Indigenous Culture event Sept. 11, which will feature dancers, drummers, speakers, storytellers, artisans, and a teepee raising to celebrate and bring awareness to Indigenous culture in the area. Another letter from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing stolen property charges in resolution discussions
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing nearly 50 charges of possession of stolen property is still engaged in potential resolution discussions with the Crown. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford, who represents the accused, Gerald David Thurber, 53, told the court on Thursday he was hopeful of making progress on the case at his next appearance on Sept. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Makiisma set to celebrate debut album ‘Lady Misery’
By Al Beeber on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Finally! With COVID restrictions lifted, Megan Brown and her band Makiisma can finally celebrate the release of their debut album “Lady Misery.” Brown, a classically trained violinist who studied biology at the University of Lethbridge, and her band finished the album in 2019 and released it last year but then COVID struck and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City moves to deter purchasers from flipping industrial land
By Tim Kalinowski on August 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has moved to deter real estate speculators from buying City-owned industrial land with the intention of flipping it to sell for a higher value later. Mayor Chris Spearman brought forward an official business resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting which would require purchasers of City-owned industrial land to draft a development plan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council defers decision on tax offset for Lethbridge Housing Authority
By Tim Kalinowski on August 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has deferred decision on a potential $90,023 tax offset for the Lethbridge Housing Authority for two weeks. The Lethbridge Housing Authority had originally asked for a tax cancellation from city council at a previous public meeting to help with inflationary pressures facing the organization from increased maintenance costs and other rising ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Last of accused out on bail in human trafficking case
By Tim Kalinowski on August 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge doctor charged in connection with human trafficking and sex-related offences has been released on bail. Dr. Ziyaad Noor was granted release on a $10,000 promise to pay no-cash bail in Lethbridge provincial court on Tuesday, and is subject to several release conditions. Noor was the last remaining accused still in custody ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual assault conviction results in 30-month jail sentence
By Tim Kalinowski on August 26th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in his home while she was passed out has received a 30-month jail sentence. Ivan Iain Palmer was found guilty in March on one count of sexual assault. Justice Vaughan Hartigan handed down his sentence for Palmer in the Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench ... Read More »
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