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Police charge suspect in robbery of senior
By Herald on March 8th, 2021
Update: Lethbridge police have charged a 33-year-old B.C. man in connection with the robbery of a senior at a northside business over the weekend. While in the area on an unrelated manner, police observed three men in an alley in the 1200-block of 2A Ave North around 7:50 p.m. on Monday. One of them was ... Read More »
1 responseInnovative online directory set to connect B2B agriculture businesses in southern Alberta
By LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION on March 6th, 2021
Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Friday a new way for the agriculture community to come together, allowing vendors, exhibitors and businesses access that they would traditionally have at AG-EXPO. “We wanted to ensure that the businesses that participate in AG-EXPO still have a place to come together in light of the current health restrictions” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abduction case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a 21-year-old Lethbridge man charged in connection with an attempted abduction in the city last year has been adjourned again while defence reviews new disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre, who appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday as an agent for the accused’s lawyer, said defence needs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sage Clan gives new purpose in life for member recovering from addiction
By Tim Kalinowski on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With the sun shining down on Galt Gardens, Cody Fox, wearing the jacket of the Sage Clan, plays with his kids who run around him asking unanswerable questions as just a few feet away fellow Sage Clan members and Kindness to Others founder Alvin Mills work together to hand out a special meal ... Read More »
2 responsesCourt delays prompt judge to order case move forward
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge judge has ordered the lawyer representing a man charged in connection with a fatal car collision, to move things along following numerous delays since the accused was arrested more than a year ago. Judge Erin Olsen told Calgary lawyer L. K. Ross that he needs to be prepared to take a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge Spring 2021 Convocation celebration to remain online
By UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE on March 6th, 2021
The University of Lethbridge will once again celebrate the accomplishments of its graduating students in a virtual setting this spring by holding Spring 2021 Convocation online. Description automatically generatedWhile the province gradually moves toward reopening society, large public gatherings are still not possible for the foreseeable future, prompting the University to maintain its focus on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCHS teacher named Edwin Parr nominee
By Dale Woodard on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.com Amanda Omilon thought it was a job performance review with her bosses. In a way, it was, and it turned out to be quite the stellar review. In fact, it could be award-winning. Omilon, a first year teacher at Catholic Central High School, has been selected as Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s Edwin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ontario organ donor pays tribute to Logan Boulet
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Jim Lowes will never forget where he was when he heard of the Humbolt Broncos bus crash almost three years ago. And it didn’t take the 61-year-old resident of Burlington, Ont. long to know what he needed to do next. Like many Canadians from coast-to-coast, Lowes was horrified on April ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Backyard hen delegation at Picture Butte town council
By Lethbridge Herald on March 5th, 2021
Nikki Jamieson Southern Alberta Newspapers Urban poultry were back on the agenda at the previous Picture Butte town council meeting. During their regular Feb. 22 meeting, Picture Butte town council met with resident Jen Bowden to discuss the town’s Animal Regulations bylaw. Last spring, Bowden had submitted a petition to allow for the keeping of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pandemic having impact on students
By Tim Kalinowski on March 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed University of Lethbridge associate vice-president of students Kathleen Massey to its weekly livestream YouTube speaker series to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of students at the university. According to a recently conducted student survey, about 30 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty pleas made to multiple charges
By DELON SHURTZ on March 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Fort Vermillion man who fired two lawyers and made dozens of court appearances on numerous criminal offences, has finally pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later this year. Jessie Hugh Flett pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of fleeing from police, driving while prohibited, possession of stolen property ... Read More »
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