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Animals need help over the holidays, too
By Toyin Obatusin - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 31st, 2024
Humans aren’t the only beings who need a helping hand – or paw – over the holidays. Many animals can use some assistance as well to be happy. Barb Grodzicky, Manager of the Lethbridge and District Humane Society, is heavily involved with the animal care of the centre. They receive many calls daily from pet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2024 a year of challenges and accomplishments for City
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2024
Al Beeber –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com As mayor Blaine Hyggen prepares to address the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce in his State of the City address on Jan. 16, he is reflecting upon the year that was 2024. A year of challenges and accomplishments. Among the accomplishments touched upon by the mayor in a wide-ranging year-end interview ... Read More »
2 responsesCBSA net pair of major drug busts at Coutts
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Coutts seized $2 million dollars worth of cocaine last month from a commercial truck seeking entry into Canada. The vehicle was pulled over for a second examination on Nov. 13. During the search 189 kilograms of cocaine were confiscated and all partner agencies involved are engaged in the ongoing criminal investigation. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief focuses on pillars and milestones from past year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Reflecting on the year that’s coming to a close, Lethbridge Police Services Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh says 2024 was productive and filled with positive moments. Mehdizadeh points out that LPS has three pillars that it focuses on every year for strategic planning: internal health, community engagement and crime reduction. “On the organization side, I ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Polytechnic ranks 10th among Canadian research colleges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Polytechnic has cracked the top 10 in the Research Infosource ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges for the first time, and continues to build on its reputation as a leader in applied research. LP was ranked 11th last year after it first joined the ranks of the top 20 for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proposed coal policy sparks concerns for Piikani Nation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
Alexandra Noad –Â LETHBRIDGE HERALD –Â Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The UCP governmentâs plan regarding coal mining in Alberta has sparked concerns among the Piikani Nation. Chief Troy Knowlton of the Piikani Nation came out with a statement earlier this month in favour of testing of the mine to see if it was still viable. Knowlton says ... Read More »
8 responsesVolunteers deliver Christmas cheer to hospital patients
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Hospitals never sleep because somebody unfortunately will always need the care provided by doctors, nurses and support staff. To make lives a little brighter for patients, a group of Alberta Health Services volunteers and staff on Tuesday morning walked through units of Chinook Regional Hospital singing Christmas carols and delivering stockings. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge West by-election gave Nenshi insights into local issues
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
NDP leader says UCPâs John Middleton-Hope was good candidate Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi spent a lot of time in southern Alberta as Rob Miyashiro campaigned to win the seat in West Lethbridge vacated by Shannon Phillips in July. Since being elected leader of the party earlier this year, Nenshi has ... Read More »
6 responsesFatal motorcycle crash under investigation
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
Toyin Obatusin Local Journalism Initiative Lethbridge Police Services is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that took the life of a 36-year-old man on Monday evening just after 8:30 p.m. Police and Emergency Medical Services responded to a collision report that involved a motorcycle and an SUV along the 4800 block of 24 Avenue South. An ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired drivers taken off road
By Lethbridge Herald on December 27th, 2024
Toyin Obatusin Local Journalism Initiative The Lethbridge Police Service have celebrated their third week of its Annual Check Stop campaign with more 450 drivers checked and three impaired drivers removed from the road. Three drivers with a blood alcohol concentration of over 0.05 and one GDL driver were given Immediate Roadside Sanction Cautions; while the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police grads ready to serve community
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 24th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service welcomed 13 new officers Friday during the Lethbridge police cadet graduation at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Blood Tribe Police also welcomed three new officers and the Canadian National Railway Police Service welcomed two new officers. “We are so proud of this program and these cadets that graduated today,” says Trudi Mason, ... Read More »
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