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Woman charged in murder expected to make election
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A woman charged with first degree murder of her former spouse by allegedly using a motor vehicle to intentionally run him down is expected to elect how she wants to proceed with her trial. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford requested an adjournment in Lethbridge provincial court on Friday until Aug. 20 ... Read More »
1 responseCase of man charged in assault adjourned
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old man charged with several other individuals in relation to a serious assault on the westside in September had his case adjourned in Lethbridge provincial court until Aug. 19. Jesse Dean Davidson is charged with aggravated assault, disguised with intent and failure to comply with a release order. Davidson ... Read More »
1 responseMan involved in attack expected to make plea
By Lethbridge Herald on July 31st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged following a violent attack at a westside residence last year is expected to enter a plea and decide whether he would like to be tried by jury, or judge alone, when he returns to court on Sept. 17. Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid Hess briefly appeared on ... Read More »
1 responsePublic being asked to step up with help for shoe campaign
By Dale Woodard on July 31st, 2021
s the Lethbridge Shoes For Kids YQL campaign picks up speed, the Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has hit the ground running with the initiative to help make sure kids going back to school have the proper footwear. With the Lethbridge Shoes For Kids YQL drive taking place in a little over two weeks on Aug. 14 ... Read More »
1 responseCity wants public help controlling foxtail
By Tim Kalinowski on July 31st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking everyone to do their part to control foxtail in the community to protect pets and create more sightly public spaces. While all noxious weeds are of great concern to City staff, foxtail barley, which is not classified as a weed, is a particular issue where pets are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta loses a philanthropy giant
By Lethbridge Herald on July 30th, 2021
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Well-known southern Alberta philanthropist and cattleman Cor Van Raay has died at Chinook Regional Hospital. Jennifer Petracek-Kolb, chief executive officer of the YMCA of Lethbridge, said Friday “his donation to the Y and his support of the Y has been foundational in our ability to serve the community in the ... Read More »
1 responseCity restoring some parks dept. budget
By Tim Kalinowski on July 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A seemingly straightforward decision on whether or not to raise Parks funding in the City of Lethbridge went a bit sideways as city council engaged in a philosophical debate about operational spending priorities. The lengthy discussion during Tuesday’s council meeting was prompted by a motion introduced by Coun. Blaine Hyggen to increase Parks ... Read More »
5 responsesJudge finds man guilty of kidnapping, assault and other charges
By Tim Kalinowski on July 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with kidnapping and assault following a violent carjacking has been convicted in Lethbridge provincial court. Judge Gregory Maxwell handed down a guilty verdict on Thursday on eight charges for Cory Ray Williams including kidnapping, assault with a weapon, flight from a police officer, dangerous operation of a vehicle, threats to ... Read More »
1 response4-H sows the seeds for an agricultural career
By Dale Woodard on July 30th, 2021
Some agricultural expertise as well as stellar people and marketing skills has planted the seed for Carmen White’s future. The Claresholm resident who attended Catholic Central High School recently competed at her second Summer Synergy and 4H Provincial show in Olds earlier this month alongside siblings Charles and Lauren. All three siblings came away with ... Read More »
1 responseJudge receives final submissions on case of woman involved in swarming attack on boy
By Tim Kalinowski on July 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a woman accused of being part of a gang-style attack against a younger boy more than a year ago is now in the hands of the judge. Judge Gregory Maxwell received final submissions from Crown lawyer Adam Zelmer and Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday with ... Read More »
1 responseCity fire crews get refresher course in low-slope rescues
By Lethbridge Herald on July 29th, 2021
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Emergencies can happen in any type of terrain and on Thursday city fire and EMS teams trained for low-slope rescues in scorching heat at the Sugar Bowl. The Sugar Bowl in south Lethbridge just off Scenic Drive, popular with tobogganers in winter, provided a good training venue for new recruits ... Read More »
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