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Policing issues discussed at AUMA virtual summit
By Nikki Jameson on February 11th, 2021
Policing in the province was the featured subject at an AUMA summit this month. The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association President’s Summit on Policing saw municipal leaders across the province join one another for a discussion on policing services, changes and advocacy. In the session on Feb. 4 open to media, AUMA hosted a zoom session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter clothing needed for city’s vulnerable
By Tim Kalinowski on February 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comL Streets Alive Mission says it needs more winter clothing to help the city’s most vulnerable get through this recent cold snap and onward through the end of winter. “We need layerable winter clothing,” says Streets Alive director of operations Cameron Kissick. “Long Johns, warm shirts, sweaters, hoodies, water resistant winter jackets, gloves are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University launching Play Week for families
By Dale Woodard on February 11th, 2021
With Family Day fast approaching, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating a decade anniversary. The U of L and North & Company LLP are teaming up for the 10th annual University of Lethbridge Play Day. With the COVID-19 pandemic still keeping people separated, Play Day has been expanded to a week. Instead of southern Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opioid deaths down here since August
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The number of opioid deaths per month in the municipality of Lethbridge has decreased since August with zero deaths in November, but the Government of Alberta is stressing with the cold winter weather and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic those numbers can rise again. According to the Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System ... Read More »
2 responsesRoxy Theatre campaign a real crowd-pleaser
By Dale Woodard on February 10th, 2021
The Crowsnest Cando – Crowsnest Culture and Recreation Society just completed an impressive Act 1. And this particular production – a crowd pleaser so far – is far from over. The Crowsnest CanDo Culture and Recreation Society recently announced it had purchased the Roxy Theatre thanks to solid town support that raised nearly $65,000 as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA hosting talk on the Oldman River watershed
By Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on February 10th, 2021
With significant interest in establishing metallurgical coal mining operations throughout the eastern slopes of Alberta, currently there are four companies exploring potential mining operations in the region. All the currently proposed coal mines are open-pit “mountain top removal” mines and are located in the Crowsnest Pass area. Coal mining exploration is also happening along the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC giving students free gym passes
By Greg Bobinec on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College will be offering free Fitness Centre memberships to all students for the Winter 2021 semester, as they recognize the links between physical and mental health and to ensure all students have access to gym facilities. Following along with the easing of provincial health restrictions, the college will re-open its Fitness Centre ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber council discuss municipal brand identity
By Stan Ashbee on February 10th, 2021
Town of Taber Communications and Projects Co-ordinator Meghan Brennan said administration is seeking approval for the new Visual Identity Standards Policy, during a report submitted to council for consideration at a regular meeting held Jan. 25. “The Visual Identity Standards Policy outlines the standard to which the town’s brand and visual assets will be held. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen property nets 90-day sentence for city man
By Delon Shurtz on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com 26-year-old Lethbridge man charged with four others in relation to a serious assault on the westside in September, has received a jail sentence on unrelated matters. Jessie Dean Davidson was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 90 days in jail – minus some credit for pre-trial custody – after pleading guilty to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man denies woman’s sexual assault claims at trial
By Delon Shurtz on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a drunken woman while she was asleep in his bedroom, didn’t do anything in the room but watch Netflix and eat Hot Pockets, he said Tuesday during his trial in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Ivan Iain Palmer remained unfazed while co-Crown Prosecutor Tom Brannen grilled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspicious death being investigated
By Tim Kalinowski on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A scream for help in the night brought the Lethbridge Police Service to a residence on the 1200 block of 4 Avenue South in the early hours of Monday morning. Lethbridge Police confirmed they found a deceased 65-year-old male at an apartment building after receiving a call out at 1:18 a.m. that someone ... Read More »
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