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Mental health and addictions issues need multi-pronged approach, says minister
By Herald on July 19th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Newly appointed Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis visited Lethbridge on Monday just one day after the Government of Alberta confirmed a long-awaited 50-bed recovery community will likely begin construction this fall near the current site of the South Country Fresh Start Recovery Centre in Lethbridge County. ... Read More »
2 responsesCity of Lethbridge confirms workforce reduction
By Tim Kalinowski on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is officially confirming it has reduced its workforce by 61 full time equivalent positions to meet city council’s direction to find greater efficiencies and cost savings. The positions were eliminated in June after the City consolidated its 35 existing departments down to 22 departments, and about half of the ... Read More »
9 responsesPolice chief responds on officer conduct complaint
By Tim Kalinowski on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh says an officer dealing with an historic sexual assault did not communicate appropriately when a complainant came in to ask the Lethbridge Police Service to re-open her case. “This was before my time, but by the time I got here the complaint came in, and I had ... Read More »
4 responsesSummer heat having major impact for cattle producers
By Tim Kalinowski on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The province’s cattle producers are under increasing strain as this summer’s record-breaking heatwave continues, and are calling on the province and federal government to act in concert to activate Agri-Recovery program relief to help with the dire situation. “It is having a huge impact with the pasturelands,” says Alberta Beef Producers vice-chair Jason ... Read More »
1 responseFamily continues search for Lane Tailfeathers
By Dale Woodard on July 17th, 2021
A family is continuing their search for Lane Tailfeathers, who went missing last month. On Thursday night, family and friends of Tailfeathers gathered at Galt Gardens for a vigil to acknowledge those who have taken part in the search for the 35-year-old who went missing June 20. “Father’s Day was the last day my dad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids ‘N Kops program ready to build positive interactions with police
By Al Beeber on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A program designed to provide a positive interaction between children and police officers kicks off Monday for four days. Kids ‘N Kops matches children on the waiting list of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge with officers from the Lethbridge Police Service in four days of presentations at the police shooting range and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with murder likely heading to trial
By Delon Shurtz on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of killing another man over a property dispute earlier this year is likely headed for trial. The matter for Jade Levi Trotter was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, where defence said it needs to arrange a pre-trial conference to discuss setting a date for a preliminary hearing.Ă‚Â A preliminary hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Get ready to Whoop It Up!
By Herald on July 16th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald Whoop-Up Days are back! After COVID took the fun out of last summer with the cancellation of regular Whoop-Up Days programming, Lethbridge’s annual fair is returning to Exhibition Park in September. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition, said Friday Whoop-Up Days will be staged from ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Folk Club hosting outdoor festival next month
By Al Beeber on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Folk Club is ready to start the music playing again. The club will be hosting an outdoor free folk festival Aug. 14 at Legacy Park, according to president Tom Moffatt. The festival will feature three local acts and three visiting performers. Charging admissions to outdoor events isn’t allowed in Lethbridge, says ... Read More »
1 responseHighway 3 Twinning Association looking for feedback
By Tim Kalinowski on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Highway 3 Twinning Association is asking citizens of southern Alberta to give it feedback on its lobbying efforts to divide the highway between Medicine Hat and the Crowsnest Pass, and to make suggestions on what its strategic priorities should be going forward. “We find it important for moving forward for the next ... Read More »
1 responseMan accused of breaking into car dealership hoping for bail
By Delon Shurtz on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary manĂ‚Â arrested earlier this weekĂ‚Â and accused of breaking into a Lethbridge car dealership, will remain in custody at least until Monday, or even longer if he fails to convince a judge to grant him bail. Eric Christopher Smith had hoped he would be released sooner, but during the accused’s first appearance in ... Read More »
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