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Man sentenced for numerous criminal charges,released with time served
By Delon Shurtz on July 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man facing 43 criminal charges, many going back to 2019, was handed a jail sentence Tuesday, but released the same day. Nicholas Rodney Scout was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court to nearly seven months in jail after he pleaded guilty to many of his charges, including possession of stolen property, theft, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Street Machine Weekend back in the driver’s seat
By Herald on July 9th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Street Wheelers Street Machine Weekend is back in gear. After taking place in a limited capacity last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Street Machine Weekend is back with the pedal down. Although there’s still a bit of pandemic spillover as Alberta moved to Stage 3 ... Read More »
1 responseMan sentenced for possession of stolen truck
By Delon Shurtz on July 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man already serving a jail term, was sentenced to another 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000. Court was told that on Jan. 20 of this year, police received a call advising them a Ford ... Read More »
1 responseLocal live professional wrestling ready to entertain once again
By Tim Kalinowski on July 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Professional wrestling action returns to Lethbridge this Saturday with Pure Power Wrestling Summer Sizzler. The matinee card features six matches, and local wrestling heroes are ready to return to the ring for the first time since last October. “We’ve all been eager to get back in front of fans,” said PPW star Dewey ... Read More »
1 responseLaw firm seeks to launch class action suit over residential schools
By Tim Kalinowski on July 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Guardian Law Group is seeking to launch a class action lawsuit against the federal government on behalf of Indigenous families who lost loved ones at residential schools. “There has already been a class action regarding Indian Residential Schools,” explains Guardian Law attorney Mathew Farrell. “That claim was about survivors. This claim is ... Read More »
1 responseCar enthusiasts and police ready for return of Street Machine Weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 9th, 2021
The Lethbridge Police Service will make its presence known during the Street Machine Weekend coming up this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. According to a press release from the LPS it has assigned extra officers and provided extra resources to step up its enforcement efforts to crack down on stunting, racing and noise complaints associated with ... Read More »
1 responsePolice find missing woman deceased
By Herald on July 8th, 2021
Lethbridge Police Service update: The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) working with Lethbridge Fire/EMS have located missing person Christiane Saint Pierre who was found deceased. Her death is not considered suspicious and police will not be commenting further on this matter. LPS investigators would like to thank Lethbridge Fire/EMS for their assistance as well as members ... Read More »
1 responseOral History Summer Institute aims to empower story teller and listener
By Tim Kalinowski on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge recently wrapped up its first Oral History Summer Institute which had a diverse group of participants gathering virtually for six weeks to talk about traditional ways of knowing and exploring the revolutionary power of storytelling. The Summer Institute was hosted by the U of L’s Centre for Oral History ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protecting furry friends in the hot dog days of summer
By Al Beeber on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The excruciating heat of summer is not only difficult for humans but also their four-legged companions, especially dogs. While temperatures in Lethbridge are not expected to reach the recent highs during the heat dome, in the next 14 days residents here can still expect to see the mercury hit 34C on several days ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bad luck with stolen vehicles leads to jail
By Delon Shurtz on July 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Matthew David Keeler didn’t want to pay to have one stolen vehicle repaired, so instead, he simply stole another one. A stolen Chevy Silverado 2500 Keeler and a woman were driving broke down on Jan. 14 of last year in the parking lot of Picture Butte UFA. The woman approached an employee for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smoke, Wind and Fire barbecue competition set for this weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 8th, 2021
The grilling will be getting good this weekend. Lethbridge will host Alberta’s first Master Series Barbecue Competition – Smoke, Wind and Fire – July 10 and 11 at Exhibition Park. The event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, the world’s largest competitive barbecue organization. The “Smoke, Wind and Fire” competition will award prizes ... Read More »
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