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Mayors warn Albertans of dangers of ending local EMS dispatch service
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The mayors of Lethbridge, Wood Buffalo and Red Deer have jointly released a strongly worded letter to all Albertans highlighting dangers of allowing Alberta Health Services to end local EMS dispatch service in their communities when the current contract is terminated next week. “We have been strongly advocating to the provincial government,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after knife incident
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 9th, 2021
A 32-year-old man has been charged with weapons and other offences after an incident downtown Thursday night. About 9:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a male who had smashed a window above The Lethbridge Herald pressroom. There were subsequent reports the man had threatened the driver of a vehicle with a knife. Lethbridge police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Break-in at substation could be resolved
By Delon Shurtz on January 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged in relation to a break-in at a city electrical substation nearly two years ago may not stand trial, after all. Travis Roy Priest was expected to set a trial date this year, but during a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, the matter was instead adjourned to Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local businesses planning to open despite health restrictions
By Herald on January 8th, 2021
Lethbridge Herald A number of local businesses say they are planning to open for business on Monday no matter what COVID-19 protocols are in place. On Thursday, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman said he was seeing about 20 businesses saying they are going to open next week “come whatever.” Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday current COVID-19 ... Read More »
1 responseThursday morning collision claims life; passenger airlifted to hospital in critical condition
By Herald on January 8th, 2021
Fort Macleod RCMP says a man has died following a two vehicle collision on Highway 2, south of Claresholm near Granum Thursday morning. Police say preliminary investigation indicates that the semi-truck had been travelling westbound on Highway 519 near Granum. After stopping at the intersection at Highway 2, the semi-truck turned northbound into the merge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge to host the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier
By Herald on January 8th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com A major curling event is drawing into southern Alberta once again. And this one completes an impressive sweep as it was announced Friday morning the 93rd edition of the Tim Horton’s Brier is hitting the pebbled ice at the Enmax Centre March 4-13, 2022. The landing of the Canadian men’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Downtown knife incident leads to charges
By Herald on January 8th, 2021
Lethbridge police have charged a 32-year-old man with weapons and other charges after an incident downtown on Thursday. Police responded about 9:30 p.m. to reports of a male who had smashed a window at a business in the 500-block of 7 Street South. There were subsequent reports he had also threatened the driver of a ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged in pedestrian collision
By Herald on January 8th, 2021
Lethbridge police have charged a 33-year-old city man in connection with a downtown motor vehicle-pedestrian collision. The collision occurred at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 3rd Street South on Tuesday, with the pedestrian taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police had originally asked the public for assistance in locating the driver and ... Read More »
1 responseMayor’s work isn’t finished
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Chris Spearman told reporters at press conference on Thursday that in spite of his impending retirement from municipal politics this fall city council still has crucial business to deal with over the next 10 months before the current term expires. “The work of council is not complete,” Spearman stated. ... Read More »
3 responsesFire chief tips his hat to department’s flexibility in 2020
By Dale Woodard on January 8th, 2021
For those who did Christmas shopping for members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, they didn’t need any more head gear over the holiday season. They already wear many hats. In a trying 2020 which saw members deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing opioid crisis as well as the day-to-day challenges that come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New condo project to break ground in spring
By Tim Kalinowski on January 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com If all goes according to plan, Lethbridge’s newest landmark residential address will break ground in late spring this year. The 102 Scenic Drive group is promising unparalleled prairie views, fabulous amenities and upscale living when the 341-unit condominium is constructed. Former Lethbridge resident and president of the Lethbridge Home Builders’ Association, Garry Renkema, ... Read More »
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