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U of L Science Commons receives architecture gold medal
By Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2020
The University of Lethbridge Science Commons, designed by Canadian firms KPMB Architects and Stantec Architecture, recently received a prestigious Gold Medal from the World Architecture (WAN) Awards (Education Category). Completed in 2019, the 36,000-square-metre Science Commons has been heralded as an exemplar for climate-responsive research buildings, it was noted in a CAMRON news release. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Registrations being accepted for Christmas Hope
By Lethbridge Herald on December 3rd, 2020
All programs and agencies involved in the Christmas Hope campaign are still accepting registrations for families in need of assistance. Registration information is available on the Christmas Hope website at http://www.ChristmasHope.ca. Distribution of Christmas hampers from the Lethbridge and Interfaith food banks will start early next week, but it is not too late to register, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charge against LPS officer withdrawn
By Delon Shurtz on December 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge police officer is no longer facing a criminal charge in relation to an incident earlier this year at the police station. Const. David Easter was charged in August with one count of assault in relation to the incident in the short term holding facility Feb. 9. Police reported that an officer ... Read More »
1 responseMisinformation impacting agriculture, conference told
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter’s virtual 2020 Conference and Trade Show welcomed author Timothy Caulfield as its keynote speaker Wednesday morning to deliver a lecture entitled “Infodemics: Food, Fear and Agriculture.” “I am going to speak to you about a topic I am very passionate about,” he told conference attendees, “and that is, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man sentenced on new charge
By Delon Shurtz on December 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man sentenced just last month to a period of custody on several criminal charges, has received another jail sentence. Carl Lemke, 34, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of theft under $5,000 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. At about 5 a.m. Aug. 29, Lemke ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Festival ready to light up Nikka Yuko
By Dale Woodard on December 2nd, 2020
The Winter Light Festival at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is ready to light it up. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, that will mean a few adjustments, but the annual festival is still going forward starting Thursday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Speaking Tuesday, Michelle Day, executive director for Nikka Yuko, said things could change as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LCI automotives gets boost from Lethbridge Toyota
By Greg Bobinec on December 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Collegiate Institute students taking the automotives program will be able to improve their hands-on skills in the auto industry, thanks to a donation of automotive machinery from Lethbridge Toyota. While the car dealership was investing in a new tire machine and tire balancing-machine, they were looking at options for donating their older, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online booking launched for public skating, swimming
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2020
The latest changes brought forward by the Government of Alberta to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has meant quick changes by many to adjust to the new public health guidelines. In an effort to make researching permitted recreation options more accessible to the community, and to help staff manage attendance at popular programs, the City ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Teen facing weapons charges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 15-year-old male with weapons offences following an altercation early Sunday. Lethbridge Police Service said in a release the incident began just before 2:30 a.m. in the parking lot of Father Leonard Van Tighem School, 25 Stoney Crescent W. The accused, who cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no trial date for man facing several violent charges
By Delon Shurtz on December 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man is still waiting to set a trial date on charges relating to a string of violent offences more than a year ago. Cory Ray Williams was expected to schedule a trial during a couple of court hearings in November, but both times the matter was adjourned. On Nov. 4 the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Surveillance results in drug charges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Police arrested a Surrey, B.C., man on drug trafficking charges and seized a quantity of cocaine on Monday following a surveillance operation. The investigation, which involved the Priority Crimes Unit and Crime Suppression Team, dates back to early November. On Monday activity consistent with illegal drug transactions was observed and a search warrant was ... Read More »
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