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Coaldale Family Fun Run goes virtual
By Southern Alberta Newspapers on April 17th, 2021
Coaldale Christian School has announced a re-boot of the 10th Annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run. This event was cancelled last year and as health restrictions continue, adaptation becomes key. In light of this, the Fun Run is hosting a virtual race this year. What is a virtual race and how will it work? Rather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aboriginal Congress of Alberta Association launches new app
By Tim Kalinowski on April 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Aboriginal Congress of Alberta Association (ACAA) is introducing a new app designed to provide important outreach and information services to urban Indigenous people and non-status Indigenous people at the touch of an icon. “Our federal government has moved forward with this distinctions-based approach,” explains Beverly Allard, president of the Aboriginal Congress of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Guilty plea leads to jail sentence for mischief and assault
By Delon Shurtz on April 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man whose constant intoxication repeatedly lands him in hot water with the law, has received a jail sentence for several criminal offences last year and the year before. Kesley Wolf Child was sentenced to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty this week in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of ... Read More »
6 responsesHorticultural Society’s Legacy Garden continues to grow
By Herald on April 16th, 2021
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com While the pandemic has hit the world hard, it hasn’t stopped the Lethbridge Horticulture Society from plowing forward with a garden project in North Lethbridge. The two-acre Legacy Garden is part of the 73-acre Legacy Regional Park and is accessible by heading north on 13 St. and turning right at ... Read More »
1 responseMan described as downtown “menace” pleads to multiple charges
By Lethbridge Herald on April 16th, 2021
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is considered a menace to people in the downtown area, was sentenced to nearly a year in jail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in provincial court to a dozen criminal charges, including six for mischief. Crown Prosecutor Bruce Ainscough acknowledged Jonathan Grant’s mental health issues, but ... Read More »
1 responseCatholic school division rejects draft curriculum
By Tim Kalinowski on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Joining a growing list of school divisions across the province, Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says it will not pilot the new Alberta K-6 draft curriculum over what it calls the “inadequacies and shortcomings” it sees in the type of learning being offered to students. “Although there are some good points in the ... Read More »
1 responseU of L opening new exhibit at Hess Gallery virtually
By University of Lethbridge on April 16th, 2021
The University of Lethbridge is opening a new exhibit COVID-style today. Its new exhibition “Processes of Remediation: art, relationships, nature” will open virtually at the Hess Gallery at 3 p.m. This will be the first opening for the U of L gallery in more than a year. According to a press release, lana Bartol’s timely ... Read More »
1 responseTaber retains mask bylaw, opposition petition rejected
By Stan Ashbee SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on April 16th, 2021
Stan Ashbee – Southern Alberta Newspapers A motion was passed unanimously during a regular Town of Taber council meeting held Apr. 12 that the town follow provincial guidelines in regards to mask wearing – and the Town of Taber leaves its face covering bylaw in place until public health orders have been lifted by the ... Read More »
1 responseAmmonite fossil theft nets a substantial fine
By Delon Shurtz on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old man who stole a valuable ammonite fossil nearly two years ago has received a hefty fine. Logan Cash Heavyshields was set to stand trial this week on charges ofĂ‚Â theft over $5,000 and entering land without permission, but the case had been brought forward last month in Lethbridge provincial court and Heavyshields ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with firearm and drug-related offences
By LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Police have charged a man with numerous firearm and drug-related offences. Wednesday at about 7 p.m., members of the Lethbridge Police Service Priority Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the 1700-block of 23 Street North after observing activities consistent with drug trafficking. As a result of the investigation and ... Read More »
1 responseCRH Foundation cancels Italian Open for second year
By Al Beeber on April 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation a major fundraiser for the second year in a row. The Val Matteotti Italian Open Golf Tournament will, however, return in 2022, promises foundation executive director Jason Vandenhoek. The tournament would have been in its 26th year if not for the cancellations and ... Read More »
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