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City man hopes to avoid jail, pleads guilty to two charges of extortion
By Herald on November 13th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man hopes to avoid a jail sentence when he returns to court next year on charges of extortion and being unlawfully in a house to commit extortion. Oluwaseye Morawo pleaded guilty to both charges Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he admitted to entering a woman’s residence Sept. ... Read More »
1 responseU of L Drama department to present ‘Identuality’ via Zoom
By Herald on November 13th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald A virtual, and personal, production is taking place with the University of Lethbridge’s Department of Drama. Responding to the ongoing challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Drama is moving the stage to a Zoom session as it presents its first Mainstage production of the 2020-21 season online with “Identuality.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant fondly remembers Trebek
By Herald on November 13th, 2020
Dave Sulz Lethbridge Herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Sharon Lawson’s appearance on the popular TV game show “Jeopardy!” last spring has become even more special to her since the death Sunday of the show’s longtime host, Alex Trebek. Even though Trebek’s long battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer was well known “and you know it’s just a matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Digital Master Plan to help meet citizens’ specific needs
By Herald on November 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Digital Master Plan for the City of Lethbridge that employs a HALO Initiative in an Intelligent Community design. It sounds like bad science fiction or perhaps an overarching digital menace like SkyNet in the Terminator series, but it is neither, says City of Lethbridge general manager of Information Technology ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fresh Start Recovery Centre ready to make an impact
By Herald on November 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Fresh Start Recovery Centre is bringing its national award-winning treatment program, its dedicated alumni, and its vast network of financial supporters to begin a recovery journey in Lethbridge which will hopefully make a powerful impact for years to come. “I believe this community wants some solutions, and wants to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mikado Electric makes five-year, $100,000 commitment to Interfaith Food Bank
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Interfaith Food Bank has announced the first ever, long-term commitment of support to the annual food purchase budget as Mikado Electric has stepped forward with a $100,000 commitment to assist with food purchases over the next five years. Interfaith Food Bank has been serving the community with emergency food assistance and food security ... Read More »
1 responseCity woman honours war veterans
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald For the past three years on Remembrance Day, Margaret Davidson’s front lawn has become both a tribute and a history lesson. The 82-year-old Lethbridge resident honours her family and friends who served annually by placing crosses adorning their names in front of her home. Completing the Remembrance Day tribute is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Municipal Development Plan must be greener, council told
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com As city council enters the final stages of public consultations on its new Municipal Development Plan local environmental organizations are asking planners to more fully integrate a dedication to environmental stewardship and strategic thinking for climate change adaptation into the MDP to help guide the city forward on a greener ... Read More »
8 responsesLethbridge Scouts honour fallen soldiers
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald It was three days later and there was still some snow to trudge through, but local youth were able to honour fallen veterans. A group of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts gathered at Mountain View Cemetery Wednesday morning to lay down painted rocks and poppies in the resting places of veterans in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local veteran served on the front lines of the Cold War
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Not many of us could ever say we have handled a live nuclear bomb before, but for retired Royal Canadian Air Force W/O Jim McGrath it was a regular occurrence during the early 1960s. McGrath specialized in heavy equipment transportation during his military career, which started in 1959 and extended ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police looking for suspect in assault on Tim Hortons employee
By Herald on November 12th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge police are seeking public assistance to identify a man wanted in connection with an assault on a coffee shop employee. The incident occurred on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 shortly after the Tim Hortons location in the 400-block of 13 Street North opened at 5 a.m. Staff said a man entered the building, ... Read More »
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