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Police charge man in Lethbridge’s first homicide of the year
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2021
Lethbridge Police have charged a man in connection with a homicide on the city’s southside on Monday. Police responded to a residence in the 1200-block of 4 Avenue South about 1:18 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2021 after a report of someone screaming for help. They discovered the body of a deceased 65-year-old male inside the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Policing issues discussed at AUMA virtual summit
By Nikki Jameson on February 11th, 2021
Policing in the province was the featured subject at an AUMA summit this month. The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association President’s Summit on Policing saw municipal leaders across the province join one another for a discussion on policing services, changes and advocacy. In the session on Feb. 4 open to media, AUMA hosted a zoom session ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Winter clothing needed for city’s vulnerable
By Tim Kalinowski on February 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comL Streets Alive Mission says it needs more winter clothing to help the city’s most vulnerable get through this recent cold snap and onward through the end of winter. “We need layerable winter clothing,” says Streets Alive director of operations Cameron Kissick. “Long Johns, warm shirts, sweaters, hoodies, water resistant winter jackets, gloves are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor supports Wood Buffalo takeover of EMS dispatch
By Tim Kalinowski on February 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A stunning resolution was passed unanimously on Tuesday evening by the Mayor and councillors of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to no longer transfer 911 calls to the provincial AHS-run central dispatch centre, and thus take over local EMS Dispatch again without the consent of the province. Mayor Chris Spearman said he ... Read More »
1 responseUniversity launching Play Week for families
By Dale Woodard on February 11th, 2021
With Family Day fast approaching, the University of Lethbridge is celebrating a decade anniversary. The U of L and North & Company LLP are teaming up for the 10th annual University of Lethbridge Play Day. With the COVID-19 pandemic still keeping people separated, Play Day has been expanded to a week. Instead of southern Albertans ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed shelter application moving to next stage
By Tim Kalinowski on February 11th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council formally put the Mustard Seed’s application to create a permanent supportive housing facility at the Ramada Inn to bed, and moved the organization’s application to open a new sober emergency shelter at 110 13th Street South forward to the next stage. In a bit of final housekeeping, city council formally cancelled ... Read More »
2 responsesOpioid deaths down here since August
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2021
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The number of opioid deaths per month in the municipality of Lethbridge has decreased since August with zero deaths in November, but the Government of Alberta is stressing with the cold winter weather and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic those numbers can rise again. According to the Alberta Substance Use Surveillance System ... Read More »
2 responsesTaber council discuss municipal brand identity
By Stan Ashbee on February 10th, 2021
Town of Taber Communications and Projects Co-ordinator Meghan Brennan said administration is seeking approval for the new Visual Identity Standards Policy, during a report submitted to council for consideration at a regular meeting held Jan. 25. “The Visual Identity Standards Policy outlines the standard to which the town’s brand and visual assets will be held. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stolen property nets 90-day sentence for city man
By Delon Shurtz on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com 26-year-old Lethbridge man charged with four others in relation to a serious assault on the westside in September, has received a jail sentence on unrelated matters. Jessie Dean Davidson was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 90 days in jail – minus some credit for pre-trial custody – after pleading guilty to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man denies woman’s sexual assault claims at trial
By Delon Shurtz on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting a drunken woman while she was asleep in his bedroom, didn’t do anything in the room but watch Netflix and eat Hot Pockets, he said Tuesday during his trial in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Ivan Iain Palmer remained unfazed while co-Crown Prosecutor Tom Brannen grilled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Great Backyard Bird Count underway
By Greg Bobinec on February 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count event has returned for the 24th year this month, with hopes that with more people spending time outdoors because of the pandemic, more will participate for a better count. The annual bird count is an opportunity for all budding birdwatchers and bird-count experts to use their skills. ... Read More »
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