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Accused pleads not guilty in violent assault case
By Delon Shurtz on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of five men accused of attacking another man in his home last year has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Corey Nelson Amyotte pleaded not guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of aggravated assault, disguised with intent, and failure to comply with release orders. Lethbridge lawyer James Rouleau elected ... Read More »
1 responseFood bank helping celebrate Canada Day with ‘BBQ in a Bag’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman For the Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2021
The Interfaith Food Bank will be offering a “BBQ in a Bag” to help Lethbridge citizens celebrate Canada Day in their own backyards. “Normally the food bank would be at Galt Gardens hosting a big barbecue or pancake breakfast on Canada Day, but due to gathering restrictions this year the barbecue will be offered in ... Read More »
1 responseB.C. man pleads not guilty in drug trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A B.C. man arrested last year in Lethbridge after police found drugs in a westside home, has pleaded not guilty to his charges and is preparing to stand trial. Michael Kebede Abate entered the pleas Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count each of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and ... Read More »
1 responseLegion acknowledges the sacrifice of D-Day
By Al Beeber on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Of the 14,000 Canadian troops who landed on the beaches of Normandy or parachuted into France on June 6, 1944, 359 never lived to see another sunrise. Those 359 killed were among 1,074 Canadian casualties in the Allied invasion of Normandy during Operation Overlord, the largest seaborne invasion ever which began the liberation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riding to support mental health
By Al Beeber on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Blustery weather couldn’t stop 58 people from supporting a mental health initiative called Ride Don’t Hide Sunday. The Canadian Mental Health Association initiative is the largest mental health fundraising bike ride in Canada and is also, say organizers, a movement for mental health. The Lethbridge event was spearheaded by Kathy Mitschke and her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in manslaughter case released on bail
By Delon Shurtz on June 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old man accused of killing an older man in Fort Macleod last month, has been released from custody. Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was released following a bail hearing Friday in provincial court. Tailfeathers, who has hired Calgary lawyer Balfour Der, was ordered to pay $3,000 cash bail. A family member also agreed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University marks Pride celebration and awareness
By Herald on June 7th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald The Pride flag flew proudly over the University of Lethbridge on Monday as a visual acknowledgement of the importance of the LGBTQ+ members who find a home at the university, and within the Lethbridge community at large. “I think it is important for our broader community to celebrate, but the ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge woman sentenced for multiple offences
By Delon Shurtz on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Lethbridge woman arrested last month on outstanding warrants, has been sentenced for several offences she committed last summer. Misty-Rae Visser was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of drug possession, resisting arrest and failing to comply with previous release conditions. ... Read More »
2 responsesPeer Support Mentorship Program giving hope for addiction recovery
By Tim Kalinowski on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Kii maa pii pii tsin (Kindness to Others) Renewal and Healing Centre will be launching a new Peer Support Mentorship Program to reach out to the vulnerable members of the Lethbridge community, and encourage a path toward recovery and healing. Kindness to Others founder Alvin Mills announced on Thursday he was asking ... Read More »
1 response‘War Room’ not credible, inquiry flawed, energy journalist tells SACPA
By Al Beeber on June 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government’s energy war woom has no credibility and an inquiry launched to examine campaigns aimed at oilsands development was flawed from the start, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs was told Thursday. Guest speaker for the online YoutTube session was energy journalist Markham Hislop, who ... Read More »
1 response‘Gardening for Birds’ initiative helping create backyard habitats
By Lethbridge Herald on June 5th, 2021
Birds Canada recently launched a conservation initiative called “Gardening for Birds.” This initiative was created to promote the creation of habitats for migratory and local birds across Canada. “Birds Canada created this new resource to empower people to be part of the conservation movement that’s literally meeting us at our doorsteps,” said Natasha Barlow, project ... Read More »
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