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Lethbridge senior caught with gun and drugs put on probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 68-year-old pensioner caught with a gun and drugs earlier this year will have a criminal record but won’t have to spend any time in custody. Betty Hanson pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a firearm knowing ... Read More »
2 responsesRainy weather doesn’t dampen Canada Day enthusiasm
By Lethbridge Herald on July 1st, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A year ago southern Albertans celebrated Canada Day under sunny skies with sweltering temperatures hitting the mid 30s. Fast forward a year and Canada Day made a literal splash with rain falling from dawn until early afternoon when the skies began clearing. While the moisture would have been welcome a year ... Read More »
1 responseWater levels in region give cause for cautious optimism
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Following the catastrophic flooding near Babb, Montana after a siphon collapse, a certain level of optimism filled the air for irrigators in southern Alberta. However, according to a news release issued on Friday by the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), there has been almost no noticeable impact on reservoirs from the Babb ... Read More »
1 responseEventful weekend culminates in Canada Day fireworks
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Residents will be treated to a busy long weekend, with Canada Day celebrations acting as the cherry on top. Beginning yesterday and carrying through the weekend, events such as Rib Fest, the Mosaic Music Festival and more will keep residents entertained ahead of Canada Day. On the 157th anniversary of our nation, activities ... Read More »
2 responsesResidents are reminded to stay sober while driving this weekend
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com This Canada Day long weekend will likely end in a bang, but residents are urged to ensure that bang comes from fireworks and not their vehicles. Impaired driving, whether it be from alcohol, drugs or a phone, can cause serious and lifelong damages, if not worse. Steve Sullivan, CEO of MADD Canada, says ... Read More »
1 responseWoman who disposed of dead body to learn her fate in August
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Claresholm woman who has been waiting for months to learn her fate for disposing of a dead body, is finally scheduled to be sentenced, but not for a few more weeks. Michelle Lee Toth, who pleaded guilty more than three months to the criminal charge of interfering with a dead body, will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nenshi ready to take on challenge of new role
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Newly elected Alberta New Democratic Party leader Naheed Nenshi says he was moved by the number of Albertans that came out to support his vision for the province by electing him. “It was pretty exciting. We had an 86-per-cent voter turnout which no one has heard of in an election like this before, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shakespeare in the Park returns this summer with ‘Twelfth Night’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Shakespeare Society is bringing back Shakespeare in the park for their 13th season with Twelfth Night starting on July 4 at 7 p.m. in Galt Gardens. Kate Connelly, producer of Shakespeare in the Park, told the Herald Thursday they are excited to bring the Twelfth Night as it shows the humorous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank celebrating Canada Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With Canada Day around the corner the Interfaith Food Bank is ready to celebrate, while also giving the community an opportunity to learn about what the day means to Indigenous peoples. Taylor Doyle, marketing and communications with the IFB told the Herald Thursday they are very excited for Canada Day this year with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plans to modify Galt Gardens landscaping changes seating
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Residents may have noticed some benches disappearing in Galt Gardens recently, but the City says this is nothing to be worried about. Blair Richter, general manager of Parks with the City of Lethbridge, says some benches were simply removed after losing the slow battle with time. “Some of the tables and benches were ... Read More »
15 responsesBlackfoot logo translates reconciliation in LPS values
By Lethbridge Herald on June 28th, 2024
Alexandra Noad – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lethbridge Police Service has unveiled a logo commissioned to visually represent the organization’s values in the Blackfoot language. The project was initiated by Trissly Blackwater, a summer student for the police service. She saw the values of the LPS every day and was reminded of her ... Read More »
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