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Man facing drugs, weapons charges released on $1,500 bail
By Herald on October 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been in custody since he was arrested last month following a drugs and weapons bust has been released on bail. Shaun Ryan Hlavach was released Thursday on $1,500 bail, with conditions that he report weekly to the Lethbridge Police Service, abstain from the use and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber police issue warrant for Lethbridge man after report of possible assault and abduction
By Herald on October 16th, 2020
Taber police have issued a warrant for a Lethbridge man after a report of a possible assault and abduction. Taber Police Service release: On October 15, 2020, at approximately 6:15pm, the Taber Police Service was advised of a possible assault and abduction involving the occupants of an older model Cutlass, which occurred near Coaldale. Taber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Supporters speak out in favour of LOPS
By Lethbridge Herald on October 15th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald A media gathering for the Lethbridge Overdose Prevention Society was once again met with opposition Thursday afternoon. In their ongoing battle with Lethbridge’s opioid crisis, the LOPS held an event Thursday at London Road Park featuring a variety of speakers and members of the medical field to speak on behalf of ... Read More »
10 responsesNobel Peace Prize-winning WFP continues to make a difference
By Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The recent announcement that the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the recipient of the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize is a recognition that much of the world’s hunger is directly attributable to armed conflicts raging around the world with an estimated 80 per cent of the world’s malnourished children ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!101 active COVID cases in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on October 13th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD There was a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Lethbridge over four days according to the latest numbers released by Alberta Health Services. From last Friday through Monday, the number of new active cases in Lethbridge increased by 52 for a total of 101 total active, which puts Lethbridge under ... Read More »
1 responseFire severely damages westside apartment building
By Lethbridge Herald on October 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Residents of a large westside apartment complex on the 300 block of Highlands Boulevard West will be seeking temporary shelter this weekend after an early morning fire on Friday did substantial damage to their building. According to the Lethbridge fire department, the blaze began just before 8 a.m. on a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Westminster teacher receives national award
By Lethbridge Herald on October 8th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald A local teacher’s tireless work for building cognitive, social and emotional skills in her students has earned her a prestigious award. Lynn Wytrykusz, a teacher at Westminster Elementary School, has been recognized with a certificate of achievement through the Prime Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Education program. “Just finding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local COVID cases rise
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com There were reports of multiple outbreaks of COVID-19 throughout the city on Wednesday. A day after an outbreak was confirmed at Lethbridge Family Services, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services confirmed a 23-case outbreak related to one local church community. “AHS has identified an outbreak associated with one church community ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in standoff with RCMP makes first appearance
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man facing several criminal charges following a police standoff in Lundbreck last week made his first appearance Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Shaine William Smith, who remains in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was represented by duty counsel during the brief hearing, and his matter was simply ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disclosure from police sought in fatal collision case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a Lethbridge man charged following a collision that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy earlier this spring continues to be adjourned while defence waits for disclosure from the police. Lethbridge lawyer Greg White told a judge Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court defence has been waiting five ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer blames RCMP for delays in case
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary lawyer is blaming the RCMP for repeated delays in a criminal case that goes back to January. Jessica Cartwright said Tuesday during a court hearing for her client, Jessie Hugh Flett, that she has requested nine separate pieces of disclosure from the police but has only received one. ... Read More »
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