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Lethbridge man sentenced in child pornography case
By Delon Shurtz on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old Lethbridge man caught last year in a province-wide child pornography sting has been sent to jail for 12 months. Sean William Giles received the sentence Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Judge Paul Pharo also sentenced Giles to two years of probation following his jail term, and ordered him to submit ... Read More »
1 responseSampling methods and data analysis key to effective assessment in the field, says local crop insect expert
By Tim Kalinowski on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Crop insect guru Dan Johnson spoke about the importance of good sampling techniques at the Farming Smarter summer Field School recently. Johnson, who is a pioneer in the field of crop insect forecasting and a world respected specialist in grasshoppers and potato psyllids in particular, said the key to good assessment within a ... Read More »
1 responseCity council approves MDP and Westminster plan
By Tim Kalinowski on July 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council approved two sweeping documents meant to help guide development in the city going forward at last week’s council meeting. City council passed third readings of both the Municipal Development Plan, which is the master document for the City of Lethbridge, and the Westminster Area Redevelopment Plan, which will hopefully set this ... Read More »
1 responseWeekend wildfire burns near Cottonwood Park
By Herald on July 5th, 2021
Fire Crews responded to report of wildland fire near Cottonwood Park on the city’s westside in the early morning hours on Sunday. Three stations with eight units, along with the assistance of the Coaldale, Coalhurst and Picture Butte Fire services responded to the large grass fire, which also included several buildings and hay stacks ... Read More »
1 responseUttering death threat for neighbourly noise complaint nets woman jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on July 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Allison Christa Wiebe wasn’t making any friends in the apartment building in which she lived. She threatened to kill one tenant, and another tenant is moving out because of her antics, for which police were called one afternoon last April. A tenant called police and told them Wiebe was screaming relentlessy inside her ... Read More »
1 responseLPS modifying strategy for finding wanted individuals
By Tim Kalinowski on July 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service will continue to use social media to seek out the public’s help in finding wanted individuals, but will no longer have a regular Wanted Wednesday feature. Insp. Leon Borbandy of the LPS told Lethbridge Police Commission members on Wednesday that the use of social media has helped the LPS ... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta author pens sequel in young adult fiction series
By Stan Ashbee on July 3rd, 2021
W”Haunted by memories of those left behind, Lexil and Finn are forced to venture back into the Wastelands,” – Jenna Greene, author. This, a synopsis of southern Alberta author Jenna Greene’s latest novel, “Renew.” Released just last week, the Young Adult fantasy dystopian continuation is book two of “The Reborn Marks” series, from Foundations Book ... Read More »
1 responseShaela Miller ready to get back on the stage
By Al Beeber on July 3rd, 2021
With COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Alberta, Lethbridge musician Shaela Miller is ready to get back on stage. In the meantime, though, she’s releasing a new album called “Big Hair Small City” on July 9. A new single from the album called “I’m Gonna Fall” has already been released. Her new album, according to Jessica Marsh ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless woman gets special birthday surprise
By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2021
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old homeless woman has been gifted with a new wheelchair thanks to the Kii maa pii pii tsin “Kindness to Others” Renewal and Healing Centre. Miranda Spear Chief received the news at a special birthday party in Galt Gardens on Friday afternoon, and should receive the new wheelchair by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond marks Canada Day with celebration and respect
By Al Beeber on July 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It was the first day without social distancing or mask requirements and Raymond was ready to let loose. Throngs of residents and visitors lined the town’s streets Thursday for the Rotary Club Parade that kicked off promptly at 10 a.m. Many sitting on the sunny side of streets sheltered under large colourful umbrellas ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tiny homes project to help homelessness in Blood Tribe
By Tim Kalinowski on July 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One Blood Tribe not-for-profit society feels tiny homes might be part of the solution to homelessness on the reserve, and other First Nations across Canada, and is hoping to prove the concept works by constructing a new supportive housing complex at Moses Lake. The Changing Horses NFP Society received an Indigenous Services Canada ... Read More »
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