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No-fee library memberships to continue
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The Lethbridge Public Library has announced it will continue to offer library memberships at no fee throughout 2021 after the City of Lethbridge Library Board approved the funding to cover the cost of memberships for another year. “Our board sees the value in working to establish access for all to the library, and its resources ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stilson retiring after championing downtown for more than 20 years
By Dale Woodard on December 16th, 2020
After more than 20 years working to make downtown Lethbridge a unique spot for residents and visitors alike, Ted Stilson is stepping away. The Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone recently announced the retirement of Stilson as its executive director. “I’m definitely excited about opening the next chapter and seeing what that will be,” said Stilson. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman sentenced for spitting on security officer
By Delon Shurtz on December 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman sentenced earlier this month to 45 days in jail for breaking into motor vehicles will serve another 30 days for spitting in the face of a security officer. Peggy Ann Holy Singer was sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court after she pleaded guilty to one count each of assault and drug ... Read More »
1 responseThree Alta. municipalities offer to pay to keep EMS dispatch
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
The City of Red Deer and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo have joined City of Lethbridge to formally offer the province to pay to keep EMS dispatch local in their respective communities. The municipalities each receive funding annually from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to operate local ambulance dispatch through integrated municipal dispatch centres. By ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LC one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges
By Lethbridge Herald on December 16th, 2020
Lethbridge College has been recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing research colleges while earning its highest-ever placement in the annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges. The college placed 26th on the top 50 list released by Research Infosource and ranked third in research income growth. The college moved up to 26th in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS looking to maintain core policing in face of budget cut
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald They’ll be tightening their belts a bit, but the Lethbridge Police Service will still provide the community with the policing it deserves. On Monday, Lethbridge City Council voted to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to cut $1 million in funding from the LPS in 2021 and 2022 during its ... Read More »
22 responsesCouncil to cut $1 million in LPS funding
By Tim Kalinowski on December 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to cut $1 million in funding from the Lethbridge Police Service in 2021 and 2022 during its final budget deliberations on Monday. Coun. Blaine Hyggen had brought forth an amendment to have council reconsider the cut, but ended up losing the vote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No tickets or fines issued over anticipated COVID-19 health measures protest
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2020
The Lethbridge Police Service said in a news release it was encouraged by the fact that no tickets or fines needed to be issued at what was expected to be an anti-mask protest at a local business this past weekend. Police said contingency plans were put in place and a visible police presence was established ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Check Stop campaign begins
By Lethbridge Herald on December 15th, 2020
The Lethbridge Police Service held its first Christmas Check Stop of the campaign on Saturday. The volume of traffic passing through the Check Stop was consistent with previous years, LPS said in a news release. Officers issued one impaired-driving sanction under the new provincial impaired-driving legislation that came into effect on Dec. 1. In addition, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City man celebrates 100 years with the help of a parade
By Greg Bobinec on December 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Local Second World War veteran George Wilson got the surprise of a lifetime as he celebrated his 100th birthday with his close family members, and a surprise parade from people who wanted to pay their respects to him. Members of the community, along with the Canadian Armed Forces, Lethbridge Police Service and volunteers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Verdict in drug-smuggling case expected on Feb. 4
By Delon Shurtz on December 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Calgary truck driver accused of trying to smuggle drugs into Alberta from the U.S. in 2019 will learn early in the new year whether a judge believed him when he said he has no idea how 50 kilograms of methamphetamine ended up in his vehicle. Asif Mir said during his trial ... Read More »
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