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Protesters decry loss of ‘freedoms’
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A group of about 100 anti-masking demonstrators assembled at Henderson Lake on Tuesday to protest what they say is an overreach by local and provincial government officials into their personal lives, and into their personal freedoms. “We’re just a group of people that feel like our freedoms and rights are ... Read More »
26 responsesVolunteer Lethbridge weekly column of opportunities
By Herald on September 15th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities connects postings to help – contact them through http://www.volunteerlethbridge.com or 403-332-4320 WELLNESS THROUGH LIVING SOCIETY – SECRETARY Wellness Through Living Society provides effective, client-centred, life-skill programs and services to respond to vulnerable individuals in the community; empowering them to make good life decisions and become contributing citizens. They require a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Condo boards make their recycling case
By Jensen, Randy on September 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com An ad hoc committee representing 10 large condo boards had an opportunity to make its pitch to city council requesting an exemption from the City of Lethbridge’s residential recycling program. The group presented at Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting, and engaged in an hour-long discussion with councillors and City staff. ... Read More »
1 responseConstructing the fort
By Submitted Article on September 15th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES William Gladstone (“Old Glad”) was the head carpenter and blacksmith. He was a former carpenter and boat builder for the Hudson’s Bay Company, and he was hired in Fort Benton in the early summer of 1870 for the two-year project of building the bigger, more permanent fort at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge tells man to hire a lawyer or face jail
By Shurtz, Delon on September 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Gary James Lippa has two weeks to hire a new lawyer, or he could go back to jail until he does. That was the warning Justice Dallas Miller gave Lippa Monday, when the accused attended Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench without a lawyer, contrary to a previous court order. Lippa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tattoo artists ahead of the curve with safety
By Woodard, Dale on September 15th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Those interested in getting a little ink – or at least checking various options – headed to the Lethbridge Exhibition South Pavilion last weekend for the Lethbridge Windy City Tattoo Show. For event organizer Ash Woods, that meant feeling a bit under the microscope considering the show was the first of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sunrise Centre helping raise awareness about Uganda sex abuse
By Jensen, Randy on September 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Sunrise Centre is holding a unique fundraiser at Decor Out The Door in Lethbridge on Wednesday. The organization is trying to raise awareness and funds to address escalating gender-based violence and sexual abuse in Uganda through a “Women and Girls Rise Up!” designer undies sale. “Gender-based violence and sexual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged with drug trafficking
By Jensen, Randy on September 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two men after significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized last week. Last Thursday, following a short-term investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a southside hotel room. Police seized approximately 163 grams of crack cocaine, 76 grams of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graduation, retirement day for K9 unit
By Lethbridge Herald on September 14th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Police Service has welcomed one four-legged, graduating friend to the ranks wished another member of the K9 unit a doggone good retirement. In a special ceremony Monday afternoon at the Lethbridge Police Range, the LPS introduced police service dog Zap — pronounced “Zep” due to his Dutch heritage — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police charge two males with drug trafficking
By Herald on September 14th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged two men after significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized last week. On Sept. 10, 2020, following a short term investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a southside hotel room. Police seized approximately 163 grams of crack cocaine, 76 grams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next phase of University Drive twinning begins today
By Jensen, Randy on September 12th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The next phase of construction for the University Drive Twinning project is scheduled to begin today. Road work will be taking place along the entire project limits to complete the final phase of paving. This work will be completed in two stages and take seven days, weather permitting, the City said in a ... Read More »
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