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Outbreak of recent new cases identified from gathering in Coaldale
By Herald on October 16th, 2020
Alberta Health Services has recently informed emergency services staff of a COVID-19 outbreak in Coaldale. The province’s website lists a Coaldale church, ROC Christian Ministries, among a number of Lethbridge and area outbreak locations. Lethbridge and Lethbridge County both remain under “watch” status, with 138 and 40 active cases in the city and county respectively. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP charge Piikani man in relation to homicide of Tregan Crow Eagle
By Herald on October 16th, 2020
RCMP have charged a Piikani man in relation to the homicide of Tregan Crow Eagle earlier this summer. On July 27 human remains were located on the Piikani Nation. The initial investigation by Piikani Nation RCMP indicated that the death was suspicious and an autopsy deemed the manner of death was a homicide. The identity of the deceased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police use drone to find missing person
By Herald on October 16th, 2020
Lethbridge police were able to return a missing person home safely recently thanks to some help from above. The incident began when a person went missing from a westside home about 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday and disappeared into an open field nearby. There was concern for their safety as they weren’t dressed appropriately for below-freezing temperatures. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 »
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