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Syringe assault suspect remains in drug treatment
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 29-year-old man who sprayed a security guard in the face with a loaded syringe had his case adjourned until later this month as he undergoes treatment for drug addiction at Poundmaker’s Lodge. Wade Allan Nicholas Cross Child did not appear in person in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday, but made the adjournment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Busy weekend anticipated for Waterton
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – WATERTON With the final long weekend of summer coming up this Labour Day long weekend, Waterton Lakes National Park is anticipating an influx of local visitors. With a busy weekend anticipated, Waterton is urging visitors to plan ahead. For the best trip possible, visitors should arrive early or later in the day ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Case adjourned for woman accused of arranging attack
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A 19-year-old woman accused of arranging an attack on a younger boy last year has had her case adjourned until Wednesday. The matter for Trinity Savard was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday. The Crown was supposed to make its election on the charges and Savard was expected to enter a plea, but instead ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County seeking input for its 2021 budget
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge County Council and administration is preparing to begin its 2021 Budget process. The County has received input from many citizens and businesses throughout the year and through budget surveys that were completed in 2018 and 2019 with regard to municipal services and projects. In an effort to keep County citizens and businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Proof of exemption not required for masking bylaw
By Woodard, Dale on September 4th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge is making it clear they have nothing to do with bylaw exemption cards that have been circulating online in regards to the mandatory mask bylaw. At a press conference Thursday on the front steps of city hall, Robin Harper, general manager of Recreation & Culture for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Border restrictions remain in effect
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers ahead of the Labour Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. CBSA said in a news release that the Government of Canada remains committed to protecting the health and safety of Canadians and reducing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At-home learning cohorts can book education programs at the Galt
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
Graham Ruttan Galt Museum & Archives The Galt Museum & Archives is one of the most popular destinations for educational field trips, with over 10,000 students, staff and caregivers coming through education programs in an average year. Caregivers in southern Alberta are making very difficult decisions about how to educate their children, with some students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges for producing weapons with 3D printer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 53-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with various weapons-related offences for allegedly using a 3D printer to illegally produce firearms, and for attempting to traffic them. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) announced the arrest of the man and seizure of the firearms on Thursday. Lethbridge ALERT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls on new police chief to support her appeal of discipline of two officers
By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on the city’s new Chief of Police to support her appeal of a discipline decision made against two Lethbridge Police Service officers who have admitted to undertaking an unauthorized surveillance of her in 2017 when she was Alberta’s Minister of Environment. In a July ... Read More »
3 responsesPicture Butte man charged in 3D-printed firearms case
By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
An Alberta man has been charged for allegedly 3D-printing firearm parts. ALERT believes this is the first time in Alberta that charges have been laid in relation to the 3D-printing of firearms. The investigation came as the result of a joint initiative between ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team and the RCMP’s National Weapons Enforcement Support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Ribfest returning this month with a new look
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Rotary Ribfest will be back for its second straight year but as a drive-thru event. Kaela Corazza, Rotary Ribfest co-chair, says the Downtown Rotary Club has been working with Western Canada Ribfest Tour to find a way to bring this popular event to Lethbridge while still following COVID-19 limitations. “By having ... Read More »
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