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Justice Minister rejects Lethbridge Police Service plan
By Herald on May 31st, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald Alberta Minister of Justice Kaycee Madu has rejected a plan submitted by the Lethbridge Police Service on how it would reform itself back in April, will be appointing a senior officer from another police force to advise on changes at the department, and will be asking Alberta’s Law Enforcement Review ... Read More »
2 responsesFamily dog credited with alerting owners to early morning blaze
By Herald on May 30th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald A family pet is being hailed a hero following a garage fire early Sunday morning. Shortly after 4 a.m., 21 fire fighters from three stations — Stations One, Two and Three — attended a garage fire in the 600 block of 5th Street South. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire ... Read More »
1 responseLast Chance Cat Ranch attempts to set record straight
By Tim Kalinowski on May 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The dozens of volunteers, and numerous other monetary supporters, of the Last Chance Cat Ranch are setting the record straight about what they do in the community after recent insults leveled against them at the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee meeting of city council earlier this week. “All our volunteers are very upset,” ... Read More »
3 responsesWaterton welcoming visitors for the summer season
By Tim Kalinowski on May 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Waterton Lakes National Park is now open for the 2021 summer season, and park staff are expecting a surge in visitors again this year as more amenities re-open following the Kenow wildfire. “We are looking forward to another summer season with our visitors,” says Waterton Lakes National Park external relations manager Christy Gustavison. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man awaits sentencing for possession of child pornography
By Delon Shurtz on May 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught last year in a province-wide child pornography sting is set to be sentenced when he returns to court next month. Sean William Giles, who was charged with possession of child pornography, accessing child pornography and distributing child pornography, pleaded guilty in April to possession of child pornography. He is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Speech expert says give your voice a break
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman For the Lethbridge Herald on May 29th, 2021
University of Alberta vocal health experts and speech-language pathologists are advising the public to stay hydrated, use microphones and stop clearing their throats when it feels dry, as this can damage their vocal cords. Trying to make ourselves heard through masks, shields, distance, and sometimes all of them combined is having a big impact on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heart of Our City launches Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant
By Tim Kalinowski on May 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Heart of Our City Committee will be providing $150,000 in grant money to community applicants who can come up with ways to activate vacant or under-utilized spaces in the downtown this summer. The Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant aims to support businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and community-minded individuals in implementing initiatives, events, and programs. ... Read More »
1 responseRetired physiotherapist honoured for a lifetime of helping others
By Dale Woodard on May 29th, 2021
David Giles’ career has been a hands-on experience. For that, the now-retired physiotherapist received a prestigious award. Giles, who originally hails from England, was recently granted the medal of distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association, celebrating his physiotherapy career that started in his native England back in 1951. The medal recognizes over 100 individuals who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sage Clan looks to help move drug activity out of Galt Gardens
By Herald on May 28th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – Lethbridge Herald The Sage Clan, in partnership with the Kindness to Others Renewal and Healing Centre and Blackfoot Lodge, is seeking to get those using drugs and alcohol in Galt Gardens to take these activities elsewhere. “The atmosphere is not good in that it causes problems between people,” says Sage Clan founder ... Read More »
6 responsesCommission asks LPS to examine concerns over ‘Wanted Wednesday’ posts
By Tim Kalinowski on May 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Commission is instructing the Lethbridge Police Service to examine the concerns of citizens after a petition to ban ‘Wanted Wednesday’ posts signed by 545 petitioners was formally presented to commissioners during this week’s public meeting. Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh addressed the petition, and acknowledged the concerns expressed by those ... Read More »
4 responsesPolice launch initiatives toward accountability, social responsiveness
By Tim Kalinowski on May 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has launched various initiatives to make the service more accountable and more responsive to the diverse social needs of the community. During Wednesday’s Lethbridge Police Commission meeting, the LPS brought commissioners up to date on some of those initiatives. Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh informed commissioners one small, but ... Read More »
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