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Fireworks celebration set for Friday night

By Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2021

The Lethbridge and District Exhibition will be lighting up the night to celebrate Alberta’s resilience and determination. The free fireworks display will be held this Friday evening in conjunction with other displays put on by Bell’s Fireworks Spectacular in Red Deer, Edmonton and Calgary. The 14-minute fireworks display will occur simultaneously in all four participating ... Read More »

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Former Taber man appealing sex assault conviction

By Delon Shurtz on July 6th, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 45-year-old former Taber man who was convicted in March of sexual offences against a female teenager 14 years ago, has appealed his conviction and sentence. Richard Antony Elliott, who now lives in B.C., was sentenced in May to nearly six years in a federal prison on two counts of sexual assault and ... Read More »

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Weekend wildfire burns near Cottonwood Park

By Herald on July 5th, 2021

  Fire Crews responded to report of wildland fire near Cottonwood Park on the city’s westside in the early morning hours on Sunday. Three stations with eight units, along with the assistance of the Coaldale, Coalhurst and Picture Butte Fire services responded to the large grass fire, which also included several buildings and hay stacks ... Read More »

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LPS modifying strategy for finding wanted individuals

By Tim Kalinowski on July 3rd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service will continue to use social media to seek out the public’s help in finding wanted individuals, but will no longer have a regular Wanted Wednesday feature. Insp. Leon Borbandy of the LPS told Lethbridge Police Commission members on Wednesday that the use of social media has helped the LPS ... Read More »

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Uttering death threat for neighbourly noise complaint nets woman jail sentence

By Delon Shurtz on July 3rd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Allison Christa Wiebe wasn’t making any friends in the apartment building in which she lived. She threatened to kill one tenant, and another tenant is moving out because of her antics, for which police were called one afternoon last April. A tenant called police and told them Wiebe was screaming relentlessy inside her ... Read More »

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Southern Alberta author pens sequel in young adult fiction series

By Stan Ashbee on July 3rd, 2021

W”Haunted by memories of those left behind, Lexil and Finn are forced to venture back into the Wastelands,” – Jenna Greene, author. This, a synopsis of southern Alberta author Jenna Greene’s latest novel, “Renew.” Released just last week, the Young Adult fantasy dystopian continuation is book two of “The Reborn Marks” series, from Foundations Book ... Read More »

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Shaela Miller ready to get back on the stage

By Al Beeber on July 3rd, 2021

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted in Alberta, Lethbridge musician Shaela Miller is ready to get back on stage. In the meantime, though, she’s releasing a new album called “Big Hair Small City” on July 9. A new single from the album called “I’m Gonna Fall” has already been released. Her new album, according to Jessica Marsh ... Read More »

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Homeless woman gets special birthday surprise

By Lethbridge Herald on July 2nd, 2021

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old homeless woman has been gifted with a new wheelchair thanks to the Kii maa pii pii tsin “Kindness to Others” Renewal and Healing Centre. Miranda Spear Chief received the news at a special birthday party in Galt Gardens on Friday afternoon, and should receive the new wheelchair by ... Read More »

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Raymond marks Canada Day with celebration and respect

By Al Beeber on July 2nd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It was the first day without social distancing or mask requirements and Raymond was ready to let loose. Throngs of residents and visitors lined the town’s streets Thursday for the Rotary Club Parade that kicked off promptly at 10 a.m. Many sitting on the sunny side of streets sheltered under large colourful umbrellas ... Read More »

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Tiny homes project to help homelessness in Blood Tribe

By Tim Kalinowski on July 2nd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One Blood Tribe not-for-profit society feels tiny homes might be part of the solution to homelessness on the reserve, and other First Nations across Canada, and is hoping to prove the concept works by constructing a new supportive housing complex at Moses Lake. The Changing Horses NFP Society received an Indigenous Services Canada ... Read More »

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Accused in SCS assault case fails to show for sentencing

By Delon Shurtz on July 2nd, 2021

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a 29-year-old man who failed to show up in court for his sentencing hearing this week. Wade Allan Cross Child was scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday on one count of assault with a weapon, but when he didn’t show up his lawyer admitted she didn’t know ... Read More »

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