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Holy Spirit Catholic School Division announces new Director of Religious Education
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2021
Aaron Skretting has been appointed as the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s new Director of Religious Education, for the 2021/2022 school year. The division states in a press release that Skretting holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Education Degree, both with Great Distinction, from the University of Lethbridge. He received his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Centre looking for community support with fundraiser bottle drive
By Lethbridge Herald on May 25th, 2021
Lethbridge’s Family Centre has partnered with GPS Container Depots to run another large bottle drive as a safe fundraising initiative. With the support of the community, last year’s bottle drive was a huge success and the plan is to have another successful event this year, they say. “The pandemic has hit our organization financially, unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman guilty of defrauding employer of nearly $47,000 awaiting sentence later this summer
By Delon Shurtz on May 25th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge woman who stole nearly $47,000 in cash and merchandise from her long-time employer, won’t know until later this summer whether she’ll go to jail or serve her sentence under house arrest. Melanie Dawn Vaillancourt was scheduled to be sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, but it was adjourned to Aug. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local Rally For Palestine as ceasefire holds in conflict with Israel
By Herald on May 24th, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald A group of motorists took to the street for a peaceful demonstration in response to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. More than 70 people gathered in the parking lot of the Lethbridge Islamic Centre for the Car Rally For Palestine in support of family and friends affected in ... Read More »
1 responseCoutts man sentenced to nine years for having sex with teenage daughter
By Delon Shurtz on May 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year old Coutts man who had sex with his 16-year-old daughter more than 50 times between 2016 and 2017, has been sent to a federal penitentiary for nine years. The man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of his daughter, wiped tears from his eyes as Madam Justice Bernette Ho ... Read More »
1 responseJail time for man guilty of sexual assault at homeless shelter
By Delon Shurtz on May 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old man will spend several weeks in custody for sexually assaulting a woman at the city’s homeless shelter earlier this year. Matthew Todd Shouting pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of sexual assault and was sentenced to two months in jail. Court was told Shouting went to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toxicologist talks coal mining regulatory process
By Dale Woodard on May 22nd, 2021
Mandy Olsgard, the owner and Senior Toxicologist at Integrated Toxicology Solutions, was the guest speaker at the weekly Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Zoom conference Thursday. The Grassy Mountain Open-Pit Coal Mine proposed by Benga Mining Ltd., (Riversdale) in the Crowsnest Pass has raised questions and concerns about the regulatory process in Alberta, such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCH valedictorians celebrate working through tough year
By Herald on May 21st, 2021
Dale Woodard – Lethbridge Herald Through a tough past year, the students of Catholic Central worked together. So it’s fitting that Janelle Wipf, Isabella Umeris, Joshua Kroker and Alyssa D’Agnone will work alongside each other one more time, this time as class valedictorians. The four students were announced as this year’s graduating class valedictorians at ... Read More »
1 responseDriving stolen truck leads to jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on May 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Driving a stolen pickup truck has netted a 29-year-old woman a two-month stint behind bars. Tila Bailey Scout was sentenced last week in Lethbridge provincial court after pleading guilty to one count of possession of stolen property. Court was told two people were seen Dec. 31 of last year standing outside the police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Walk for Dog Guides helps provide furry assistance
By Lethbridge Herald on May 21st, 2021
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman For the Lethbridge Herald This month the Oler family, along with many others from coast-to-coast, are joining the Pet Valu Virtual Walk for Dog Guides in support of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, a national charity that provides dog guides at no cost to Canadians with medical and physical disabilities For the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No municipal inspection for Town of Coaldale
By Tim Kalinowski on May 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver says he finds no reason to launch a full municipal inspection of the Town of Coaldale at this time. “Municipal inspections are extraordinary measures and are not undertaken lightly,” said McIver in a letter to Coaldale residents earlier this week. “While the (preliminary) review noted there were some ... Read More »
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