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Taber man has rural break-in charges stayed
By Delon Shurtz on November 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Taber man is no longer facing criminal charges in relation to a rural break-in ring and the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen goods. Jason Jeffery Pizzati, 47, was facing multiple charges of possessing the proceeds of crime, firearms trafficking and trafficking stolen goods, but Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to discuss U.S. election during today’s session
By Lethbridge Herald on November 19th, 2020
Today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs virtual session will discuss what the 2020 U.S. election results tell us about American voters. In the United States election on Nov. 3, Americans voted at their highest rate in 120 years. In the vote for president, Democratic challenger Joe Biden accumulated more than 77 million votes, while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council considering change to reduce print advertising
By Tim Kalinowski on November 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council is considering a bylaw change which could have severe repercussions for the viability of the Lethbridge Herald newspaper going into an uncertain year in 2021, and which could leave local seniors, in particular, disenfranchised from full, transparent public engagement with city council and the City of Lethbridge. City planning staff brought ... Read More »
2 responsesSimon says active youth enjoy company
By Lethbridge Herald on November 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Active youth typically prefer the company of other active youth. After extensive interviews and tracking of physical activities of kids aged 10 to 13, that is the assessment of Lethbridge College instructor and Kodiaks cross country running coach Simon Schaerz. Schaerz is completing research as a PhD candidate at the University of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gladue report delays sentencing
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old man waiting since September to be sentenced on several criminal charges is going to have to wait a little while longer. Defence and the Crown are still waiting for the completion of a Gladue report, a type of pre-sentencing report the court orders when considering a sentence for ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice say file remains open in Marshal Iwaasa’s disappearance
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Tuesday marked the one-year anniversary of the dissapearnce of Marshal Iwaasa, who was last seen by relatives in Lethbridge on Nov. 17, 2019. Lethbridge Police continue to investigate his disappearance and the file will remain open – with a dedicated investigator – until he is found. Anyone with information about Iwaasa can call ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Campaigns look to help seniors at Christmas
By Dale Woodard on November 18th, 2020
AgeCare Columbia Lethbridge and London Drugs have joined forces in a special initiative to ensure seniors aren’t forgotten during the holiday season. The “A Christmas to Remember” and “Stocking Stuffers for Seniors” holiday donation campaigns officially launched Tuesday morning at London Drugs. In a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated social isolation and loneliness ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local philanthropists honoured with Inspiring Philanthropy awards
By Tim Kalinowski on November 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Association of Fundraising Professionals Southern Alberta Chapter named its 2020 honourees for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Inspiring Philanthropy awards with a special event at city hall on Tuesday. The honourees include: Enel Power for Indigenous outreach; University of Lethbridge graduate Terry Whitehead for the individual or family philanthropy; Lethbridge COVID-19 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Area Métis community honoured with flag raising at city hall
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Local Métis people marked the 135th anniversary of the death of Louis Riel with a special flag raising ceremony at city hall on Tuesday. But while the event paid tribute to the past, and in particular Métis Nation founder Riel, for local participants the flag raising was also about the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army teaming up to keep needy warm
By Herald on November 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and the Lethbridge Salvation Army have teamed up to not only feed those in need, but clothe them for the winter months as well. On Tuesday afternoon at the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, patrons not only got a hot meal, but were also sent away with a winter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L musicians mentor middle school band in virtual partnership
By Herald on November 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD What is an ensemble musician to do when they can no longer do what they love most? The University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra and Gilbert Paterson Middle School band program turned to each other when faced with a common predicament, and it has resulted in a rare virtual partnership. When COVID restrictions meant ... Read More »
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