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It could have been worse
By Lethbridge Herald on August 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While fire investigators continue to try to determine the cause of a fire that destroyed two homes and damaged a third in the 400 block of Fairmont Boulevard South on Tuesday, they are also stressing it could have been so much worse. “The biggest thing to say about this incident ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue warrant for the arrest of male in connection with hit and run
By Herald on August 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with a hit and run. On Aug. 12, 2020 police responded to Chinook Regional Hospital after a 37-year-old male was admitted with injuries sustained following a hit and run. Investigation determined the male and a female acquaintance were driving along 10 Street North at the intersection ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potato growers concerned with 2020 harvest underway
By Jensen, Randy on August 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the 2020 potato harvest is well underway in southern Alberta, the Potato Growers of Alberta say lingering concerns about global french fry markets due to COVID-19 is putting a bit of a damper on an otherwise joyful time of year for local potato farmers. “The 2019 crop is now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L’s astrophysicists receive cold cash
By Jensen, Randy on August 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) for research infrastructure, University of Lethbridge astrophysicists will develop a state-of-the-art cryogenic test facility to evaluate the performance of instruments destined for space exploration. The Astronomical Instrumentation Group (AIG) at the U of L is poised to build a liquid-helium free ... Read More »
2 responsesSentencing hearing set in assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on August 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old man who took part in a violent attack on a teenager last year could be sentenced when his matter returns to court later this month. Alexander Roxby Styra is scheduled to have a sentencing hearing Aug. 28 in Lethbridge provincial court, during which the Crown and defence will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Arrest warrant issued for man facing mischief charges
By Shurtz, Delon on August 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An arrest warrant has been issued for a Taber man who failed to show up for court in Lethbridge Tuesday. It’s the second time in a row Pancho Klassen Teichroeb has missed court. He failed to attend court in July, and although a warrant was issued then, it was held ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hazards of the bootlegging business
By Jensen, Randy on August 19th, 2020
Submitted by Andrew Chernevych The era of alcohol prohibition in Alberta is closely tied to bootlegging activities, or illegally transporting and selling alcohol. This was especially prevalent in southern Alberta along the border with the United States, which was a lucrative market for the illegal alcohol trade. The Crowsnest Pass was rife with bootleggers, but ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fire in Fairmont
By Herald on August 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Two homes were destroyed and a third suffered major damage in a fire on Lethbridge’s southside Tuesday afternoon. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services were called to the scene of a multi-residential structure fire on the 400 block of Fairmont Boulevard South. A call came into 911 at approximately 2:25 p.m. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter offers fun way to learn about agriculture
By Woodard, Dale on August 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com An education in agriculture was in full bloom Saturday afternoon at Farming Smarter. In a one-day, province-wide initiative, the Farming Smarter Association welcomed those unfamiliar with the agricultural life with Alberta Open Farm Days. “Farmers across Alberta are opening their doors to mostly city folks and invite them to come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mobile SCS begins operation
By Jensen, Randy on August 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The provincial government is providing further details on how the new mobile supervised consumption site will operate in Lethbridge. The new mobile site, which is based in a Winnebago-style vehicle parked next to the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre, was set to begin operations in the city as of Monday. In response to ... Read More »
1 responseCity offers ways to keep cool during heat wave
By Jensen, Randy on August 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With a heat warning issued for much of the week for Lethbridge, residents and visitors are encouraged to find ways to stay cool. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has changed some of the protocols this summer, City pools and spray parks are ideal places to cool off, the City said in a news release. ... Read More »
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