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MLA Neudorf presents party’s sector-based approach for economic recovery
By Tim Kalinowski on April 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf spoke to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs in his capacity as chair of the UCP’s government’s Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future during its weekly YouTube livestream speaker series on Thursday. Neudorf addressed various topics related to Alberta’s post-pandemic recovery, and offered a hopeful assessment that his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local octopus expert part of Oscar winning documentary
By Herald on April 29th, 2021
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald She didn’t win the Oscar herself but Jennifer Mather can still celebrate after serving as scientific advisor on the Academy Award winning documentary “My Octopus Teacher,” now showing on Netflix. Mather is a psychology professor and octopus expert who was originally contacted by the BBC which wanted her expertise on ... Read More »
2 responsesUniversity accounting clerk charged with stealing more than $500,000
By Tim Kalinowski on April 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A former accounting clerk with the University of Lethbridge has been charged with theft and fraud by the Lethbridge Police Service’s Economic Crimes Unit (ECU) after allegedly stealing over $500,000 during a period of a year from the institution. The LPS confirmed in a release on Wednesday it had charged Donna Court, 57, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism Lethbridge marks a year of accomplishments
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - for the Lethbridge Herald on April 29th, 2021
Despite the challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic during 2020, Tourism Lethbridge was able to accomplish many things throughout the year. They welcomed a new CEO following the departure of their first executive director William Sanders in early 2020. After a robust search process, Jasmine Sangria became the new CEO in August 2020. Sangria believes ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge food banks preparing for Target Hunger
By Al Beeber on April 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An initiative to help fill food bank shelves kicks off again in June. Project Hunger, staged by The Lethbridge Food Bank Society and Interfaith Food Bank runs on June 12. After input from the public, organizers are bringing back the familiar yellow bags which will be dropped at city homes for residents to ... Read More »
1 responsePetition calls for end to LPS ‘Wanted Wednesday’ social media posts
By Tim Kalinowski on April 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge based novelist Paul Butler says the Lethbridge Police Service’s use of “Wanted Wednesday” posts on social media amounts to little more than the public naming and shaming of vulnerable individuals being carried out under the excuse of law enforcement. He says he was so “horrified” by the weekly feature, which he just ... Read More »
4 responsesEarly case resolution discussions in attempted abduction case
By Delon Shurtz on April 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 21-year-old Lethbridge man who last month pleaded not guilty in relation to an attempted abduction in the city, is trying to work out a deal with the Crown. Heinrich Van Daniel Blanco pleaded not guilty on March 19 to one count of attempted abduction of a person under the age of 14, ... Read More »
1 responseLocal restaurant owners recognized by Toastmasters International
By Dale Woodard on April 29th, 2021
It’s an honour worth raising a glass to. For their efforts uniting their employees to become proficient, confident public speakers and communicators, Toastmasters International has recognized McDonalds Restaurant owners Jordan and Julie Brown with the Corporate Recognition Award for their involvement in the Eyeopener Toastmasters Club. Jordan and Julie were presented the award via a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!National Day of Mourning marked with workplace safety top of mind
By Herald on April 28th, 2021
Tim Kalinowski – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Flags flew at half-mast at Lethbridge city hall, and groups across the province commemorated those workers who died on the job in the province in 2020 for the annual National Day of Mourning on Wednesday. Former city employee, retired CUPE Local 70 chief shop steward, and dedicated workers’ ... Read More »
1 responseJudge reserves decision on bail for accused in murder case
By Delon Shurtz on April 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old woman accused of killing her former common-law spouse last year, could be released from custody today, pending a decision in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Melissa Dumaine Whitegrass had hoped to make bail Monday, but after hearing evidence from the Crown and defence, Justice Vaughan Hartigan reserved his decision until today. Although ... Read More »
1 responseJury finds couple guilty in drug smuggling trial
By Delon Shurtz on April 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Kirandeep Taur Toor sobbed and braced herself against a table, minutes after a jury found her guilty of trying to smuggle drugs into Alberta more than three years ago. Her husband, Gurminder Toor, placed a consoling arm around her, but he, too, was found guilty of drug smuggling, as well as drug possession ... Read More »
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