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Assault suspect still waiting for psychological assessment
By Shurtz, Delon on June 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old man accused of breaking into a home in May and stabbing a resident while he slept is still waiting to have a psychological assessment, nearly a month after it was ordered. Judge Gregory Maxwell had ordered the forensic assessment for Josh Lee Goodrider on May 29, but Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City men facing child sexual exploitation charges
By Jensen, Randy on June 27th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three men from Lethbridge are among 18 suspects from Alberta who were arrested on 65 offences by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit for offences related to online child sexual exploitation. Most of the arrests came as the result of investigative referrals from the RCMP’s National Child Exploitation Co-ordination Centre, which works with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge author’s novel wins Indie Book Award
By Woodard, Dale on June 27th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Nathan Bueckert has penned an award-winning novel. What’s better is there’s more to come. The Lethbridge author’s fantasy novel “Blood and Gods” has been named a winner in the 2020 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the Paranormal Fantasy category. The award, named by the Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence seeks missing video footage
By Shurtz, Delon on June 27th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge lawyer is upset video footage evidence has disappeared, and she’s hot happy with the explanation she’s received from the Crown’s office. “They can’t just say ‘oops,'” Ingrid Hess said Thursday during a hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Hess said she plans to have a preliminary hearing for her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library set for Chapter 1 launch
By Woodard, Dale on June 27th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Public Library is reopening one chapter at a time. The library has announced Thursday as the Chapter 1 launch of their reopening plan. Placing the health and safety of its staff, customers and community at the forefront, the library will be initially reopening with limited services and new hours with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ICSS valedictorian offers optimism to fellow graduates
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2020
Dale WoodardLethbridge Heraldsports@lethbridgeherald.comEven in uncertain times, graduates of Immanuel Christian Secondary School have a clear vision.On a hot, although slightly breezy, Friday afternoon in the Trinity Reformed Church parking lot, that was the theme as Immanuel Christian held its drive-in graduation.With COVID-19 casting a shadow of uncertainty on the future — and necessitating Friday’s socially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Online child sexual exploitation arrests made across Alberta – including three from Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on June 26th, 2020
Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams release: ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit has arrested 18 suspects from across Alberta – including three from Lethbridge – for offences related to online child sexual exploitation. Between May 20 and June 23, 2020, ICE has charged 18 suspects with 65 offences. Most of the arrests came as the result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Being active in nature is good for your brain
By Submitted Article on June 26th, 2020
Desirea Agar ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Spending time outdoors, whether it be in a green space near your house or immersed in a forest, benefits your overall well-being! Add in some imaginative play with your kids or take a walk or jog in that green space and you’ll receive a complete well-being boost. There is a ... Read More »
1 responseCity urging residents to celebrate Canada Day in their backyard
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residents are being encouraged to have the greatest Canada Day celebration ever this year, but from their own backyards. “This year it has meant a redesign to include the community without a festival,” explains City of Lethbridge Canada Day Committee chair Sarah Burton. “We have decided to encourage the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peace Rally set for Saturday
By Woodard, Dale on June 26th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a step, literally and figuratively, in the right direction. As part of Multiculturalism Day, a Peace Rally March from Multicultural Centre to Galt Gardens is taking place Saturday at 1 p.m. For Evan Wardley, a black hockey player from Vulcan who played for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thinking along with the animals
By Submitted Article on June 26th, 2020
Submitted by the Southern Alberta Group for the Environment In thoughtful times, what Canadian doesn’t turn to Leonard Cohen? Suzanne, the lyrics go, takes you down to her place by the river and “feeds you tea and oranges that come all the way from China.” All the way from China? Yes, for this was written ... Read More »
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