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Man sentenced for stolen bike, drug possession
By Shurtz, Delon on July 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com When police saw Sean Walter Horvath riding a bicycle in -20 degree weather last winter, they thought it was a little odd. It also looked a little suspicious. They watched the cyclist with interest, and as they got closer, they realized the bike Horvath was riding had been reported stolen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College offering courses for students to prepare for the fall semester
By Jensen, Randy on July 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge College is helping students to prepare for what happens next, with two free student success courses to help prepare both new and returning students for the fall 2020 semester. “We have heard our students loud and clear,” says Lindsay Workman, interim Associate Dean, Student Affairs, in a news release. “With this being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Could pandemic response help eliminate hepatitis C?
By Submitted Article on July 24th, 2020
Laurie Edmiston CATIE Every World Hepatitis Day (July 28), I make the case to anyone who will listen: hepatitis C is a dreadful virus that can cause severe liver damage and even death, but it is preventable, curable, and there is no reason why we can’t eliminate it from Canada. In fact, our government committed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collision witnesses found
By Jensen, Randy on July 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Several witnesses have come forward after Lethbridge Police issued a request for witnesses in connection with a collision where a semi truck struck an overpass then fled the scene. On Tuesday between 7-8 p.m., a semi truck carrying a large, oversized load collided with the overpass in the northbound lanes of Mayor Magrath Drive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coyote Flats continuing operations during COVID times
By Sulz, Dave on July 24th, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald -picture butte dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Things are quieter than usual at Coyote Flats this summer. But the volunteers who run the heritage village museum near Picture Butte want the public to know that, yes, they are open to visitors – but with COVID guidelines in place. “We opened May 24, following all the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bucking the pandemic
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com It wasn’t your typical night at the drive-in on Thursday. However, this production on the big screen was rated “B” for bulls. Returning to riding after a 138-day hiatus from competition in Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PBR Canada Monster Energy Tour LIVE: Drive-In Spectacular parked itself in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police seeking witnesses in connection with semi truck collision with overpass
By Herald on July 23rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police are seeking witnesses in connection with a collision where a semi truck struck an overpass then fled the scene. On July 21, 2020 between 7-8 pm, a semi truck carrying a large, over-sized load collided with the overpass in the northbound lanes of Mayor Magrath Drive and Highway 3. The collision caused significant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks Canada forced to euthanize food-conditioned black bear in Waterton
By Herald on July 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD — WATERTON Parks Canada officials were forced to euthanize a black bear who had become food conditioned due to garbage and other attractants left by visitors in Waterton Lakes National Park. In a statement released by the park, on July 10 Parks Canada closed trails and backcountry campgrounds in the Bauerman Valley, accessed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chief Body to stand trial
By Shurtz, Delon on July 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Tribe Police officer charged last year with sexual assault is finally set to stand trial. After several delays and previous court hearings, an agent for the accused’s lawyer confirmed Wednesday the trial for Const. Bradley Chief Body has been scheduled for Nov. 19-20. Chief Body pleaded not guilty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence in forgery case
By Shurtz, Delon on July 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man who pretended to be someone else so he could access that person’s bank account has been handed a conditional sentence. Mark Anderson, who was set to stand trial this week in Lethbridge provincial court, pleaded guilty instead to charges of impersonation and forgery. He was given a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police issue warrant for assault suspect
By Jensen, Randy on July 23rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 21-year-old man in connection with an incident where a male was assaulted outside a westside home over the weekend. On Sunday at approximately 11 p.m. police responded to Chinook Regional Hospital after staff reported a male had been dropped off at the ER with serious head injuries. The ... Read More »
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