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Chinook grads make the most of a difficult situation

By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2020

Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comStrange, unprecedented, unique — choose your adjective — students at Chinook High School were thrilled to be able to take part in at least a drive-in grad ceremony on Friday.“The nice thing about a drive-in ceremony,” said Chinook High vice-principal Tara Cunningham, “is even though there is only about 40 families at a ... Read More »

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Building relations important to U of L chancellor

By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead has worked his entire life for the betterment of his people, and for better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in southern Alberta. “I really believe every person has the power to change our community, our province, our country,” he says. “I really believe ... Read More »

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Mayor has issue with CTF report

By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020

Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released a list of its biggest spending municipalities in Alberta in various categories earlier this week, and Lethbridge is in the top three, it says, among mid-sized jurisdictions with over 30,000 in population. According to the CTF the City of Lethbridge spends almost $4,000 annually per ... Read More »

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$62,000 in drugs, cash seized in ALERT investigation in Lethbridge

By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020

Lethbridge Herald Three men have been arrested and more than $62,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized as a result of a short-term ALERT investigation in Lethbridge. ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime team concluded the month-long file on Monday by executing search warrants at two west Lethbridge residences. All told, investigators seized: 54 grams of ... Read More »

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Man pleads guilty, sentenced to obstructing a peace officer

By Shurtz, Delon on June 19th, 2020

Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Tryggvi Williamson tried to run, but he couldn’t hide. Lethbridge police began searching for Williamson March 11 after they began investigating a disturbance and attempted theft in the city. Officers spoke to complainants and received a description of the accused and a licence plate number, and they were waiting for ... Read More »

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Man facing charges as police recover stolen property, fake firearm, drugs

By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 37-year-old Lethbridge man is facing charges following a short-term Lethbridge Police investigation into drug activity. The investigation was initiated earlier this month in partnership with SCAN and culminated in the execution of a search warrant by Patrol and Crime Suppression Team members on Wednesday at a home along the 100 block of ... Read More »

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Men facing murder charge make appearance

By Shurtz, Delon on June 19th, 2020

Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged with the city’s second murder of the year made a brief appearance Thursday in a Lethbridge courtroom, where one of the men was sentenced on unrelated charges of failing to attend court. Justin Robert White Cow, who appeared by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, pleaded ... Read More »

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Student food insecurity

By Submitted Article on June 19th, 2020

Citizens can help combat the problem SUBMITTED ARTICLE At one of our Faculty Council meetings, a colleague initiated a food drive to fill the barren shelves of the University of Lethbridge Student Union (ULSU) food bank. We are proud of the ULSU in their continual efforts to reduce food insecurity for U of L students, ... Read More »

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Body of missing teen found in St. Mary River

By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020

LETHBRIDGE HERALD — CARDSTON COUNTYThe body of a missing 17-year-old female, who had been missing for more than a week and presumed drowned in a boating accident which claimed two other lives, was located in the St. Mary River on Thursday afternoon.The search, which resumed Thursday morning with Raymond/Magrath RCMP, RCMP Air Services, Lethbridge SAR ... Read More »

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State of Emergency lifted

By Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2020

Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge has ended its State of Local Emergency after 13 weeks and will move to reopen almost all recreational facilities in the coming two months.Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell officially declared the longest State of Local Emergency in Lethbridge’s history over on Thursday as COVID-19 cases remain low in ... Read More »

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Be wary of ‘free’ roof inspections

By Sulz, Dave on June 18th, 2020

Submitted by the Better Business Bureau With the warmer weather comes roofing scams. This spring, >BBB Scam Tracker >is already receiving reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. How the Scam Works You receive a call or a person shows up at the door claiming to represent ... Read More »

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