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Police reminding people to be wary of scam phone calls
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating after two citizens were defrauded significant sums of cash. On Tuesday a 69-year-old woman reported she had been contacted by a male who indicated she had won a vehicle and large cash prize in the STARS Lottery. As the victim had previously purchased STARS tickets she initially believed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who twice evaded police sentenced to six months in jail
By Shurtz, Delon on June 26th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Leading police on a chase twice this year has earned a southern Alberta man a bed at the Lethbridge Correctional centre. Kyle Richard Pace was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty this week in provincial court to a couple of charges of fleeing from police and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police chief responds to dismissal of complaint
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police Service Chief of Police Scott Woods released a statement Thursday regarding the Lethbridge Police Commission’s dismissal of complaint made by Sgt. Jason Moulton. “I am gratified at the recent dismissal by the Lethbridge Police Commission of the last remaining complaint filed against me by Sgt. Jason Moulton,” said Woods. ” I ... 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 responseShow of support for police
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comA group of Lethbridge residents, mostly mothers with their children, came out to make a heartfelt show of support for local law enforcement at Lethbridge Police Service headquarters on Thursday.About 30 people came out to give tokens of appreciation and express their appreciation for the work the police service does in the community; ... Read More »
1 responseCST recovers stolen truck, drugs, weapons – three people facing various charges
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged three people after a stolen vehicle was recovered and weapons, cash and a small quantity of drugs were seized.On Tuesday members of the Crime Suppression Team were conducting an investigation into drug trafficking activity when they located a male subject driving a stolen truck. The male met up with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six people charged in Galt Gardens group assault
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six people are facing charges from Lethbridge Police in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man. On Monday at about 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a large disturbance in Galt Gardens and located an injured male. A female bystander advised she recorded the altercation on her phone and provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Goat snuggling being offered at Lethbridge Cornmaze
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Has stress from the COVID-19 pandemic got your goat? Now there’s an opportunity for a goat to help you relieve your stress. The Lethbridge Cornmaze and Petting Zoo located north of Park Lake is offering goat snuggling on Fridays and Saturdays starting this week. Cornmaze owners Theo and Esther Slingerland have 49 baby ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing 31 charges from RCMP pursuits
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – CLARESHOLM A Vulcan man is facing 31 charges following a pair of pursuits and damaging police vehicles from southern Alberta RCMP detachments. On Sunday morning, Claresholm RCMP were checking a vehicle that was suspected of being stolen. The driver was asleep in the vehicle and as the RCMP member approached the vehicle, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder suspect jailed on another charge
By Shurtz, Delon on June 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of two men charged with second-degree murder has received a jail sentence for unrelated offences. Justin Robert White Cow was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 14 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to charges of causing a disturbance, failure to comply with a release order, and ... Read More »
1 responseBeware paving contractor scams
By Submitted Article on June 25th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU A common scam that tends to surface during the warm days of summer is the driveway repair scam and the BBB wants you to know how you can avoid it. If you’re looking to have some paving work done this summer, BBB says it’s crucial to check out trustworthy ... Read More »
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