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No bail for man accused of breaching release orders
By Delon Shurtz on December 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man accused of breaching court orders to not access the internet had hoped to be released from custody Friday, but he won’t be getting out in time for Christmas. Gary James Lippa was remanded in custody following a bail hearing Friday to address three charges of failing to comply with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank opening for additional hours this month for donations
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2020
To make giving easier for families that will need assistance this Christmas, Interfaith Food Bank and The Second Door Thrift Store will be open additional hours for the first three Saturdays in December to allow donors time to stop in with donations of food or funds. The Second Door Thrift Store is a year-round thrift ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged in Honkers Pub break-in
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged two men in connection with a break-in that saw considerable damage done to a northside business. Last Sunday, Honkers Pub and Eatery, 2808 5 Ave. N., was broken into when a small truck was driven through the front window. Two men exited the truck, stole an ATM inside the business and ... Read More »
1 responseMan facing assault charges hopes to avoid trial
By Delon Shurtz on December 5th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man accused of assaulting a couple of city business owners during an intoxicated frenzy earlier in the year hopes to resolve the charges without a trial. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, an agent for Calgary lawyer Balfour Der explained Der wants to resolve the case ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County passes mask bylaw
By Herald on December 4th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge County council passed a Temporary Mandatory Face Covering bylaw by a vote of 5-2 during a special meeting on Friday. Lethbridge County follows the example of  the City of Lethbridge, the City of Medicine Hat, the MD of Taber and the Town of Taber in passing or reaffirming municipal ... Read More »
3 responsesPolice charge two in connection with Honkers break-in
By Herald on December 4th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge police have charged two men in connection with a break-in last Sunday at Honkers Pub & Eatery. The break-in occurred Sunday morning when a small truck was driven through the front window of the northside restaurant where police say two men exited the truck, stole an ATM inside the business and proceeded ... Read More »
1 responsePlea expected in child porn case this month
By Delon Shurtz on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of three Lethbridge men arrested earlier this year following a child pornography sting is expected to plead to his charges when he returns to court later this month. Lethbridge lawyer Darcy Shurtz explained Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court that the Crown prosecutor is preparing an agreed statement of facts, and the accused, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not all bugs are bad, says scientist
By Tim Kalinowski on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter wrapped up its two-day virtual 2020 Conference and Trade Show talking about bugs, fungus and the importance of farmer-led research on Thursday. Insect scientist Boyd Mori kicked off the final afternoon of the conference by talking about how “Not all bugs are bad,” and went on to illustrate one of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mustard Seed to open sober shelter
By Tim Kalinowski on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary-based The Mustard Seed will be opening a new 45-bed sober shelter service in Lethbridge starting this month, and is looking to open a permanent supportive-housing facility in the community sometime in 2021. The new shelter will be open 24/7 to serve the needs of the local homeless community. “We are working with ... Read More »
6 responsesDrug suspect granted bail
By Delon Shurtz on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A British Columbia man arrested during a drug bust in Lethbridge earlier this week has been released from custody. Michael Kebede Abate was released on several conditions and $5,000 cash bail following a brief hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. He was ordered to live at a specific address in Burnaby, B.C., obey ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up offering special winter season in Dec.
By Greg Bobinec on December 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With winter in full force, Fort Whoop-Up is inviting the community to get outside and enjoy the fort’s special winter season on weekends and select days throughout December. Fort Whoop-Up will be open on Dec. 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 through 23. Guided tours and activities will be running hourly ... Read More »
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