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New film a timely story
By Submitted Article on June 25th, 2020
There has been a shortage of newer films to watch over the past few months. I heard about, and got the opportunity, to pre-screen a powerful and timely true story that arrives at our theatre this weekend. Yes – a NEW movie! “Burden,” starring Forrest Whitaker, tells the story about a museum celebrating the Ku ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curbside recycling meeting objectives
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One year after implementation, the curbside recycling program and the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) are meeting their objectives in reducing landfill waste and selling locally produced recyclables successfully in the North American marketplace. “It’s been over a year for the curbside recycling program, and we’re pretty happy with the results ... Read More »
1 responseTaber ‘Berbon’ hits the shelves
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Taber corn will have a new taste to it as Bridgeland Distillery in Calgary is using the grain to craft a specialized bourbon-style spirit they branded Taber Corn Berbon, which is to be released today. With some of the best grain in the world, the specialized spirit is the result ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mindful Munchies helping keep children fed
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD LA Chefs Catering & Events and the Lethbridge Food Bank are teaming up during June to provide hundreds of children per week lunches during these difficult times, through the initiative Mindful Munchies. Mindful Munchies lunch program started three years ago as a partnership between Lethbridge Food Bank and My City Care. Sept. 9, ... 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!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!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!Beware 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 »
1 responseMurder 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 responseProvince to continue funding Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The provincial government announced Tuesday it would be continuing to fund the Virtual Opioid Dependency Program and offering free naloxone and methadone treatment for those struggling with opioid addiction in Alberta. An additional $4 million over four years will help expand access to the VOPD, an Alberta Health Services program which uses telehealth ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laser pointed at plane
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating an incident where the co-pilot of a plane preparing to land at the Lethbridge Airport was temporarily blinded by a laser. On Tuesday at approximately 3:15 a.m. a King Air 200 flying at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet was hit with a high-intensity green laser. The laser caused ... Read More »
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