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County seeking input for its 2021 budget
By Jensen, Randy on September 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge County Council and administration is preparing to begin its 2021 Budget process. The County has received input from many citizens and businesses throughout the year and through budget surveys that were completed in 2018 and 2019 with regard to municipal services and projects. In an effort to keep County citizens and businesses ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing weapons charges for producing weapons with 3D printer
By Lethbridge Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 53-year-old Picture Butte man has been charged with various weapons-related offences for allegedly using a 3D printer to illegally produce firearms, and for attempting to traffic them. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) announced the arrest of the man and seizure of the firearms on Thursday. Lethbridge ALERT ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls on new police chief to support her appeal of discipline of two officers
By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on the city’s new Chief of Police to support her appeal of a discipline decision made against two Lethbridge Police Service officers who have admitted to undertaking an unauthorized surveillance of her in 2017 when she was Alberta’s Minister of Environment. In a July ... Read More »
3 responsesPicture Butte man charged in 3D-printed firearms case
By Herald on September 3rd, 2020
An Alberta man has been charged for allegedly 3D-printing firearm parts. ALERT believes this is the first time in Alberta that charges have been laid in relation to the 3D-printing of firearms. The investigation came as the result of a joint initiative between ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team and the RCMP’s National Weapons Enforcement Support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Provincial court to reopen circuit courthouses
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Final Resumption Stage LETHBRIDGE HERALD -EDMONTON Provincial Court Chief Judge Derek Redman of Lethbridge announced Wednesday that the Provincial Court of Alberta will enter its final resumption stage on Tuesday. Beginning on that day, most of the circuit courthouses will start reopening for in-person and remote hearings. All participants, including counsel, witnesses and accused persons, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date finally set in $500K theft, fraud case
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A trial date has finally been set after more than four years for a 49-year-old man accused of stealing nearly $500,000 from a Taber business. Scott Allen Blanchard will have his day in court on March 3 of next year after setting a trial date on Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. All Taber ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rotary Ribfest returning this month with a new look
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Rotary Ribfest will be back for its second straight year but as a drive-thru event. Kaela Corazza, Rotary Ribfest co-chair, says the Downtown Rotary Club has been working with Western Canada Ribfest Tour to find a way to bring this popular event to Lethbridge while still following COVID-19 limitations. “By having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Camp Day fundraiser a huge success
By Submitted Article on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With the support of 1,500 restaurant owners and guests from coast to coast to coast, Tim Hortons restaurants raised nearly $11 million during this year’s Camp Day fundraiser, supporting youth who typically attend one of the seven Tims Camps across North America throughout the summer and school year. Despite the challenges of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good weather has helped with area harvest
By Sulz, Dave on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Favourable weather conditions, particularly in the south and central regions, have allowed most Alberta farmers to start harvesting spring-seeded crops, with southern Alberta producers leading the way, according to the latest crop report from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. As of Aug. 25, eight per cent of crops had been harvested across the province, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From beekeeping to politics: Former Coaldale mayor turns 100 today
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald – coaldale imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Alan Graham, a former mayor of Coaldale, is marking his 100th birthday today, celebrating a life filled with family, public service and years of hard work in the beekeeping and honey fields. “Well, it’s a long time. As you put in all those 100 years you never dream ... Read More »
4 responsesHope in the Darkness Walk shines a light on youth mental health
By Lethbridge Herald on September 2nd, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Since its inception in 2018, Hope in the Darkness has been walking the talk for youth mental health. Having lost two family members to suicide, Hope in the Darkness founder and former police officer Kevin Redsky has walked through his share of darkness as well. But he’s bringing a message ... Read More »
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