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Man convicted of sex assault released to participate in residential treatment program
By Shurtz, Delon on June 3rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man convicted in 2018 of sexually assaulting a woman and cutting her throat, has been released from custody to participate in a residential treatment program in Edmonton. The man, who can’t be named because he was only 17 when he committed the offences, has been approved to reside ... Read More »
1 responseCity offering more surveys to engage community
By Jensen, Randy on June 3rd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com When the City of Lethbridge asked residents if, among the COVID-19 changes, they were ready to provide feedback on City programs and services again, the community survey response was overwhelming. Over 1,400 participants completed the “We’re all in this together” survey, and the majority of the respondents said they would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Peaceful protest against racism planned
By Jensen, Randy on June 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Systemic racism not only exists in the United States, it is also present in Canada, says Lethbridge Protest Against Racial Discrimination co-organizer Jordan Ledyit. “In light of everything going on in the States, some people are going, ‘Canada does not have any racism here,'” says Ledyit, referring the social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!HALO Air Ambulance announces immediate extension of full medevac operations
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2020
HALO Air Ambulance release:Medicine Hat – HALO Air Ambulance today confirms an immediate extension of full medevac operations. In light of Health Minister Shandro’s instruction to Alberta Health Services to restart, and fast-track, the Provincial Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) Review and with an overwhelming outpouring of community support, HALO has raised significant funds to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!COVID-19 testing available for all Albertans
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2020
Alberta Health Services – Public Service Announcement Lethbridge – All Albertans are now eligible for COVID-19 testing, whether experiencing symptoms, or not.Offered by appointment and free-of-charge at 12 AHS assessment centre locations around the South Zone, testing is easily booked online by visiting http://www.ahs.ca/covid. If internet is not available to you, you can instead call 811, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police Chief Scott Woods releases statement in response to the death of George Floyd
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: All of us have been shaken by the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. More than the deeply personal grief of Mr. Floyd’s family, this inexcusable event serves as a sobering reminder of the duty we all have to respect and honour ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six Mile Coulee debate tabled for June 15 council meeting
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council discussed rescinding its funding for $1.8 million in upgrades to the Six Mile Coulee trail for about an hour and half during Monday’s council meeting, and in the end tabled the motion for even more debate and discussion until the next city council meeting on June 15.The Six ... Read More »
2 responsesPolice investigating fatal pedestrian collision
By Lethbridge Herald on June 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Police are investigating a fatal collision after a 30-year-old male was struck by a vehicle in a south side alley.On June 1, 2020 at approximately 4:40 p.m. police and EMS responded to a report of a collision between a yellow Dodge Ram truck and a male pedestrian in the west alley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cadet graduates celebrate
By Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com To celebrate their hard work during school, graduation ceremonies of the 2020 Medicine Hat Police Service (MHPS), Blood Tribe Police Service (BTPS) and the Taber Police Service (TPS) Cadet training program took place Friday. Due to the COVID-19 health restrictions, the ceremony was closed to members of the public.Twelve cadets ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kate Andrews staff deliver valedictorian news
By Lethbridge Herald on June 1st, 2020
Palliser School Division release: COALDALE – The next time Owen Gallagher is asked to mow the lawn, you can’t blame him if his expectations seem a tad bit high.A ploy to surprise the 17-year-old with the announcement he’s the Class of 2020 Valedictorian for Kate Andrews High School worked to perfection.“Completely, I had no idea,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Finding the bottom line
By Jensen, Randy on June 1st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With the Lethbridge economy just starting to wake up from its COVID-19 slumber, licensed insolvency trustee Sandy Lyons with the local office of Grant Thornton Ltd. expects a large spike in those seeking ways to dig themselves out of the financial hole the last few months have wrought. “The reality ... Read More »
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