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Woman fined for mischief
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who was fined after she was caught inside a Lethbridge business last weekend, won’t have to part with any of her money or spend any more time in custody. Crystal Godsalve was fined $600 after pleading guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of mischief. Rather ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water Rescue Team keeps afloat with latest in training
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge Fire & Emergency Services has been conducting training with the Water Rescue Team over the last couple of weeks, to make sure their training is kept up to date for the community’s safety.Over the past two weeks, all members of the Water Rescue Team had the opportunity to gain knowledge and training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to assault with a weapon
By Shurtz, Delon on June 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who assaulted another man more than three years ago has finally been sentenced. Matthew Kyle Chiefmoon was sentenced to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault with a weapon. Blood Tribe police were called to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potai’na (Flying Chief), a.k.a. Joe Healy
By Submitted Article on June 17th, 2020
Rebecca Wilde Potai’na (Flying Chief), also known as Joseph Healy, was a prominent member of the Kainai Nation and son of Akai-nuspi (Many Braids) and Pi’aki (the Dancer). Potai’na was orphaned at a young age when his parents and sisters were killed in their camp near Sun River, Montana. It was his father’s dying wish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation continuesinto Iwaasa’s disappearance
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police continue to investigate the disappearance of a 26-year-old Calgary man with Lethbridge connections and are working with B.C. RCMP to plan an exhaustive search of the remote and mountainous area where his burned-out vehicle was found last November. Search efforts were suspended over the winter months but as a result of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College shows continued support for LGBTQ+
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College faculty, staff, students and community members gathered in the front entrance for the fifth annual Pride flag raising ceremony on Monday morning. In recognition of Pride Month and to their diverse community, the college raised the rainbow flag to show its continued support for diversity and acceptance throughout ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing multiple charges after assault, attempting to disarm police
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 28-year-old man is facing numerous charges following an incident Monday evening at Fairway Plaza South. At about 9 p.m. Lethbridge Police received a call for assistance from the owner of a business in the 2400 block of Fairway Plaza. The owner advised police “a male is going crazy,” refusing to leave and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blackfoot flag raised for National Indigenous People’s Week
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge raised the Blackfoot Confederacy flag over city hall on Monday to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Week which culminates with National Indigenous People’s Day on Sunday. About a dozen City representatives and citizens came out to help hoist the flag after a traditional blessing and prayer from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Three charged after stolen vehicle recovered by Suppression Team
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged three people after members of the Crime Suppression Team recovered a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Pincher Creek. On Monday, a CST member observed a stolen Dodge Charger travelling in the area of 2A Avenue and 13 Street North. Police followed the driver to a business along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family Centre Society opening new ‘Tech Hub’
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Family Centre Society of Southern Alberta is opening a new “Tech Hub” to provide families and individuals with free access to online services. With Tech Hub families and individuals are now able to access computers to do homework, apply for financial support, jobs, learn online, connect with family, and do whatever families ... Read More »
2 responsesProtecting your brain
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Andrea Klassen Alberta Health Services June is National Brain Injury Awareness Month and a great time to be mindful of your greatest asset. Brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in Canadians under the age of 40 with approximately 1.5 million Canadians living with an acquired brain injury (Brain Injury Canada, 2020). ... Read More »
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