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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!Victoria Park High celebrates achievements of graduating class
By Lethbridge Herald on June 16th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comOver the course of a three-day ceremony, the 2020 graduating class of Victoria Park High School received a personalized graduation ceremony for themselves, their family and friends to celebrate.Seventy-six graduates walked across the stage to accept their diploma or certificate of achievement, and the staff of Victoria Park wanted to make each graduation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spearchief has fine reduced
By Shurtz, Delon on June 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man has been fined for causing a disturbance in Galt Gardens last September, when he challenged a police officer to a fight. Jonathan Spearchief was drinking with others at a picnic table in the downtown park in the afternoon when an officer approached the group and advised ... Read More »
3 responsesParenting during the pandemic
By Submitted Article on June 15th, 2020
Vicki Hazelwood CO-ORDINATOR, LETHBRIDGE EARLY YEARS COALITION Today we know more than ever about the early years of children’s development. Especially that of the brain. The brain of a child that is nourished, nurtured, read to and played with, and protected from factors like stress and conflict, has the best chance of developing to its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCH grads get their moment
By Yoos, Cam on June 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With all the changes and adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Central High School wanted to celebrate their graduating class in the best way they could with a drive-through graduation ceremony. From originally planning the ceremony back in March, staff were limited to what they could do and how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yates Theatre Ticket Centre to open for City payments
By Jensen, Randy on June 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge is preparing to open the Yates Theatre Ticket Centre as an in-person location to accept City payments from the public. Starting today, residents can visit the Yates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to pay their taxes and any other City bills. The location is being opened while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Grip Hero’ feature comes to Gas King
By Yoos, Cam on June 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gas King Lethbridge will be the first to install one of two Grip Hero products at all of their stations, to offer another way to protect their clients and help reduce the spread. Gas King will be the first in Alberta to bring in ... Read More »
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