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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!Hope 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 »
Be the first to comment!Sobeys family donates $1 million to Special Olympics
By Sulz, Dave on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Special Olympics Canada recently announced a $1-million donation made by corporate partner Sobeys Inc. and its family of retail banners across Canada (Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo and Thrifty Foods). These funds will directly support 49,600 Special Olympics athletes and the 22,000 volunteers that deliver more than 6,175 programs in 365 communities across ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating attempted luring of child
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was approached by an unknown male who attempted to lure him into a vehicle. On Monday around noon the boy was walking near the 100 block of Mic Mac Boulevard West approaching Red Crow Boulevard when an unknown male in a small grey car pulled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Northside roads closed for utility repairs
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE A pair of northside roads are closed so the City can work on sanitary service and water main repairs. Effective immediately, 23 Avenue North will be closed between 17 Street and 18 Street so crews can work on an emergency sanitary service repair. This work is expected to be completed by Friday, weather permitting. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New student options for LC Ag Sciences program
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
Submitted by Lethbridge College Flexibility to allow students to follow their passions is at the centre of changes to Lethbridge College’s Agriculture Sciences program. The changes to the program will allow students to graduate from Lethbridge College better prepared for a fulfilling career supporting the agriculture industry in southern Alberta and beyond. The Agriculture Sciences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police stress obeying speed limit in school zones
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With school back in full swing, the Lethbridge Police Service is reminding motorists they will be out enforcing speed limits in school zones. LPS Sgt. Kevin Talbot of the Traffic Response Team said it can be tough for motorists to get back into the school zone frame of mind since schools changed to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second-degree murder suspects make appearance
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The lawyers for two men charged with second-degree murder will hold a preliminary pre-trial meeting with a provincial court justice and the Crown on Sept. 9, and will then return to court to fix a trial date on Sept. 23. The two men have opted for trial by judge and jury, and have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!10 ways to enjoy watermelon
By Submitted Article on September 2nd, 2020
Ashley Bray ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit. It is naturally sweet, and requires minimal prep time to allow for maximum relaxation during your summer vacation. It is also high in vitamin C and can help you meet your daily water intake on a hot day. Here are a variety of ways ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA to open season with EMS dispatch discussion
By Jensen, Randy on September 2nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs will open its 53rd season on Thursday discussing the possibility of response time delays if emergency dispatch is centralized in Calgary. Alberta Health Services recently announced ambulance dispatch services will be consolidated across the province, pulling Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Wood Buffalo into existing EMS ... Read More »
1 responseSchools welcome back students
By Lethbridge Herald on September 1st, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Schools across Lethbridge opened their doors to students on Tuesday for the first time since March, with most families eager to return to school to bring some greater sense of normalcy to their lives after months of dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. And while going back to ... Read More »
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