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Crownest Pass RCMP arrest young offender who was fleeing from police
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -Crowsnest Pas A young offender was arrested by Crowsnest Pass RCMP on Monday after flight from police in B.C. At approximately 9:20 a.m., on Monday, Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a request for assistance from Elk Valley, B.C. RCMP. Elk Valley RCMP were following a vehicle linked to multiple complaints and was witnessed driving ... Read More »
1 responseMen on the hook for hefty fines for fishing
By Shurtz, Delon on June 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men who tried to hide several fish they caught illegally last year have been levied hefty fines Tommy Wong and Zhi Qinag Lin were each fined $3,200 and prohibited from fishing for three years after they pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts each of exceeding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reduce screen time during C-19
By Darryl Seguin on June 10th, 2020
Jimmy wakes up and, before he even gets out of bed, he reaches for his phone to catch up on all his social media. He eats breakfast while messaging his friends. His parent reminds him that it is time for schoolwork. Still in his PJs, Jimmy sneaks in a few of his favourite video games ... Read More »
1 responseJapanese Garden to open for season on Thursday
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Social distancing, other restrictions to be in place to follow provincial, AHS guidelines LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is ready to welcome guests despite a later start to the summer season. While the majority of the lockdown restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic took place during the garden’s off-season, the Lethbridge & District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA sessions to deal with long-term care, pandemic resilience, racism
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com This week, the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) will be discussing if long-term care facilities will finally be receiving appropriate attention to their issues, with guest speaker Dr. Sienna Caspar. Recently, several Quebec and Ontario long-term care facilities were accused of negligence and appalling conditions for the people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High river levels spark concerns
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Those fishing or recreating near the Oldman River right now should keep one eye on the sky and avoid riskier activities like wading, floating or boating for the next few weeks, says Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water and Wastewater for the City of Lethbridge. “During this time of year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous offender hearing set to resume
By Shurtz, Delon on June 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A court hearing to determine whether convicted sex offender Trevor Philip Pritchard should be designated a dangerous offender is expected to resume later this month in a Lethbridge courtroom. The hearing, which began in February before being interrupted because of COVID-19, is set to resume June 22 and June 24-26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Body cameras in plans for Lethbridge Police Service
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service has been looking into gearing up with body cameras for officers for almost a year, and with recent support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for all officers to wear one, they are hoping the federal government will contribute some financial support. According to Lethbridge Chief of Police, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault
By Shurtz, Delon on June 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Shortly before midnight on Dec. 5, 2019 a residential surveillance camera captured a 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old woman walking down a dark alley just off Mayor Magrath Drive North. As they were walking, two people ran up to them from behind, followed by two more, and the teenager was knocked ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man expected to plead guilty in fatal highway crash
By Shurtz, Delon on June 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 63-year-old Lethbridge man charged following a driving fatality in 2018, could plead guilty and be sentenced when he returns to court later this month. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, the judge was told lawyers for the Crown and defence were working on an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Watch manager disappointed in petition
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A petition created over the weekend is calling on Lethbridge to defund the city’s Watch program and have the funding directed towards other social programs. The petition has already gained over 2,500 signatures from the community. The Watch program was created in May 2019 to help increase the safety of ... Read More »
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