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Protesters decry loss of ‘freedoms’
By Yoos, Cam on September 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A group of about 100 anti-masking demonstrators assembled at Henderson Lake on Tuesday to protest what they say is an overreach by local and provincial government officials into their personal lives, and into their personal freedoms. “We’re just a group of people that feel like our freedoms and rights are ... Read More »
1 responseFatal collision case adjourned
By Shurtz, Delon on September 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged following a collision that claimed the life of a 10-year-old boy earlier this spring, returns to court next month. The matter for Neil Martin Skjodt, 52, was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday but adjourned to Oct. 6 to allow time for he and his lawyer to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dixieland Band a staple at Rocky Mtn. Turf Club
By Woodard, Dale on September 16th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald In the past 21 years, Paul Walker has played alongside many musicians with the Rocky Mountain Turf Club Dixieland Band. Now he plays in the memory of some past bandmates as well. As horse racing fans filed into the Rocky Mountain Turf Club on Saturday for the second weekend of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drive-thru format for this weekend’s Rotary Ribfest
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Get out your specialty bibs and get ready for the taste experience of the summer as Rotary Ribfest opens on Friday at the Enmax Centre parking lot. “We are really excited for the event,” says Rotary Ribfest co-chair Kaela Corazza. “We have a whole new plan that will follow all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blue-green algae health advisory issued for Ridge Reservoir
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald – Warner County A blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) health advisory has been issued for the Milk River Ridge Reservoir. Residents living near the shores of the reservoir and visitors are being advised by Alberta Health Services to take precautions to protect their health and keep their loved ones safe. In order to do this, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Final report on performing arts centre presented
By Jensen, Randy on September 16th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Consultants AMS Planning and Research presented their final report to city council during Monday’s Community Issues Committee meeting on a new performing arts centre for downtown Lethbridge, but now council has to decide whether or not to go through with it. “It has been a long process,” confirmed Coun. Mark ... Read More »
4 responsesProtesters decry loss of ‘freedoms’
By Lethbridge Herald on September 15th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A group of about 100 anti-masking demonstrators assembled at Henderson Lake on Tuesday to protest what they say is an overreach by local and provincial government officials into their personal lives, and into their personal freedoms. “We’re just a group of people that feel like our freedoms and rights are ... Read More »
26 responsesVolunteer Lethbridge weekly column of opportunities
By Herald on September 15th, 2020
Volunteer Lethbridge column of opportunities connects postings to help – contact them through http://www.volunteerlethbridge.com or 403-332-4320 WELLNESS THROUGH LIVING SOCIETY – SECRETARY Wellness Through Living Society provides effective, client-centred, life-skill programs and services to respond to vulnerable individuals in the community; empowering them to make good life decisions and become contributing citizens. They require a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge tells man to hire a lawyer or face jail
By Shurtz, Delon on September 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Gary James Lippa has two weeks to hire a new lawyer, or he could go back to jail until he does. That was the warning Justice Dallas Miller gave Lippa Monday, when the accused attended Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench without a lawyer, contrary to a previous court order. Lippa ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two charged with drug trafficking
By Jensen, Randy on September 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two men after significant quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine were seized last week. Last Thursday, following a short-term investigation by members of the Priority Crimes Unit, a search warrant was obtained and executed at a southside hotel room. Police seized approximately 163 grams of crack cocaine, 76 grams of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Constructing the fort
By Submitted Article on September 15th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE GALT MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES William Gladstone (“Old Glad”) was the head carpenter and blacksmith. He was a former carpenter and boat builder for the Hudson’s Bay Company, and he was hired in Fort Benton in the early summer of 1870 for the two-year project of building the bigger, more permanent fort at ... Read More »
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