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Rotary Ribfest returning this month with a new look
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Rotary Ribfest will be back for its second straight year but as a drive-thru event. Kaela Corazza, Rotary Ribfest co-chair, says the Downtown Rotary Club has been working with Western Canada Ribfest Tour to find a way to bring this popular event to Lethbridge while still following COVID-19 limitations. “By having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Good weather has helped with area harvest
By Sulz, Dave on September 3rd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Favourable weather conditions, particularly in the south and central regions, have allowed most Alberta farmers to start harvesting spring-seeded crops, with southern Alberta producers leading the way, according to the latest crop report from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. As of Aug. 25, eight per cent of crops had been harvested across the province, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!From beekeeping to politics: Former Coaldale mayor turns 100 today
By Jensen, Randy on September 3rd, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald – coaldale imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Alan Graham, a former mayor of Coaldale, is marking his 100th birthday today, celebrating a life filled with family, public service and years of hard work in the beekeeping and honey fields. “Well, it’s a long time. As you put in all those 100 years you never dream ... Read More »
4 responsesHope 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!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!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!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!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 responseNorthside 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 »
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