By Shurtz, Delon on May 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old Lethbridge woman accused of setting a fire downtown earlier this week will remain in custody for at least several more days. Following a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, Mary-Lee Roy Parks was remanded until next Friday when she is scheduled to appear by closed-circuit TV from ... Read More »
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LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged two Calgary men with drug and proceeds of crime offences following the execution of a search warrant at a southside residence Thursday. On Thursday members of the Crime Suppression Team concluded a short-term investigation into the suspected drug trafficking activity of two males renting an Airbnb along the 1600 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Jensen, Randy on May 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – MEDICINE HAT With the COVID-19 pandemic decimating its ability to fundraise, HALO Air Ambulance is on life support, says Paul Carolan, HALO Air Ambulance CEO. Late last week members of the HALO board of directors held an emergency meeting to discuss the financial forecast of the program. Following a record-setting fund development ... Read More »
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Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Building Brains Together program has launched an initiative around the city to help offer play activities for local families throughout parks with their inspirational posters. The posters, placed by U of L neuroscientist Robbin Gibb and Claudia Gonzalez and the Building Brains Together group are designed ... Read More »
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Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Recent major COVID-19 outbreaks at the Cargill High River and the JBS Brooks meat processing facilities have put the spotlight on how Canadian companies and employers treat Temporary Foreign Workers, says Marco Luciano, director of Migrante Canada, and the sight it reveals is not pretty. Luciano spoke during the Southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comFor the past six weeks a group of dedicated local volunteers led by a woman on a mission has been ensuring truck drivers passing through Lethbridge have a place to stop and eat for free, and a place to go to the bathroom.When the COVID-19 crisis hit, many roadside rest stops were closed, ... Read More »
2 responsesBy Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Parks Canada release: WATERTON PARK, ALBERTA, May 15, 2020 – Parks Canada is reminding everyone in Alberta that visitor services and vehicle access continue to be suspended at all national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals and national marine conservation areas, including Waterton Lakes National Park, over the Victoria Day Long Weekend. All services and facilities such ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who faces several criminal charges following a drug bust in the city earlier this week was unable to attend his scheduled hearing in provincial court Thursday.Armande John Good Rider was set to appear by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where he has been remanded since ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged two Calgary men with drug and proceeds of crime offences following the execution of a search warrant at a south side residence Thursday. On May 14, 2020 members of the Crime Suppression Team concluded a short term investigation into the suspected drug trafficking activity of two males renting an Airbnb along ... Read More »
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SUBMITTED BY THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA GROUP FOR THE ENVIRONMENT After snow melts and before grass grows, a stark sign of spring is the appearance of dog poo along sidewalks and trails in public spaces. Walking our pets hasn’t stopped during the COVID-19 virus pandemic; in fact, for many it has increased as daily exercise benefits ... Read More »
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Digital tool is improving patient safety in Lethbridge Dr. Sherine Ibrahim Physical distancing measures are working in Lethbridge. With just 13 COVID-19 cases to date, including 10 recoveries, our community has been largely spared the devastation we’ve seen in other cities across Canada and around the world. But our lives have still been impacted and ... Read More »
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