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Call to defund Watch sparks debate
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A presentation on defunding The Watch program heard at the Lethbridge Police Commission Wednesday evening stirred interesting debate and an important dialogue about the ongoing role of The Watch in the community, and its relationship, particularly, with disenfranchised peoples in downtown Lethbridge. Prior to presenters Rebecca Runions and Jaisie Walker ... Read More »
1 responsePolice reminding people to be wary of scam phone calls
By Jensen, Randy on June 26th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating after two citizens were defrauded significant sums of cash. On Tuesday a 69-year-old woman reported she had been contacted by a male who indicated she had won a vehicle and large cash prize in the STARS Lottery. As the victim had previously purchased STARS tickets she initially believed the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man who twice evaded police sentenced to six months in jail
By Shurtz, Delon on June 26th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Leading police on a chase twice this year has earned a southern Alberta man a bed at the Lethbridge Correctional centre. Kyle Richard Pace was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty this week in provincial court to a couple of charges of fleeing from police and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Show of support for police
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comA group of Lethbridge residents, mostly mothers with their children, came out to make a heartfelt show of support for local law enforcement at Lethbridge Police Service headquarters on Thursday.About 30 people came out to give tokens of appreciation and express their appreciation for the work the police service does in the community; ... Read More »
1 responseCST recovers stolen truck, drugs, weapons – three people facing various charges
By Lethbridge Herald on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged three people after a stolen vehicle was recovered and weapons, cash and a small quantity of drugs were seized.On Tuesday members of the Crime Suppression Team were conducting an investigation into drug trafficking activity when they located a male subject driving a stolen truck. The male met up with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Laser pointed at plane
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are investigating an incident where the co-pilot of a plane preparing to land at the Lethbridge Airport was temporarily blinded by a laser. On Tuesday at approximately 3:15 a.m. a King Air 200 flying at an altitude of approximately 5,000 feet was hit with a high-intensity green laser. The laser caused ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diabetes Canada reopening Saturday
By Sulz, Dave on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Diabetes Canada is reopening its collection of clothing and textile donation operations since shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents are encouraged to donate any used clothing and textiles that they no longer need. In Lethbridge, the reopening will kick off with a community-wide clothing donation event Saturday at the Real Canadian ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Search resumes in B.C. for missing Alberta man
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police, with assistance from Pemberton and surrounding RCMP detachments, have begun an exhaustive search of the remote and mountainous terrain where the burned-out vehicle of a missing man was found by hikers last November. Marshal Iwaasa, who was 26-years-old at the time he was reported missing, was last seen by relatives in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stephanie keeping Nicholas Sheran clean
By Woodard, Dale on June 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com For Stephanie Hamer, it all started with a paddle around the lake at Nicholas Sheran Park about a month ago. Immediately, she knew she would need to spruce things up. Now, the 32-year-old Lethbridge resident who has fibromyalgia and has been unable to work has been putting in the hours ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New film a timely story
By Submitted Article on June 25th, 2020
There has been a shortage of newer films to watch over the past few months. I heard about, and got the opportunity, to pre-screen a powerful and timely true story that arrives at our theatre this weekend. Yes – a NEW movie! “Burden,” starring Forrest Whitaker, tells the story about a museum celebrating the Ku ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man fined for series of charges
By Shurtz, Delon on June 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to offences in Alberta and B.C. has until next January to pay off nearly $4,000 in fines. Craig Joseph Peterson was fined $3,640 after he pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of theft under $5,000, drug possession, failure to appear in ... Read More »
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