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Suspects sought in Nanton armed robbery
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – NANTON Nanton RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance as they investigate an armed robbery. On April 21, the Circle K in Nanton was robbed by two males wearing masks. RCMP is seeking assistance from anyone who may have information, or recognize the subject males. One of the males brandished a knife, while ... Read More »
1 responseCRH maintaining COVID-19 prevention standards as surgeries resume
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Chinook Regional Hospital was the first site in Alberta Health Services’ South zone to resume elective surgeries with cataract surgeries started this week and other elective surgeries throughout the remainder of the zone to happen in the coming weeks. AHS said in a statement the relaunch of non-urgent surgical procedures is being ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rental company donating $100K to prairie food banks
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Rental housing company that spans across the Prairies, Avenue Living, is donating $100,000 to be distributed to various food banks in each of the company’s residential markets. “We are committed to supporting our local communities, especially during the coronavirus pandemic,” says Louise Elsey, chief operations officer, Avenue Living Communities, in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Commemorating end of Second World War
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 and representatives of other local service organizations placed a wreath at Lethbridge Cenotaph on Friday morning to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of The Second World War in Europe. “It’s a privilege for me as president on behalf of our members to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Infrastructure funding snub not political
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge and southwest Alberta have again lost out on consideration for provincial grants for local infrastructure projects. Transportation Minister Ric McIver announced $350 million in highway infrastructure maintenance projects across the province earlier this week, including some substantial projects in southern Alberta. Medicine Hat received funding for three projects, but ... Read More »
2 responsesCalgary man sentenced to two years for tire theft
By Shurtz, Delon on May 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old Calgary man sentenced for stealing nearly $300,000 worth of tires and rims from car dealerships across the province is going to jail for a lot longer than he and his lawyer had hoped. But it’s still considerably less time than the Crown recommended. Patrick Francois Rouillard was handed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police lay drug charges in three investigations
By Jensen, Randy on May 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged multiple people with drug offences following three separate investigations this week. After receiving numerous reports about suspected drug activity at a home along the 500 block of 7 Avenue South, a short-term investigation was initiated. On Thursday members of the Crime Suppression Team and Patrols obtained and executed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Announcement catches CCH valedictorian by surprise
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2020
Ian Martens Lethbridge Herald imartens@lethbridgeherald.com Normally the naming of a valedictorian would be a formal affair with a call down to the school office to receive an official letter of acceptance from the principal. With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s announcement instead quite literally came to Elisha Wong’s doorstep.Teachers, staff and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of trying to flee from police denied bail
By Lethbridge Herald on May 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man accused of trying to flee from police in a stolen vehicle in March isn’t getting out of custody anytime soon.After sitting in remand since his arrest March 20, Anthony Douglas Johnston was denied bail during a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court.Judge Gregory Maxwell refused Calgary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City to continue subdivision work in The Crossings
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has approved Lethbridge Land’s $13.3-million budget to continue subdivision development work in The Crossings on Great Bear Boulevard West in 2020, but will re-evaluate where the market is at in October and make any necessary adjustments at that point. The good news is 2019 bids for work done ... Read More »
1 response‘The heroes of their day’
By Submitted Article on May 8th, 2020
Remembering Ukrainian Canadians who served on the 75th anniversary of V-E Day Lubomyr Luciuk ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA Private Nicholas Osadchuk was serving with the Winnipeg Grenadiers when he was killed in action defending Hong Kong, Dec. 23, 1941. Infantryman Michael Zhdan was captured. He perished as a POW in Japanese captivity. Flight Sergeant ... Read More »
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