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Two charged with drug trafficking offences
By Jensen, Randy on April 11th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Members of the Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team have charged a male and female with drug trafficking offences. On Wednesday CST members began a short-term investigation into drug trafficking activity associated with a home along the 2100 block of 15 Avenue North, police said in a release. Police observed a vehicle leave the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riding a stormy market
By Submitted Article on April 11th, 2020
Dear Money Lady: The stock market is so crazy right now and I am afraid to keep investing in it. What do you think? – James Dear James, I understand your apprehension, James; however, you must remember that we have seen the markets do this many times in the past. It is important to remember ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown opposes bail for man facing numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 11th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Calgary man who faces numerous criminal offences following his arrest in Lethbridge Wednesday, hopes he’ll be released from custody when he returns to court for a bail hearing later this month. The Crown, however, wants to keep him in. Michael Newman Davies appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Easter service correction
By Sulz, Dave on April 11th, 2020
A story in Wednesday’s Herald about the live-stream Easter service at McKillop United Church listed an incorrect time. The Sunday service starts at 10:30 a.m. at these websites: https://www.facebook.com/ mckillopunited and https://www.youtube.com/ user/McKillopUnited. The Herald apologizes for the error... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to stay in custody after serving time
By Shurtz, Delon on April 11th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man will remain in custody even after he’s finished serving a jail sentence he received Wednesday. Justin Jordan Payne was sentenced to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of mischief causing damage and failure to comply with release conditions. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe reaching out to off-reserve members
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comBlood Tribe EMS and the Bringing the Spirit Home detox centre are reaching out to vulnerable First Nations members living off-reserve in Lethbridge to ensure they have adequate food and support as the coronavirus pandemic severely limits what services they can receive at this time.“Blood Tribe Emergency Services has recognized the impact that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB Financial supports United Way to tackle impacts of COVID-19
By Lethbridge Herald on April 10th, 2020
United Way release: On Thursday, April 9, ATB announced $250,000 in funding for United Ways across Alberta to support their work to address the emerging needs of their communities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of this total gift, United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta is receiving $20,000. This is another example of how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City extending Local State of Emergency as COVID-19 outbreak continues
By Lethbridge Herald on April 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge announced on Thursday it would be extending its Local State of Emergency for the next 90 days as the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Along with renewing this declaration, Co-Director of Emergency Management Greg Adair announced new closures of recreational use areas in the city.“We’re asking people to stay ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Citizen tip leads to $136,000 drug seizure
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
Calgary man facing drug, weapons charges LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police are crediting a reporting tip provided by a citizen which has led to a 36-year-old man being charged with drug and weapons offences after a loaded revolver and significant quantities of cash, methamphetamine, cocaine and carfentanil were seized from a vehicle. On Wednesday at approximately ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for threats involving imitation gun
By Shurtz, Delon on April 9th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com David Guenther Krahn was high on meth when he walked into a Shoppers Drug Mart last year, pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot everyone. The weapon, police later learned, was only a BB gun, which is considered an imitation gun under Canada’s Criminal Code. But the store clerks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Residential fire causes $15K damage
By Jensen, Randy on April 9th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE There were no injuries and damage estimated at $15,000 as Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential building fire in the 3600 block of 23 Avenue South at about 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived there was light smoke showing. The homeowner had discovered the fire and called 911. Firefighters from ... Read More »
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