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Entering U.S. on false pretenses can prove costly
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald With travel still restricted to “essential” business only and recently extended, Lethbridge residents who are looking to travel south of the border to access properties they own in the United States would have to plead their individual cases to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “CBP officers make the final determination of whether ... Read More »
1 responseFleeing RCMP resultsin three facing charges
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three people are facing charges after attempting to flee from Fort Macleod RCMP this week. On Wednesday, members of the Fort Macleod RCMP attempted to initiate a traffic stop in the town, however, the vehicle continued at a high rate of speed and crashed through a fence of a business in the 400 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Research chairs have begun terms on U of L board of governors
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
Six scholars’ terms range from four to five years LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six diverse scholars began their appointments on July 1 as University of Lethbridge Board of Governors Research Chairs, highlighting their exceptional work and impacts on their chosen fields of study. “I am very pleased these individuals are being recognized as the outstanding scholars that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Raymond to host drive-in concert with Blake Shelton
By Jensen, Randy on July 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – RAYMOND The Town of Raymond has announce its first ever drive-in concert event will take place July 25 featuring Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins. The on-screen concert is exclusive to drive-in theatres in North America and Raymond will be the only location in Alberta hosting this one-of-a-kind show. EncoreLive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to five months for housebreaking
By Shurtz, Delon on July 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood Reserve man risked contracting the coronavirus when he forced his way into a hotel room and assaulted a woman. Keenan Black Plume went to the hotel in Cardston on June 4 and knocked on one of the doors. The woman inside, who was in quarantine after being tested ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City collects additional feedback for 5 Avenue and 13 Street N. corridors
By Woodard, Dale on July 18th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge welcomed a bit of extra feedback in regards to an important intersection. Looking to generate response from people on foot, cycling or driving in their functional planning and design process for the 5 Avenue and 13 Street North and surrounding corridors, the City extended a public ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Father sentenced to 14 years for incest
By Shurtz, Delon on July 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 55-year-old Raymond-area man who was found guilty in January of three sex-related offences against his daughter, has been given the maximum prison sentence allowed under law. The man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the girl, was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Transit to return to regular service in August
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
Dale WoodardLethbridge Heraldsports@lethbridgeherald.comThe City of Lethbridge is resuming transit routes and fare collection next month.Having received relaunch guidelines from the Government of Alberta, the City is gearing up to get all precautions in place to safely relaunch transit routes effective Aug. 4 from the current ride-by-reservation system.“We were getting a lot of people commenting the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Serious collision this morning east of Taber
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
The M.D. of Taber Regional Fire Service is reporting a serious two vehicle collision east of the town on Highway 3.Highway 3 was still closed this morning, and officials were asking motorists to please obey all Volker detours around the scene.Station 4 and 7 units were dispatched at 6:47 a.m. and were at the scene ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Transit routes and fare collection to relaunch in August
By Lethbridge Herald on July 17th, 2020
City of Lethbridge release: Work is underway to resume Lethbridge Transit routes and fare collection starting Tuesday, August 4, 2020. After receiving the relaunch guidelines from the Government of Alberta, the City of Lethbridge is working to get all precautions in place to safely relaunch transit routes from the current ride-by-reservation system. When routes return, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No foul play in woman’s death
By Jensen, Randy on July 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE The Lethbridge Police Service investigation into the death of a 30-year-old woman, whose body was found Wednesday morning in Galt Gardens, has determined there is no evidence to suggest foul play. LPS said in a release the matter is deemed non-criminal in nature no further information would be released. On Wednesday morning at 8 ... Read More »
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