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File for missing man to remain open
By Jensen, Randy on July 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa and the file will remain open – with a dedicated investigator – until he is found, LPS said in a news release Wednesday. In late June an exhaustive search of the mountainous B.C. terrain where Iwaasa’s burned-out truck was found in November 2019, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man fined for possession of stolen property
By Shurtz, Delon on July 16th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man caught in possession of a stolen holiday trailer last month narrowly avoided jail this week following a brief hearing in Lethbridge provincial court. Kyle Victor Rockenbach pleaded guilty to one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000, and was fined $2,500. Crown Prosecutor Clayton Giles told court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to fund maintenance work at college
By Jensen, Randy on July 16th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The province has announced it will fund an additional $3.35 million worth of capital maintenance and renewal work at Lethbridge College, creating an estimated 19 new jobs in the community. The funding will help upgrade heating and cooling systems in the Paterson Building, first built in 1970. Additionally, the project will generate new ... Read More »
1 responseIwaasa not located during search; case to remain open and ongoing
By Lethbridge Herald on July 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Police Service release: Lethbridge Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa and the file will remain open – with a dedicated investigator – until he is found. Late last month an exhaustive search of the mountainous B.C. terrain where Iwaasa’s burned out truck was found in November 2019, was conducted by police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes conversion therapy bylaw
By Shurtz, Delon on July 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given third reading to a bylaw prohibiting conversion therapy in Lethbridge, despite efforts by three councillors to delay approval so the City can hold a public hearing on the issue. Councillors Joe Mauro, Blaine Hyggen and Ryan Parker urged fellow councillors Monday to delay final reading of ... Read More »
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By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta has been forced to cancel its Local Love Golf Classic, which was scheduled for Aug. 11 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Each year the tournament raises about $30,000 for the United Way. This year, in the wake of COVID-19, ... Read More »
1 responseTrader Tales returning to Fort Whoop-Up
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Fort Whoop-Up is partnering with New West Theatre, the Friends of the Galt and Dunlop Ford to present two new Trader Tales fundraising events at Fort Whoop-Up. On Friday and Aug. 21, traders will once again visit the Fort and regale audiences with stories from the 1880s when Fort Whoop-Up was alive with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Moms come together for photo to show lives lost to opioid crisis
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald -piikani nation gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Over the weekend, families from all over southern Alberta joined with the Piikani Nation for a memorial photo shoot to honour and remember the many lives lost to the opioid crisis. Moms Stop the Harm created the seven-part series across the country to physically show the expanding impact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L to offer summer camps in August
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD University of Lethbridge summer camps offered through Destination Exploration and Horns Recreation during the month of August will proceed, the U of L announced in a news release. All camps will operate according to the provincial guidelines for day camps to ensure the safety of campers and staff. This includes maintaining proper physical ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s been a long and rewarding road for U of L science graduate
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Elani Bykowski’s time at the University of Lethbridge has been a journey, both figuratively and literally. Bykowski, who graduated from Chinook High School, leaves the university with a BSc ’18, MSc ’20 and is also the recipient of the School of Graduate Studies Silver Medal of Merit – Master of Science. She is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looks to talk trash with public
By Jensen, Randy on July 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD From now to Aug. 14, Lethbridge residents, institutions, businesses and industry groups will have a chance to share their ideas on how waste is handled in the community. The “Let’s Talk Trash” community engagement program has been developed by the City of Lethbridge to ensure everyone has a voice in the creation of ... Read More »
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