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Stolen vehicle suspect appears in court
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of three people arrested Monday after city police recovered a stolen vehicle made her first appearance in court Wednesday. Aedan Tanya Betts of Lethbridge addressed her charges by phone from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, where she has been remanded since her arrest. The accused and two other individuals were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Impaired driver fined $3,000
By Shurtz, Delon on June 18th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Driving on the wrong side of the road, with a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, has earned a Lethbridge man a hefty fine. Aidan Quinn Gomany was fined nearly $3,000 after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of impaired driving. Gomany, 20, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s Utility Payment Deferral deadline is today
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD In an effort to assist customers during COVID-19, and in accordance with the provincial government’s Utility Payment Deferral Program, the City of Lethbridge halted its standard arrears collection and disconnection process, and stopped penalty fees for residential and small commercial customers. The deadline to apply to the Utility Deferral Program ends at 4:30 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College webinars will help answer student questions
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD For post-secondary students who have questions about what will happen in the fall, Lethbridge College is ready with the answers. The college is launching its webinar Summer Series to provide information to those thinking of starting their post-secondary education at Lethbridge College to allow them the chance to ask any pertinent questions. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Target Hunger collects $47K in food, funds
By Jensen, Randy on June 18th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The citywide Target Hunger campaign held Saturday collected more than 17,000 pounds of food to help restock the shelves at Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks. Financial contributions were also accepted, bringing the final value from Lethbridge residents to almost $47,000. While food donations are down substantially from last year (42,000 in 2019), organizers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stamps celebrate medical field
By Submitted Article on June 18th, 2020
Walter Kerber LETHBRIDGE PHILATELIC SOCIETY Over the years, since the first issuance of commemorative stamps, there were stamps related to the medical profession. During the present pandemic, we recognized the first responders, nurses and doctors. A lot of these types of individuals have been recognized by the Canadian post office over the last century. Postage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spenceley named acting dean of U of L Faculty of Health Sciences
By Yoos, Cam on June 18th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Shannon Spenceley, a dedicated registered nurse who has advanced the study of primary health care and health system reform, has been appointed as the acting dean of the University of Lethbridge’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Spenceley, who has served the faculty as assistant dean (nursing) and most recently as associate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Be wary of ‘free’ roof inspections
By Sulz, Dave on June 18th, 2020
Submitted by the Better Business Bureau With the warmer weather comes roofing scams. This spring, >BBB Scam Tracker >is already receiving reports of shady “free” roof inspections. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these cons. How the Scam Works You receive a call or a person shows up at the door claiming to represent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water Rescue Team keeps afloat with latest in training
By Lethbridge Herald on June 17th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge Fire & Emergency Services has been conducting training with the Water Rescue Team over the last couple of weeks, to make sure their training is kept up to date for the community’s safety.Over the past two weeks, all members of the Water Rescue Team had the opportunity to gain knowledge and training ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation continuesinto Iwaasa’s disappearance
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police continue to investigate the disappearance of a 26-year-old Calgary man with Lethbridge connections and are working with B.C. RCMP to plan an exhaustive search of the remote and mountainous area where his burned-out vehicle was found last November. Search efforts were suspended over the winter months but as a result of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed in fraud case
By Shurtz, Delon on June 17th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman who earlier this month admitted she defrauded the County of Lethbridge of nearly $50,000 over three years, will have to wait a little longer before she learns when she’ll be sentenced. A date to sentence 41-year-old Brandi Leanne Doucette was expected to be scheduled Monday during a hearing ... Read More »
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