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Crime Suppression Team seizes gun, drugs
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
Three facing numerous charges LETHBRIDGE HERALD Three people are facing charges after Lethbridge Police executed search warrants related to drug trafficking activity at two northside homes. In late March members of Crime Suppression Team initiated a short-term investigation into suspected drug trafficking at neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue North. Search warrants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing assault charge after allegedly coughing on police officer
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after he allegedly coughed in the officer’s face. On Thursday at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was in breach ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County implements season road bans
By Jensen, Randy on April 4th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD As of 7 a.m. Monday, Lethbridge County implemented seasonal road bans on paved and hard-top roads as detailed in the road ban order. Citizens should be aware of the affected roads and maximum allowable weights and can visit the Lethbridge County website at http://www.lethcounty.ca for an updated list of 2020 road bans. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pleas expected in senior assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on April 4th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing several charges in relation to the brutal assault of an elderly woman in her home last year is expected to enter pleas when he returns to court later this month. Adam Hobkirk-Onate was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday where the judge was told the accused had reviewed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school divisions forced to lay off ‘non-essential’ employees
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Lethbridge School Division will be laying off all “non-essential” personnel in response to a massive $120-million cut to education funding imposed by the province last Saturday as schools remain closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Positions being laid off include all educational assistants, child- ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Loaded handgun, drugs and cash seized by Crime Suppression Team
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged three people after search warrants related to drug trafficking activity were executed at two northside homes. In late March members of Crime Suppression Team initiated a short-term investigation into suspected drug trafficking at neighbouring homes along the 1300 block of 15 Avenue North. Search warrants were subsequently obtained and simultaneously ... Read More »
1 responseMan charged with assault after coughing into face of peace officer
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Police have charged a 27-year-old man with assaulting a peace officer after they say he intentionally coughed in the officer’s face. On April 2, 2020 at approximately 10:30 p.m. police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a residence. Police attended a northside home and upon investigation discovered a male was ... Read More »
2 responsesTransit moving to ride by reservations to support essential travel
By Lethbridge Herald on April 3rd, 2020
City of Lethbridge news release: Starting Wednesday, April 8, Lethbridge Transit will suspend its current routing model and transition to ride by reservation for essential travel only. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, this change will ensure transit can remain a safe and viable service for those who need it most. Anyone requiring transit ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hackathon opens eyes to possibilities
By Submitted Article on April 3rd, 2020
Palliser partner in february event to promote digital literacy Craig Albrecht PALLISER REGIONAL SCHOOLS PICTURE BUTTE – The fact the Southwest Alberta Hackathon didn’t prove a breeze for Logan Scott wasn’t enough to scare him away from a possible career in the field of computer science. The event held in February at Picture Butte High ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Response to fear will determine how we get through COVID-19
By Jensen, Randy on April 3rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge psychologist McMillan James says the way we respond to fear could mean the difference between getting through a crisis like the current COVID-19 pandemic whole and well, or becoming a victim of it. James presented her thoughts on people’s physiological and emotional responses to the coronavirus threat at the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still no sentencing date for man guilty of luring, sex assault
By Shurtz, Delon on April 3rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing date has yet to be scheduled for a 39-year-old man who admitted earlier this year he lured an underage girl and then had sex with her. Gary James Lippa pleaded guilty in February to charges of sexual assault, child luring and making, printing and publishing child pornography. His ... Read More »
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