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Man facing several charges denied bail again
By Shurtz, Delon on August 25th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old man who earlier this year was denied bail by a provincial court judge, didn’t have much luck in front of a Court of Queen’s Bench judge, either. Justice Dallas Miller rejected Anthony Douglas Johnston’s application to be released from custody, and said Monday during a bail review not ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiaks Kits in mail for new college students
By Jensen, Randy on August 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD New Lethbridge College students should check their mailboxes and doorsteps, as Lethbridge College delivers a taste of New Student Orientation directly to their homes. Kodiaks Kits have been sent to all new students as a way to welcome them to the college and invite them to be a part of the college’s “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food truck operators make the best of COVID-19 situation
By Jensen, Randy on August 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Dinner – all different kinds of it – was served Saturday afternoon at Exhibition Park. As part of a revamped Whoop-Up Days, the Drive-Thru Food Truck Festival pulled into the South Pavilion parking lot for a two-day food showcase offering a variety of culinary options of the lip-smacking variety. Though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Traditional ways of living
By Submitted Article on August 25th, 2020
SUBMITTED BY THE galt museum and archives There are four nations of Niitsitapi, the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika and Amskapi Pikuni (Blackfeet in Montana). Together these nations are known as the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy). The four nations share customs, language and beliefs. Traditional Blackfoot territory extends from the North Saskatchewan River down to the Yellowstone River, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local pharmacies answer the call for COVID-19 testing
By Jensen, Randy on August 25th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Since offering free COVID-19 testing over a month ago, The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy has seen over 2,500 patients come through the door. With school right around the corner and the flu season just beyond that, the pharmacy, located at 1016A 20 St. S., wants to get the word out that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS officer faces assault charge
By Jensen, Randy on August 25th, 2020
Easter relieved from duty without pay LETHBRIDGE HERALD A Lethbridge Police officer has been charged with assault in relation to a matter involving an altercation with a prisoner earlier this year. Cst. David Easter has been relieved from duty without pay pending the outcome of the matter in court, the LPS said in a news ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves loan, grant for Exhibition Park
By Jensen, Randy on August 25th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to give the Lethbridge and District Exhibition a $17.8-million guaranteed loan to complete work on its new event centre and agrifood hub, and also approved a grant of $25 million which will come from existing City funding sources. During Monday’s city council meeting councillors also ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Temporary mandatory mask bylaw in effect
By Herald on August 24th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A temporary mandatory face-covering and masking bylaw is now in effect in all indoor or enclosed public areas within the City of Lethbridge. City council passed third and final reading of the bylaw by a vote of 6-3 during Monday’s council meeting. The bylaw comes into effect immediately and will ... Read More »
3 responsesRetired physician guilty of inappropriate relationship with patient
By Herald on August 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD — EDMONTON Dr. Allan Garbutt, a family physician who previously practised in the Crowsnest Pass area, has been found guilty of unprofessional conduct by a College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta hearing tribunal. According to a joint submission, Dr. Garbutt engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a patient between 2002 and 2004 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police officer criminally charged, relieved from duty without pay
By Herald on August 24th, 2020
A Lethbridge Police officer has been charged with assault in relation to a matter involving an altercation with a prisoner earlier this year. The constable has been relieved from duty without pay pending the outcome of the matter in court. The charge stems from an incident in the LPS Short Term Holding Facility Feb. 9, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual celebrations to continue for U of L convocation
By Jensen, Randy on August 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Convocation ceremonies at the University of Lethbridge have taken on a new look since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and as the annual fall convocation approaches, the university will once again celebrate its graduates virtually. “From faculty and staff, to board and senate members – convocation, and all it symbolizes – is ... Read More »
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