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Recognizing contributions to the local arts scene
By Submitted Article on May 8th, 2020
Submitted by the Allied Arts Council Every September at the Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts, the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge acknowledges the incredible contributions made by individuals, businesses and service organizations to the vibrancy of the arts of our city through several awards. These awards – the Aspiring Artist, Young Artist, Allied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outbreak rattling livestock chain
By Lethbridge Herald on May 7th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comThe closures and slowdowns at local meatpacking plants in the past few weeks due to COVID-19 outbreaks have already begun having a downward impact on prices of fat cattle, feeder cattle and cow cull cattle for local ranchers, feedlots and at cattle auction marts.“The main impact we are facing in the auction market ... Read More »
1 responseSACPA to host CAWI speakers
By Jensen, Randy on May 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs explores how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts marginalized communities in its weekly livestream session this morning. Municipalities’ emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic are raising concerns about the lack of equality and inclusion within the crisis. While many cities have taken the appropriate steps, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canes capture WHL Business of the Year Award
By Yoos, Cam on May 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Lethbridge Hurricanes have been named the Western Hockey League Business of the Year Award winner, it was announced Wednesday. The Hurricanes were nominated as the Eastern Conference Business of the Year for the second consecutive season. The Canes were runner-up to the Everett Silvertips in 2018-19. “We are super honoured to be selected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Honouring moms despite COVID restrictions
By Submitted Article on May 7th, 2020
A friend’s mother, who is in her 90s, recently fell and broke her arm. Unfortunately, she is in hospital and unable to receive her family for visits. I can only imagine how this is affecting her hospital stay and recovery period. Similarly, other gatherings such as birthday parties and weekly family gatherings have become casualties ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drugs and firearms seized in Fort Macleod
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald -FORT MACLEOD The Lethbridge region Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized $26,000 in illegal drugs and cash as well firearms at a home in Fort Macleod last Wednesday. Methamphetamine, cocaine and what police suspect is carfentanil were seized from a suspected drug dealer in Fort Macleod. ALERT conducted the investigation in partnership ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Connolly chosen as Queen’s Counsel
By Submitted Article on May 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE Connolly and Associates has announced that Claudia R. Connolly has been appointed as Queen’s Counsel. The appointment recognizes Connolly’s longstanding commitment to criminal defence in southern Alberta, as well as her contributions to the community the last 27 years. Connolly was born and raised in rural Manitoba, and began her post-secondary education at Brandon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Berdan pleads guilty to theft, mischief
By Shurtz, Delon on May 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Danny Daryl Berdan knew what he wanted when last March he walked into Sexxxy Kitty on the northside. He passed by the movies, toys, lubes and various novelty items available at the Lethbridge adult store, and ended up at the wigs. He chose one worth about $112 and walked out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Progress continues for group looking to open aftercare treatment centre
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com They say the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In that spirit, southwest Alberta has moved a little bit closer to opening a new dedicated trauma and grief aftercare centre for people recovering from drug addiction. Foundation of Hope founder and president Alvin Mills recently received ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown seeks assessment in assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on May 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge Crown prosecutor is recommending a southern Alberta man accused of breaking into a home and stabbing a resident while he was sleeping be ordered to have a psychological assessment. Crown Prosecutor Bruce Ainscough recommended the assessment Wednesday in Lethbridge court, where Josh Lee Goodrider faces charges of assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Food banks grateful for community support
By Kalinowski, Tim on May 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge’s food banks are weathering the COVID-19 storm well at the moment thanks to strong community support, but expect an uptick in users in the months ahead as the underlying economic difficulties Alberta is facing begin to bite home. “It has actually been a nice thing to see how our ... Read More »
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