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Ex-Kodiak, Pronghorn earns dental degree
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Robert Olsen of Cardston has completed the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree at the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona (CDMA) of Midwestern University. Conferring of degrees took place in a virtual graduation ceremony hosted by Midwestern University May 22. Olsen is the son of Shawn and Lynda Olsen. He graduated from Cardston High ... Read More »
1 responseSentencing 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 »
Be the first to comment!U of L celebrates Pride Month with flag raising
By Jensen, Randy on June 17th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge celebrated the LGBTQ+ community that’s within and surrounds the institution with its annual Pride flag raising ceremony, Monday morning. For many years, the U of L has celebrated the diversity of its students, faculty and staff, and promoted equality through all of the different departments. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Potai’na (Flying Chief), a.k.a. Joe Healy
By Submitted Article on June 17th, 2020
Rebecca Wilde Potai’na (Flying Chief), also known as Joseph Healy, was a prominent member of the Kainai Nation and son of Akai-nuspi (Many Braids) and Pi’aki (the Dancer). Potai’na was orphaned at a young age when his parents and sisters were killed in their camp near Sun River, Montana. It was his father’s dying wish ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victoria Park High celebrates achievements of graduating class
By Lethbridge Herald on June 16th, 2020
Greg BobinecLethbridge Heraldgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.comOver the course of a three-day ceremony, the 2020 graduating class of Victoria Park High School received a personalized graduation ceremony for themselves, their family and friends to celebrate.Seventy-six graduates walked across the stage to accept their diploma or certificate of achievement, and the staff of Victoria Park wanted to make each graduation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spearchief has fine reduced
By Shurtz, Delon on June 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man has been fined for causing a disturbance in Galt Gardens last September, when he challenged a police officer to a fight. Jonathan Spearchief was drinking with others at a picnic table in the downtown park in the afternoon when an officer approached the group and advised ... Read More »
3 responsesParenting during the pandemic
By Submitted Article on June 15th, 2020
Vicki Hazelwood CO-ORDINATOR, LETHBRIDGE EARLY YEARS COALITION Today we know more than ever about the early years of children’s development. Especially that of the brain. The brain of a child that is nourished, nurtured, read to and played with, and protected from factors like stress and conflict, has the best chance of developing to its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCH grads get their moment
By Yoos, Cam on June 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With all the changes and adjustments due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Central High School wanted to celebrate their graduating class in the best way they could with a drive-through graduation ceremony. From originally planning the ceremony back in March, staff were limited to what they could do and how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Yates Theatre Ticket Centre to open for City payments
By Jensen, Randy on June 15th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The City of Lethbridge is preparing to open the Yates Theatre Ticket Centre as an in-person location to accept City payments from the public. Starting today, residents can visit the Yates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday to pay their taxes and any other City bills. The location is being opened while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Grip Hero’ feature comes to Gas King
By Yoos, Cam on June 15th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gas King Lethbridge will be the first to install one of two Grip Hero products at all of their stations, to offer another way to protect their clients and help reduce the spread. Gas King will be the first in Alberta to bring in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Williams’ case adjourned to July
By Shurtz, Delon on June 15th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of a string of violent offences last year won’t be back in court for several more weeks while his lawyer arranges to schedule a bail review in Court of Queen’s Bench. Cory Ray Williams was expected to set a new trial during a hearing Friday in ... Read More »
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