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Temporary homeless shelter closed at Fritz Sick
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD With the ending of the City of Lethbridge State of Local Emergency, the temporary homeless shelter has been closed at the Fritz Sick Centre. “I am happy to report that as of Wednesday, the homeless shelter has returned to 2 Avenue North from its temporary location at the Fritz Sick gymnasium,” said Marc ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe speaks out against systemic racism
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Submitted by Blood Tribe Chief and Council The Blood Tribe joins the many voices in speaking out against systemic racism and the detrimental effects it has on the health and well-being of Indigenous people and other people of colour, not only in Canada but also around the world. All people have the right be treated ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Barbecue in a Bag to benefit Interfaith Food Bank
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Interfaith Food Bank Celebrating Canada Day with Barbecue in a Bag fundraiser. Interfaith Food Bank would normally be celebrating Canada Day with a charity breakfast at Galt Gardens, however, due to Covid-19, a new Barbecue in a Bag fundraiser will allow the community to celebrate safely at home this year. In partnership with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alvin Mills has found a purpose despite continuing struggles
By Jensen, Randy on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com In his youth Blood Tribe member Alvin Mills was a gifted athlete. He was a boxer, and he played multiple sports at a high level of skill. He even won a basketball scholarship. But it wasn’t his athleticism which would come to define the course of his life as many ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes motions to raise funds for municipal infrastructure
By Kalinowski, Tim on June 20th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council has passed two motions to help raise funds for municipal infrastructure if adopted by the province. The first motion advocated for a one per cent PST to be imposed in Alberta which would be designated specifically for municipal infrastructure. The second motion would allow municipalities to offer their ... Read More »
1 responseChinook grads make the most of a difficult situation
By Lethbridge Herald on June 19th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comStrange, unprecedented, unique — choose your adjective — students at Chinook High School were thrilled to be able to take part in at least a drive-in grad ceremony on Friday.“The nice thing about a drive-in ceremony,” said Chinook High vice-principal Tara Cunningham, “is even though there is only about 40 families at a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges as police recover stolen property, fake firearm, drugs
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 37-year-old Lethbridge man is facing charges following a short-term Lethbridge Police investigation into drug activity. The investigation was initiated earlier this month in partnership with SCAN and culminated in the execution of a search warrant by Patrol and Crime Suppression Team members on Wednesday at a home along the 100 block of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty, sentenced to obstructing a peace officer
By Shurtz, Delon on June 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Tryggvi Williamson tried to run, but he couldn’t hide. Lethbridge police began searching for Williamson March 11 after they began investigating a disturbance and attempted theft in the city. Officers spoke to complainants and received a description of the accused and a licence plate number, and they were waiting for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor has issue with CTF report
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released a list of its biggest spending municipalities in Alberta in various categories earlier this week, and Lethbridge is in the top three, it says, among mid-sized jurisdictions with over 30,000 in population. According to the CTF the City of Lethbridge spends almost $4,000 annually per ... Read More »
2 responsesBuilding relations important to U of L chancellor
By Jensen, Randy on June 19th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com University of Lethbridge chancellor Charles Weaselhead has worked his entire life for the betterment of his people, and for better relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in southern Alberta. “I really believe every person has the power to change our community, our province, our country,” he says. “I really believe ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men facing murder charge make appearance
By Shurtz, Delon on June 19th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men charged with the city’s second murder of the year made a brief appearance Thursday in a Lethbridge courtroom, where one of the men was sentenced on unrelated charges of failing to attend court. Justin Robert White Cow, who appeared by closed-circuit TV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, pleaded ... Read More »
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