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Many positives in city despite challenges, forum told
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 22nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Lethbridge hosted provincial and local elected officials in a candid forum about the state of Lethbridge’s economy on Friday afternoon. The event took place at the Sandman Signature Hotel with about 60 Chamber of Commerce members and community stakeholders present, and was ... Read More »
3 responsesCharges dropped against fraud suspect
By Shurtz, Delon on February 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman charged more than a year ago with numerous criminal offences relating to stolen mail and personal documents in 2018 is no longer facing charges. Tammy Judy Kotowski was charged in January 2018 with 52 offences, including possession of stolen mail, possession of credit cards and identity cards, fraud ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads guilty, sentenced on charges stemming from entering rail line
By Shurtz, Delon on February 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Judge John Maher was understandably upset when he was told a former Lethbridge man was with a group of people who released the handbrakes on several rail cars a year ago. “This is not a funny thing,” he said, after recounting the tragedy in Quebec in 2013 where dozens of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City withdraws from Badlands tourism group
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 22nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council’s decision last week to withdraw its membership from the Canadian Badlands tourism organization allows even greater space for developing a Lethbridge-centred tourism identity and brand, says Tourism Lethbridge executive director William Slenders. “The Canadian Badlands brand is certainly well recognized, but is the City of Lethbridge part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Coldest Night of the Year Walk set for today at E-Free Church
By Kuhl, Nick on February 22nd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The forecast may suggest otherwise, but today will mark the ninth annual The Coldest Night of the Year Walk for the Streets Alive Mission. The event is designed to bring awareness of the plight of the poor and “Put a Freeze on Poverty” in Lethbridge, with funds raised set to benefit their clients ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Herald makes historic donation to Galt
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2020
Nick Kuhl Lethbridge Herald nkuhl@lethbridgeherald.com It’s been said that journalism is the first rough draft of history. For The Lethbridge Herald, 2020 marks 115 years of publishing and documenting events in the city and region. Earlier this week, The Herald donated its entire microfilm collection from 1905 to 2019 to the Galt Museum & Archives. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Facts of child luring case read out in court
By Lethbridge Herald on February 21st, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Gary Lippa dated the mother of a 13-year-old girl he lured into having sex with him, and often referred to the girl as his niece, a judge was told Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench.Reading from an agreed statement of facts, co-Crown prosecutor Lisa Weich told court the young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ULSU Colour Fun run to benefit Volunteer Lethbridge
By Bobinec, Greg on February 21st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Volunteer Lethbridge, in partnership with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union, will present its eighth annual Colour Fun Run on April 5 at the U of L campus. The Colour Fun Run is a family oriented event where people of all ages are welcome to run or walk the colourful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elevating the fundraising position
By Submitted Article on February 21st, 2020
Submitted by The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Southern Alberta Chapter Most charities in Canada are small, with 91 per cent of charitable organizations employing 10 or fewer full-time staff. These small organizations are contributing to our communities in so many amazing ways and often doing so with less than ideal resources. When we look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA hosting Girls With Tools session
By Bobinec, Greg on February 21st, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com YWCA Lethbridge & District, in partnership with Destination Exploration, is hosting a Girls With Tools session focusing on robotics for ages eight to 10 years this weekend. Girls With Tools started as a way to help encourage and teach young women and non-binary youth about trades and skills that will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 18 months on drug, probation charges
By Shurtz, Delon on February 21st, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who has been in custody since last summer will remain in custody after pleading guilty to criminal charges Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court. Richard Prairie Chicken pleaded guilty to drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with conditions of his probation, and was sentenced ... Read More »
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