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Curbside recycling meeting objectives
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com One year after implementation, the curbside recycling program and the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) are meeting their objectives in reducing landfill waste and selling locally produced recyclables successfully in the North American marketplace. “It’s been over a year for the curbside recycling program, and we’re pretty happy with the results ... Read More »
1 responseSix people charged in Galt Gardens group assault
By Jensen, Randy on June 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD Six people are facing charges from Lethbridge Police in connection with the assault of a 47-year-old man. On Monday at about 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a large disturbance in Galt Gardens and located an injured male. A female bystander advised she recorded the altercation on her phone and provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Continued COVID-19 testing can help Alta. prepare for possible second wave
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeheraldAs Alberta Health Services prepares for possible second wave of COVID-19 in the province this fall testing is available to all Albertans, even those without symptoms, says Dr. David Strong, provincial health officer for the AHS Communicable Disease Program.“We are learning as we go more and more about this virus,” he says. “We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police investigating after laser pointed at plane
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2020
Lethbridge Police are investigating an incident where the co-pilot of a plane preparing to land at the Lethbridge Airport was temporarily blinded by a laser. On June 23, 2020 at approximately 3:15 a.m. a King Air 200 flying at an altitude of approximately 5000 feet was hit with a high intensity green laser. The laser ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police begin exhaustive search in missing person case
By Lethbridge Herald on June 24th, 2020
Lethbridge Police, with assistance from Pemberton and surrounding RCMP detachments, have commenced an exhaustive search of the remote and mountainous terrain where the burned out vehicle of a missing man was found by hikers last November. Marshal Iwaasa, who was 26-years-old at the time he was reported missing, was last seen by relatives in Lethbridge on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dangerous offender hearing resumes
By Shurtz, Delon on June 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A hearing to determine whether convicted sex offender Trevor Philip Pritchard should be designated a dangerous offender has resumed in a Lethbridge courtroom. The continuation began Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, where the Crown hopes to convince a judge to rule Pritchard a dangerous offender. If the judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virtual torch run accepting registrations
By Jensen, Randy on June 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), are encouraging runners from around the world to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement in support of Special Olympics. The eighth annual Lethbridge Police Run will be a virtual event this year where participants choose their distance – ... Read More »
1 responseKainai Wellness Centre to host Day of Prayer
By Jensen, Randy on June 24th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – STANDOFF The Kainai Wellness Centre on the Blood Reserve will be hosting a Day of Prayer on Thursday in response to the unique challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has deeply affected the Blood Tribe, it was noted in a Blood Tribe Department of Health news release. On June 8, the ... Read More »
1 responseCity celebrates Pride Week with flag raising
By Jensen, Randy on June 24th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge helped celebrate and commemorate the beginning of Lethbridge Pride Week Monday evening with the annual raising of the Pride flag at city hall. The evening was live-streamed to audiences throughout the city and surrounding area to continue the City’s tradition of promoting and celebrating equality and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City improving on accessibility but more can be done
By Jensen, Randy on June 24th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the City is taking several important steps in leading the way for greater accessibility and mobility in its business units, more effort is needed to apply the effort more evenly, explained City of Lethbridge Mobility/Accessibility Master Plan project lead Chris Witkowski. “Compared to where we were just five years ... Read More »
1 responseSentencing hearing set in sexual assault case
By Shurtz, Delon on June 24th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing has finally been set for a 51-year-old Raymond man who was found guilty last year of sexually assaulting two underage girls three decades ago. The hearing, which has been adjourned several times since the man was found guilty last December, is scheduled to run Aug. 28 in ... Read More »
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