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Crownest Pass RCMP arrest young offender who was fleeing from police
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -Crowsnest Pas A young offender was arrested by Crowsnest Pass RCMP on Monday after flight from police in B.C. At approximately 9:20 a.m., on Monday, Crowsnest Pass RCMP received a request for assistance from Elk Valley, B.C. RCMP. Elk Valley RCMP were following a vehicle linked to multiple complaints and was witnessed driving ... Read More »
1 responseMen on the hook for hefty fines for fishing
By Shurtz, Delon on June 10th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men who tried to hide several fish they caught illegally last year have been levied hefty fines Tommy Wong and Zhi Qinag Lin were each fined $3,200 and prohibited from fishing for three years after they pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts each of exceeding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!High river levels spark concerns
By Jensen, Randy on June 10th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Those fishing or recreating near the Oldman River right now should keep one eye on the sky and avoid riskier activities like wading, floating or boating for the next few weeks, says Doug Kaupp, general manager of Water and Wastewater for the City of Lethbridge. “During this time of year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reduce screen time during C-19
By Darryl Seguin on June 10th, 2020
Jimmy wakes up and, before he even gets out of bed, he reaches for his phone to catch up on all his social media. He eats breakfast while messaging his friends. His parent reminds him that it is time for schoolwork. Still in his PJs, Jimmy sneaks in a few of his favourite video games ... Read More »
1 responseRedman appointed Chief Judge for Provincial Court of Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comLethbridge provincial court Judge Derek G. Redman has been called to Edmonton to take up the role of Chief Judge for the Provincial Court of Alberta.Redman will begin his seven-year term in the role as of Aug. 1. He told The Herald on Tuesday he was excited by the challenges ahead.“My thought was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petition makes call to defund city’s Watch program
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com A petition created over the weekend is calling on Lethbridge to defund the city’s Watch program and have the funding directed towards other social programs.The petition has already gained over 2,500 signatures from the community. The Watch program was created in May 2019 to help increase the safety of downtown ... Read More »
1 responseAlberta moving to stage two of relaunch ahead of schedule
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
Province of Alberta press release: Strong testing data shows active COVID-19 cases in Alberta are lower than expected, meaning stage two of the relaunch strategy can safely begin on June 12, a week sooner than expected, allowing Albertans to enjoy additional activities in their daily lives while the province continues to open up the economy.Current ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Community and Economic Recovery Committee organizing to respond to post-COVID-19 challenges
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council’s Lethbridge Community and Economic Recovery Committee (LCERC) has spent its first two meetings getting organized to respond to the challenges facing the city in the post-COVID-19 recovery period.“We’re trying to get moving as quickly as we can because we do know there are a lot of needs,” says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge police looking to put body cameras into service
By Lethbridge Herald on June 9th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Police Service has been looking into gearing up with body cameras for officers for almost a year, and with recent support from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for all officers to wear one, they are hoping the federal government will contribute some financial support.According to Lethbridge Chief of Police, Scott ... Read More »
1 responseVolunteer Lethbridge continues to offer opportunities to help
By Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2020
VOLUNTEER LETHBRIDGE – KEEP IN TOUCH VOLUNTEER CALLERSDo you want to connect with the community and make a difference? Do you have an hour or 2 a week to talk on the phone? Volunteers in the Keep In Touch program make friendly weekly phone calls to community members feeling lonely and socially disconnected. You can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Black Lives Matter’ protest makes a return downtown
By Yoos, Cam on June 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Black Lives Matter protests in Lethbridge continued for a second day in front of Lethbridge city hall on Saturday, where not only the community continued to show its support in solidarity with the movement, but the true colours of the city pushed through. Following Thursday’s protests, organizers wanted to ... Read More »
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