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Conversion therapy on city council agenda
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 8th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council will be debating a motion during Monday’s public meeting to prohibit the advertising or business practice of conversion therapy in the City of Lethbridge, and to advocate for a total provincial ban on conversion therapy. The motion, sponsored by Councillors Jeff Carlson and Rob Miyashiro, states its intent is to ... Read More »
3 responsesU of L presenting award-winning ‘Blood: A Scientific Romance’
By Bobinec, Greg on February 8th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge’s Drama Department main-stage production of “Blood: A Scientific Romance” by Meg Braem will hit the stage Feb. 11-15 for audiences to take in the award-winning play. The third production of the Drama Mainstage 2019-20 season opens with a twisted tale about loss and love. The award-winning ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time for City to take advantage of lull within construction industry
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 8th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com President Richard Thiessen of the Lethbridge Construction Association says the local construction industry expects to remain relatively flat for the next few years; stressing it is important to use that lull to position itself better for future growth. “There is work being done (in Lethbridge), but that percentage of work ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police probing deadly shooting on westside
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has confirmed it is likely dealing with its first homicide in over two years. On Thursday night at 10:30 p.m. police received a call from someone at an acreage on the 200 block of University Avenue West reporting a 34-year-old man had been shot at that ... Read More »
1 responsePolice investigating possible homicide on westside
By Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2020
From LPS: Lethbridge Police are investigating an apparent homicide following an incident at a west side home Thursday night. On February 6, 2020 just after 10:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a shooting at a residence along the 200 block of University Drive West. Upon arrival, officers located the body of a 35-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than $10K in drugs seized
By Jensen, Randy on February 7th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A 37-year-old Lethbridge man is facing drug charges after a Lethbridge Police Crime Suppression Team arrest. On Tuesday, following a short-term investigation into drug trafficking activity, members of the Crime Suppression Team with assistance from the K9 Unit, attended the Travelodge along the 1000 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South and executed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pertussis outbreak is over: AHS
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 7th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Alberta Health Services has officially declared this season’s pertussis outbreak in the South Zone over. AHS originally informed the public of the local outbreak on Oct. 15, and confirms this most recent event had 34 confirmed cases and two probable cases of pertussis, with no hospitalizations or deaths. The cases were located in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inaugural poster campaign honours Piikani members
By Sulz, Dave on February 7th, 2020
Tawnya Plain Eagle EDITOR, PIIKANI NATION NEWS The Peigan Board of Education (PBOE) launched its inaugural Poster Campaign last week. The purpose of this campaign is to recognize individuals from the Piikani Nation who have served the community with distinction. “We wanted to honour individuals who have made their mark in the world,” committee member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2019 Holiday Food Drive was a record-breaker
By Bobinec, Greg on February 7th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com With the help of Lethbridge residents, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Real Canadian Wholesale Club locations across Alberta are celebrating a record-breaking 2019 Holiday Food Drive. Since the start of the initiative 10 years ago, stores across the province have exceeded expectations, collecting the large amount of food poundage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to prison for multiple break-ins
By Shurtz, Delon on February 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who, among numerous other crimes, stole his mother’s credit card while visiting her in the hospital one Christmas Eve, has been sent to prison. Kazmier Victor Banbur, 48, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to nearly nine years in a federal penitentiary, and prohibited from possessing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Well-rounded education important, SACPA hears
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 7th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Getting a well-rounded education is as important today as it has ever been, Shelly Wismath, dean of the Faculty of Liberal Education, told attendees at this week’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs luncheon on Thursday. “Liberal arts generally refers to social sciences, humanities and fine arts,” she explained. “The ... Read More »
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