By Shurtz, Delon on February 8th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 40-year-old Lethbridge man charged with a string of criminal offences last year tried, but failed, to get released on bail. Provincial court Judge Kristin Ailsby refused to release Cory Ray Williams, Thursday, even though he could be placed under house arrest until his case concludes, and his mother could ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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 responseBy 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!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!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!By Shurtz, Delon on February 7th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge facing recent drug charges made his first appearance in court Thursday. Cordelle Daniel Bad Arm, who was represented by an agent for his Lethbridge lawyer, Miranda Hlady, appeared in person for his brief hearing. Court was told defence is waiting to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!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!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!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!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 »
Be the first to comment!By Lethbridge Herald on February 6th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com While the City of Lethbridge through the Public Art Committee has funded several large pieces of public art and possesses quite a valuable institutional art collection, there are currently not a lot of opportunities for the public to engage with these taxpayer-owned art pieces, admitted community art and culture manager ... Read More »
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