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Man to stand trial on weapons charges later this year
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 29-year-old man accused of firing a gun on the westside last October is set to stand trial later this year. Jarret Bruce Healy, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was in court Wednesday, where his lawyer confirmed the trial is scheduled to run Nov. 30-Dec. 18. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental health for parents
By Submitted Article on April 23rd, 2020
Brad Moser ASSOCIATED COUNSELLING SERVICES Everyone’s mental health is being impacted by COVID-19, especially children’s. Here are some strategies that parents can use to maintain their own mental health while supporting their kids as well. Re-framing the situation. Every crisis has opportunities. How could this improve your relationships with your kids? How it can bring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Program cut a sad day for Pronghorn hockey founders
By Sulz, Dave on April 23rd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com The demise of the University of Lethbridge men’s and women’s hockey programs represents a sad event for one of the people who helped lay the foundation for Canada West hockey at the university more than 35 years ago. Gary Bowie was the university’s athletic director in the early 1980s when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!This butt is no joke!
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A major fire which burned through the river valley in the area of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands on Tuesday afternoon was likely started by improperly disposed smoking materials. “This is our fire season,” stated Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Marc Rathwell at a press briefing on Wednesday at city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety at local food facilities a concern to City officials
By Jensen, Randy on April 23rd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com There are heightened concerns about local food plant safety after outbreaks of COVID-19 at the Cargill High River meat packing plant and JBS Lakeside plant in Brooks have hit employees hard and begun to spread in both communities. City of Lethbridge Director of Emergency Management Marc Rathwell admitted there was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to numerous charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 23rd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of two men charged in connection with a robbery last year is headed for trial, while a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the other man. Kyle James Young Pine pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of robbery, unlawful confinement, disguised with intent, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!River valley fire likely started by smoking materials
By Lethbridge Herald on April 22nd, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A major fire which burned through the river valley in the area of the Elizabeth Hall Wetlands on Tuesday afternoon was likely started by improperly disposed smoking materials.“This is our fire season,” stated Chief of Fire and Emergency Services Marc Rathwell at a press briefing on Wednesday at city hall. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced to 90 days on several charges
By Shurtz, Delon on April 22nd, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences he committed earlier this year appeared to take a 90-day jail sentence in stride. Grant Tyler Williams even apologized to the judge and wished him good health. “I take full responsibility for all my actions,” Williams said Friday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATB donating hand sanitizer to Alta. non-profits
By Jensen, Randy on April 22nd, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD ATB recognized hand sanitizer is in short supply and can be costly if it is available. Essential non-profit organizations are still serving the public and are in critical need. To help meet this need, ATB delivered almost 500 750-millilitre bottles of Minhas Brewing sanitizer to 20 non-profit organizations across the province. Locally, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA CEO to speak at Thursday’s SACPA session
By Jensen, Randy on April 22nd, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lethbridge YWCA and Harbour House Women’s Emergency Shelter are anticipating the instances of severe domestic violence to increase and staff are fearful for safety of women in the community who are in abusive relationships. This week’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs speaker will elaborate on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who is on ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight?
By Sulz, Dave on April 22nd, 2020
Dave Sulz lethbridge herald dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com Sharon Lawson’s appearance tonight on the popular television quiz show “Jeopardy!” won’t just fulfil one of her bucket list items. “It was pretty much my entire bucket list,” said the long-time fan of the show starring host Alex Trebek. Lawson, who works in the Dean’s Office in the Faculty of ... Read More »
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