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Man fined for Raymond break-in
By Shurtz, Delon on February 14th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Tyler James Lane may have been looking for ghosts when he and two friends broke into the Raymond Care Centre last year, but all he found was trouble with the law. The break-in came back to haunt Lane Thursday when he was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty in Lethbridge provincial ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police dealing with youth gangs targeting cellphone retailers
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service says groups or gangs of youth are targeting cellphone retailers and hoping to sell the stolen phones online. In cities throughout the province, including Lethbridge, retailers are being targeted by groups of youths and young adults who enter the store, distract employees and steal cellphones. According ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nurses rally against impending budget cuts
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The United Nurses of Alberta Local 120 says it stands ready to fight alongside its fellow union sisters and brothers if the Kenney government picks a fight with them. “I think they have geared up for a fight with us,” stated Local 120 president Margie Emes. “We are firm in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ice Dragons earn silver at worlds
By Submitted Article on February 14th, 2020
SUBMITTED ARTICLE Typical Canadian sub-zero winter temperatures were little deterrent to Lethbridge’s Coulee Classic Ice Dragons, as they medalled in their inaugural entry at the IIDBF World Ice Dragon Boat Championships in Ottawa over the weekend. “We came to Ottawa with no ice dragon boating experience, and the simple expectation of learning something new and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired LPS inspector Cove to manage The Watch program
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 14th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Former Lethbridge Police Service Insp. Jeff Cove (ret.) has been named as the The Watch program’s new manager. Cove, who retired from the police service six years ago after 35 years in policing, said he was drawn back to The Watch last year as a volunteer because he wanted to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Retired LPS inspector Cove to manage The Watch program
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2020
Tim KalinowskiLethbridge Heraldtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.comFormer Lethbridge Police Service Insp. Jeff Cove (ret.) has been named as the The Watch program’s new manager.Cove, who retired from the police service six years ago after 35 years in policing, said he was drawn back to The Watch last year as a volunteer because he wanted to serve his community in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Importance of childhood play today’s SACPA topic
By Lethbridge Herald on February 13th, 2020
Lethbridge HeraldBy creating awareness of the importance of the early years in children’s development, communities can help create and implement an action plan specific to enhancing healthy childhood development.Today, during the regular weekly SACPA session, at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion, speaker Vicki Hazelwood will present “The Importance of Play: Are Children Getting Enough ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L scholarship dinner to honour Perry family
By Bobinec, Greg on February 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Dhillon School of Business will honour the Perry family and the Perry Family Farm at its 33rd annual scholarship dinner, April 9 at 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre. Every year an outstanding member or members of the southern Alberta community are selected ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged in hit-and-run
By Shurtz, Delon on February 13th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Lethbridge man accused of driving a stolen truck, striking another vehicle, then running away will face numerous charges when he appears in court next month. Police say a witness reported a collision at about 6:21 p.m. Tuesday on University Drive, and said the male driver of one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!From Fort McMurray ashes to Toronto’s red carpet
By Submitted Article on February 13th, 2020
Cardston entrepreneur recognized among best in Canada By Brit Stanford Nearly four years ago, Cinda Spirig returned to southern Alberta as an evacuee, her family’s home lost in the 2016 Fort McMurray fire. In November 2019, Spirig walked the red carpet at the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala in Toronto, where she was recognized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Care from the Heart Radio-a-thon today at CRH
By Bobinec, Greg on February 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation is presenting its annual Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-thon today. The Care from the Heart Day Radio-a-thon will run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Chinook Regional Hospital atrium. Six local radio stations will have live broadcasts throughout the day highlighting the ... Read More »
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