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Irrigation districts, County sign collaboration framework
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A new framework for regional collaboration was signed on Monday between the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District (LNID) and Lethbridge County. The collaboration framework requires the parties meet regularly to discuss potential projects and opportunities for collaboration, as well as the guidelines for how project budgets will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fatal shooting in Blairmore investigated by ASIRT
By Shurtz, Delon on February 13th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald -BLAIRMORE A man is dead following a police shooting Tuesday in Blairmore. At about 5 p.m. two RCMP officers responding to a call for service tried to stop a vehicle in the parking lot of the Home Hardware store in Blairmore. A confrontation with the driver ensued, during which the officers fired their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with luring, assault to stay in custody
By Shurtz, Delon on February 13th, 2020
Delon Shurtz Lethbridge Herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 39-year-old Lethbridge man accused of luring and assaulting a 13-year-old girl in 2017 will remain in custody while he stands trial in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench next week. Gary James Lippa had been out on bail until recently, when he was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s enforcement limited for asbestos regulations
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 13th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking those contemplating any kind of renovation, construction or demolition project on their property to first contemplate the risk of asbestos exposure before taking any steps. “Houses pre-1985 generally have some form of asbestos,” says City of Lethbridge building inspection services manager Kerry Crump; “whether ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galentine’s Day to benefit YWCA Harbour House
By Bobinec, Greg on February 13th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com Each February for the last three years, Girl Gang Kindness Lethbridge has teamed up with Hudsons Canada’s Pub to help bring an evening of kindness and support for the YWCA Harbour House and Amethyst Project. The annual Galentine’s Day is not only a way to bring together and celebrate the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!EPIC career fair offers hands-on insight to high school students
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Call it career “speed-dating;” call it getting off to great start for a future of work; or call it a networking exercise. Whatever you call it, the EPIC interactive career fair is about helping high school students find a way forward toward finding their first job or potential career, said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hit-and-run in stolen vehicle leads to charges
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2020
Delon ShurtzLethbridge Heralddshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comA 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 the vehicles was fleeing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One dead in RCMP shooting
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2020
Lethbridge HeraldA man is dead following a police shooting Tuesday in Blairmore.At about 5 p.m. two RCMP officers responding to a call for service tried to stop a vehicle in the parking lot of the Home Hardware store in Blairmore.A confrontation with the driver ensued, during which the officers fired their guns. The vehicle travelled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reptiles, amphibians at risk in Canada, says WWF study
By Kalinowski, Tim on February 12th, 2020
Tim Kalinowski Lethbridge Herald tkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A recent study led by the Canadian chapter of the World Wildlife Federation found reptiles and amphibians are more at risk in Canada than any other classification of endangered or at-risk species. “From logging to housing to industrial and agricultural development, the impact of humans continues to be felt by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local groups working to make internet a safer experience
By Bobinec, Greg on February 12th, 2020
Greg Bobinec Lethbridge Herald gbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com February 11 marks the worldwide Safer Internet Day initiative, and Lethbridge Police Service and the Lethbridge Sexual Violence Action Committee are working together for a better and safer internet experience. Safer Internet Day calls upon young people, parents, caregivers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, businesses and policy makers to join ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug charges stayed against two Edmonton men
By Shurtz, Delon on February 12th, 2020
Delon Shurtz lethbridge herald dshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Drug charges are no longer proceeding against two men who were arrested more than two years ago by ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team. The two Edmonton men, Abel Gebeyehu and Brandon Ferguson, were each facing a charge of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking after police searched a vehicle ... Read More »
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