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Man hopes to make bail after breaching conditions
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man for whom an arrest warrant was issued after he breached release conditions and then never showed up for court, is back in custody. Cole Randall Martin hopes his incarceration will be short-lived, however. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where Martin appeared by CCTV from the Lethbridge ... Read More »
1 responseHealth Canada advises to be prepared for wildfire smoke risks
By Anna Smith SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 23rd, 2024
As wildfire season takes hold across the province and country, Health Canada reminds residents that even if there are no fires in the area, smoke can travel thousands of kilometres and pose a health hazard. Wildfire smoke is a serious air pollutant, said Health Canada regional air quality specialist, Opel Vuzi. “The smoke is a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail decision expected for man accused in stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month expects to find out today if a judge will release him on bail. A bail hearing was held last week for Christopher David Smith, who is charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. At the conclusion of the bail hearing, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grupo Latino celebrates Colombian culture
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2024
Grupo Latino Lethbridge celebrated everything Colombian with traditional food and dances along with Latin rock music in a party-style environment at Galt Gardens on Saturday. The Bandeja Paisa Latin Rock Fest focused not only on the music, but also on a popular Colombian culinary dish of the bandeja paisa, which is a breakfast and lunch ... Read More »
3 responsesPublic hearings include Streets Alive, Wood’s Homes properties
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2024
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A public hearing will be held this afternoon in council chambers on a proposed land use bylaw amendment for a property owned by Streets Alive. It is one of five public hearings to be staged today. The hearings start at 3 p.m. The amendment for the Streets Alive property would allow ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn public over phishing scams
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 20th, 2024
A new phishing scam of fake missing person posts are circling around social media, and Lethbridge police are urging the public to verify information on the internet before sharing. Police have noticed an influx of posts, primarily targeted to Facebook Buy and Sell groups, of missing pets, children and wandering seniors, with the intent of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grupo Latino Lethbridge celebrating Colombian Independence Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Today is Colombian Independence Day and Grupo Latino Lethbridge is celebrating by combining traditional food and Latin Rock at a party in Galt Gardens. The Bandeja Paisa Latin Rock Fest is a free event from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today that will highlight one of the most popular Colombian culinary dishes; the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Disabilities no limit for adaptive water skiers
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com An Alberta organization is helping those with disabilities enjoy the water this summer during various clinics across the province. Water Ski and Wake Alberta has been hosting its Splash Adaptive program since 2021, aiding disabled people on their journey to water ski fun. Jason Beekman, a coach with SkiAbility, says this initiative ensures ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New surveillance teams to help fight rural crime
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two surveillance teams have been launched to help the RCMP fight rural crime in Alberta. The teams – one based in Edmonton and the other Calgary – have been operational for several weeks. Each plainclothes team is comprised of one sergeant and seven sheriffs, all with specialized surveillance training, media heard in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of sexually assaulting boy faces new charges involving child porn
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man’s plan to resolve several sex-related offences next month in Taber may be in jeopardy after he was arrested and charged with more offences. The accused is set to resolve charges of sexual assault, making child pornography, accessing child pornography, and possessing child pornography when he returns to Taber court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City duo bring new life to old houses
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Two Lethbridge residents are restoring history and neighbourhoods one house at a time as they believe preserving memories is important for the community and the houses deserve a second chance. One of the many houses Anita Rigaux and Kent Andersson have rescued and restored was built in 1912. It is located on the ... Read More »
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