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Ski Swap raises funds for local ski patrol
Canadian Ski Patrol’s 50th annual Winter Extreme New and Used Equipment Sale took place this weekend at Exhibition Park’s main pavilion. Offering great deals on new and used outdoor gear with the proceeds supporting local volunteer First Aid and rescue services provided by the Canadian Ski Patrol’s Southern Alberta Zone. “This has been one of ... Read More »
Disciplinary sentencing recommends dismissal for ‘MemeGate’ officer
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Sentencing for a Lethbridge Police Service officer involved in a 2018 incident where a group chat was created for the creation and distribution of memes deemed to be offensive – which became known at the time as “MemeGate” – was determined on Monday. During a disciplinary hearing for LPS Sgt. Jason Moulton, and ... Read More »
Assault on senior results in six month sentence
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting a 65-year-old man in a fast-food restaurant has earned Steven Edward Kowalchuk a stint at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Kowalchuk, 28, was sentenced to six months in jail after he pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to ... Read More »
LPS cleared in ASIRT report regarding 2019 incident
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) has completed an investigation into an incident that took place in May 2019 and has released the executive director’s full report. ASIRT was directed to investigate the admission of a man to hospital after an interaction with Lethbridge Police Service officers. The report states that ASIRT ... Read More »
Christmas Hope Campaign commences at city hall
With jingle bells signalling the start of the holiday season, the Christmas Hope Campaign has begun in Lethbridge. Marking the 16th consecutive year of the campaign on Monday at City Hall, six agencies: the Lethbridge Food Bank, Interfaith Food Bank, Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree, MyCityCare Shop of Wonders, Volunteer Lethbridge, and the Salvation Army, ... Read More »
Métis Week being celebrated across the province
The Métis Flag was raised outside of City Hall Monday to kick off Métis Week in Alberta. To commemorate the occasion, the City promoted the Michif language with the Métis greeting of hello, Tan’si, celebrating the language and culture of the Métis identity. “The importance of celebrating Métis week is to keep alive the memory ... Read More »
Hurricanes edge Broncos
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes pushed their record to two games over .500 after a 2-1 win over the Swift Current Broncos on Saturday night at the Enmax Centre. The Broncos got the board first courtesy of Caleb Wyrostok at 7:52 of the opening period from Connor Hvidston. The Canes tied the game up on ... Read More »
Magrath volleyball teams crowned league champions
By Ry Clarke LETHBRIDGE HERALD Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Southern Alberta High School Volleyball League post season championship was held this weekend, with Magrath winning both the boys and girls brackets. The boys championship was held in Cardston where Magrath beat Kate Andrews three sets to one, while the girls division played at ... Read More »
Kodiaks show well in weekend matches
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge College Kodiaks volleyball teams were entrenched in a couple of hard-fought matches on home court over the weekend. Both teams had to go five sets against The King’s University.The men lost to TKU three sets to two in their home opener match on Friday. TKU won the opening ... Read More »
City budget deliberations weighing tough decisions
Al Beeber – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – abeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council, acting as the Economic Standing Policy committee, began Monday the lengthy process of deliberating the budget that will be in place for the next four years. The draft budget calls for an annual increase of 3.77 per cent annually over the next four years. City treasurer Darell ... Read More »
