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Oki signs celebrate Indigenous connection
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge partnered up with six local organizations on Wednesday at Park Place Mall to create the next generation of Oki signs. The signs will be decorated with Indigenous art from local artists and displayed at Park Place Mall, University of Lethbridge, Galt Museum and Archives, Lethbridge Public ... Read More »
Letter arguing against COVID stats misses the mark
Editor: With Jack Derksen’s letter to the editor two weeks ago arguing against my COVID statistics, and Jill Skriver’s letter Sept. 14, there are just so many mistakes and flaws in their positions that I have to respond. Checking statistics this morning from Johns Hopkins University, Florida has 80,647 deaths for a population of 22 ... Read More »
Social support network must form part of a crime prevention strategy
Editor: In the Lethbridge Herald of Thursday, Sept. 22, there appeared a guest column written by Tyler Shandro titled “Longer sentences, better bail regime needed in Canada.” In this column Shandro cited the Miles Sanderson case as justification for harsher treatment for offenders. In stark contrast, in Friday’s Herald (Sept. 23) there appears a Canadian ... Read More »
Bail hearing thwarted again due to profane outburst
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man whose bail hearing in April was adjourned after he exploded in a profanity-laced tirade in court, blew another bail hearing Monday following yet another angry outburst at the judge. Stephen Rene Geworsky was scheduled for a bail hearing on charges of robbery, assault and mischief causing damage under $5,000, but when the ... Read More »
Oliver Block officially designated as Municipal Historic Resource
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave second and third reading to a bylaw which designates the Oliver Block downtown as a Municipal Historic Resource. Council approved the motion unanimously. Councillor Rajko Dodic was absent from the meeting. The Oliver Block is deemed significant for its association with the early commercial development in the ... Read More »
Airport changes underway to accommodate Flair Airlines
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Construction at the Lethbridge Airport has resumed, as some final touches are needed in anticipation of Flair Airlines’ 16-week trial to test the viability of the low cost carrier in Lethbridge starting on Dec. 1. Passengers flying in and out of Lethbridge Airport terminal during the trial can expect to see some temporary ... Read More »
Crown seeking three years for violent slashing incident
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who slashed a motorist in the face with a knife could face as much as three years in a federal prison if the judge agrees with a recommendation by the Crown. Crown Prosecutor Dawn Janecke said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court Peter Ajang should go to prison for 30 to 36 months for slashing ... Read More »
Library storytellers highlight history of Orange Shirt Day
The library hosted an Indigenous Storytelling event in the Kid’s Corner of the Lethbridge Public Library’s Main Branch Tuesday, gathering kids together to share Indigenous culture and stories as part of Reconciliation Week here in the city. Reading from Kevin Noble Maillard’s Fry Bread: A Native American Story, participants were treated to the story and ... Read More »
Hurricanes ship Nash to Winnipeg, land Zimmer
The Lethbridge Hurricanes were busy on the trade front on Tuesday. The Hurricanes traded fourth-year forward Ty Nash to the Winnipeg Ice in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2023 Western Hockey League Prospects Draft. The 19-year-old Scottsdale, Ariz., product collected 66 points in 144 games with the Hurricanes. “He plays real hard,” said ... Read More »
Horns’ Aellen prepares for RBC Training Ground national final
University of Lethbridge women’s rugby player Molly Aellen was announced earlier this month as one of the 100 finalists that will be a part of the RBC Training Ground national final in Ottawa next month. “I haven’t been doing anything specific for that because I am in season for my university rugby,” said Aellen, on ... Read More »
Community band celebrates sweet sounds of 35 years
The Lethbridge Community Band celebrated its 35th anniversary at Casa with a wine and cheese-themed event on Sunday. There were also speeches from band members and city Coun. Mark Campbell as well as entertainment for attendees from the LCB. René Van De Vendel is the LCB president and has been involved with the band since ... Read More »
