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Two year sentence for drug trafficking
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The matter of one of two brothers sentenced to federal prison terms for unrelated offences was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday. Tresor Nkuba, 28, was sentenced in July in Lethbridge provincial court to two years in a federal prison after he pleaded guilty to robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, ... Read More »
Hearing set for 2023 on human trafficking charges
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com One of several men charged a year ago in relation to human trafficking and other sex-related offences will wait until next year for a preliminary hearing on some of the charges. During Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, Lethbridge lawyer Jeremy Debow, acting as agent for Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford, asked the court to return the ... Read More »
Lack of discipline helping Riders find a way to lose
After the Blue Bombers flew out of Regina last Sunday with a 20-18 victory, the TV talking heads were unanimous that great teams find a way to win. That is true, and the Bombers are a great team. But the fact of the matter is the Saskatchewan Roughriders found a way to lose, snatching defeat ... Read More »
Canadian author launching new book at Word on the Street
Lethbridge’s Word on the Street Book and Magazine Festival is coming up on September 17 at the Public Library Main Branch downtown. This year the event celebrates its ninth year, advocating reading, literacy, and Canadian authors. Author Jo Treggiari, finalist for the Governor General Literary Award, will make a virtual appearance at the festival with ... Read More »
CultureLINK bus pilot project concludes
This past weekend saw the wrap-up of the CultureLINK bus pilot project. This fare-free bus connected the river valley, downtown core and cultural attractions. CultureLINK ran from June 27 until September 4 and connected Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Fort Whoop-Up, Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, Southern Alberta Art Gallery Maansiksiksitsitapiitsinikssin, Casa and Nikka Yuko ... Read More »
Jones looks to leadership role with Hurricanes
Olds’s Jett Jones has three full seasons under his belt with the Lethbridge Hurricanes and is now going in to his 20-year-old season with the club. “It was really good,” said Jones, on his off season. “It felt like forever for the last couple of weeks here. But worked out a lot, skated a lot, ... Read More »
Human trafficking case sees further adjournment
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for one of several people charged in relation to a human trafficking case appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday to adjourn his client’s case once again. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed represented Khaled Alsaid in provincial court Wednesday, in regard to a charge of failing to comply with release order conditions. The ... Read More »
Catholic School Division working towards inclusion of Indigenous culture
Holy Spirit Catholic School Division is working towards an inclusive school environment that fosters education towards Indigenous culture in its classrooms. With First Nations, Metis and Inuit support workers adding critical members to the team, they work in schools to provide support, education, and resources for young learners. Contributions to the education include learning the ... Read More »
THURSDAY, September 08, 2022
BOYCE, Theresa BRAUN, Peter CAMERON, June CRITTENDEN, Joyce GRAY, Carmel JORDAN, Phyllis V. JURISICH, Dragoslav MUNRO, Ida NEUFELDT, Dennis John OTTO, Harlow Donovan SNOWDON, Thomas William (Bill) WILLIAMS, Dorothy... Read More »
City outlines advantages of advocacy framework
Al Beeber – Lethbridge Herald – Advocacy is one of the components of city governance and on Tuesday that subject was addressed at a committee meeting of city council. Carly Kleisinger, the City of Lethbridge administration’s chief of staff, talked about the city’s advocacy framework with the Advocacy Advisory Committee of Lethbridge city council. That committee ... Read More »
Freedom Convoy caused economic hardship and grief
Editor: I am appalled at the letter to the editor (Herald Sept. 1) from Jill Skriver who said she supports the convoy hoodlums who in my view if they had been successful in convincing Canadians not to support public health guidelines would have meant a serious blow to the freedom of many Canadians. There is ... Read More »
