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Metis Nation of Alberta moves forward with vote on draft Constitution
The Metis Nation of Alberta held its 94th Annual General Assembly in Calgary last weekend where delegates voted in favour of moving forward with a province-wide ratification vote on its draft Constitution. Following two-and-a-half years of community engagement with focus groups, community gatherings, written feedback, and previous drafts, the Constitution Commission tabled the new draft ... Read More »
Man facing property charges sentenced on unrelated offences
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 54-year-old man waiting to stand trial on two-year-old charges, has been sentenced for several other criminal offences. Gerald David Thurber was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to four months in jail after he pleaded guilty to four counts of breaching release conditions, two counts of drug possession, and one count of ... Read More »
Judge urges man to maintain medication
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who assaulted three people on separate occasions earlier this year has been advised to stay on his medication if he wants to avoid future problems. After Cody Gregory Fleming was sentenced Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one month in jail for the assaults, Judge John Maher urged him to ... Read More »
Pet owners concerned about prevalence of foxtail
The City of Lethbridge is taking a proactive approach this year to the infestation of foxtail in the area. Foxtail barley is a perennial grass that grows within the city, and although not designated by legislation as a noxious weed it can be dangerous to pets. For this reason, the city is hoping to spread ... Read More »
Man charged with drug offences back in court next week
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 46-year-old Lethbridge man facing a dozen criminal charges may seek his release from remand custody when he returns to court next week. Robert Joseph Zimmer appeared briefly in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, but his matter was adjourned for a week, ostensibly for a bail hearing. Zimmer, who appeared in court by CCTV ... Read More »
Locals medal in pickleball, sport continues to gain popularity
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the Pickleball Canada Western Regional Championship held in Regina last month, multiple local players won medals in their age and skill level categories. “Pickleball has really taken off in this area, there’s nearly 500 to 600 active pickleball players here in the Lethbridge area,” said Michael Wagner, treasurer of the Lethbridge Pickleball ... Read More »
SATURDAY, August 13, 2022
ABRAHA, Tsehainesh "Tsehai" ADAMSON, Arlene BEVANS, Justin GUNDLOCK, Emil DONALDSON, Brian GEORGE, Mary Reay HALMA, Sidney "Sid" HEALY, Justin Lee IKEBUCHI, Ken KAMBEITZ, Phyllis Marie McCARTHY, Gordon "Gord" MULATZ, Shane PUHL, Gavin RAMOTOWSKI, Nadja KAJIWARA, Toshiko (Toshi) ... Read More »
Downtown concert series showcasing Lethbridge artists
Ry Clarke – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Casa and the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge welcomed guests to the fifth concert of its Upside Downtown Summer 2022 Festival in Rotary Square Thursday. Holding a free concert with musical guest Dave McCann, Thursday’s performance saw him playing songs and entertaining crowds. All month long every ... Read More »
There are unexpected benefits to prioritizing your hearing health
Love your ears by booking a hearing test today Photo: iStock Do you suspect you may have hearing loss? Maybe you’ve been told that you have the volume on the television too high. Or you’re struggling to make out what someone on the other end of the phone line is saying. The best thing you ... Read More »
Drug charges resolved from six years back
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 28-year-old man who disappeared for six years after he was caught with drugs on the Blood Reserve, has finally been sentenced. Barzan Ali Zalfo pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to two counts of drug possession and was sentenced to five days in jail, which represents time he has already spent in ... Read More »
Hot off the press: Galt Museum explores evolution of local media
The Galt Museum and Archives has added an update to its History of Local Media exhibit on display in the Discovery Hall in partnership with the University of Lethbridge’s Museum Studies Program. Cass Williamson conducted research into the history of media in Lethbridge during her spring 2022 academic term through the University’s program. Expanding on ... Read More »
