City closure to mark Truth and Reconciliation as day of reflection
By Al Beeber on August 31st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge will mark the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 by closing city facilities that day. Mayor Chris Spearman made the announcement at City Hall Monday where he talked to media along with Indigenous Relations Advisor Perry Stein and Amanda Scout, a member of the Reconciliation Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man granted bail while seeking to apply for drug treatment court
By Tim Kalinowski on August 31st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man with a history of not complying with his release conditions has been given one last chance to obtain his freedom while his matters wind through the courts. Jyi Mickell Trotter, who faces numerous charges, was granted cash bail for $4,000 with several conditions in Lethbridge provincial court on Monday. Trotter, 41, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Royal Canadian Legion offering help for Afghan vets
By medicinehatnews on August 28th, 2021
The Legion’s Dominion President Bruce Julian issued a public statement on Friday offering help for Canadian veterans during the current crisis in Afghanistan. “The Royal Canadian Legion stands ready to support our veterans impacted by the ongoing tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan. We know there is great distress right now and we are here to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrating 100 years with a lifetime of memories
By Al Beeber on August 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He watched an Air Force colleague die in a crash and nearly lost his freedom after taking photos in a restricted zone in Romania while travelling Europe. And Dan Rohovie is still making memories as he approaches his 100th birthday on Sept. 11. Rohovie, a long-time Canadian Pacific Railway engineer who grew up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Environment Lethbridge planning Reuse Rendezvous for next month
By medicinehatnews on August 28th, 2021
Reuse Rendezvous is back! After a one-year hiatus due to COVID-19 restrictions, Environment Lethbridge is running the program on Sept. 10-12. The program, first launched by the City of Lethbridge in 2011, is now hosted by Environment Lethbridge and gives residents a chance to give away unwanted “gently used” items. “We know many people have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holy Spirit School Division ready to welcome students
By Al Beeber on August 28th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Holy Spirit Roman Catholic School Division is ready to greet students for another school year on Wednesday. With a fourth wave of COVID-19 hitting, superintendent Ken Sampson said Friday the division is following Alberta Health protocols and will change them if given a new directive. “Of course we’re cautious, we’re wanting to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pair accused of multiple criminal offences hope to resolve charges
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man and woman charged with multiple offences following a Crime Suppression Team investigation last year are seeking to resolve some of their charges when they return to court next week. The matters were adjourned in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday until Sept. 2. On Mar. 24 of 2020 members of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County supporting Readymade Indigenous event
By Nikki Jaimieson - Sunny South News on August 27th, 2021
Lethbridge County is supporting a Readymade event in honour of Indigenous culture. Council received an invitation to attend the Readymade Community Centre’s Celebration of Indigenous Culture event Sept. 11, which will feature dancers, drummers, speakers, storytellers, artisans, and a teepee raising to celebrate and bring awareness to Indigenous culture in the area. Another letter from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southland pancake breakfast supports Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com There was a banner crowd of supporters on hand for Southland Trailer’s 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Thursday morning, which saw proceeds donated to the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association (LTRA). From 7 to 11 a.m. at Southland’s 41st Street North location, patrons were treated to an ample supply of flapjacks and sausages while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman guilty of $46,000 theft from employer sentenced to year in jail
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A former Lethbridge woman, who stole over $46,000 in cash and merchandise from her long-time employer, was sentenced to one year in prison in Lethbridge provincial court on Thursday. A visibly distraught Melanie Dawn Vaillancourt was taken into custody immediately following the verdict delivered by Judge Kristin Ailsby to begin serving her one-year ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing stolen property charges in resolution discussions
By Tim Kalinowski on August 27th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing nearly 50 charges of possession of stolen property is still engaged in potential resolution discussions with the Crown. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford, who represents the accused, Gerald David Thurber, 53, told the court on Thursday he was hopeful of making progress on the case at his next appearance on Sept. ... Read More »
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