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Catholic schools honouring Truth and Reconciliation this week
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Previously, schools within the Medicine hat Catholic Board of Education have individually held celebrations and learnings during the week leading up to Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. This year marks a decade since Orange Shirt Day was established as an observance, and MHCBE wanted to acknowledge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!More than 40 employers to attend MHC career expo Oct. 4
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat College is hosting its fall career expo Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the main campus in Centennial Hall and the B-wing. More than 45 employers from across Western Canada will be in attendance, talking to potential employees about their organization, current job opportunities available and their application process. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Animal Food Bank supply drive seeks immediate community support
By Samantha Johnson Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
reporter@medicinehatnews.com As a lead-up to Pet Fest this weekend, the Animal Food Bank is having a Fill the Truck pet supplies drive. The truck is located at Big M Ford Lincoln, and supplies can be dropped off during regular working hours (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) through Friday. All pet supplies are needed, including food, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing numerous stolen property and weapons charges is challenging the accusations over claimed rights violation
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on September 27th, 2023
https://www.medicinehatnews.com@MedicineHatNews A Cypress County man charged with 60 gun offences plans to invoke a Charter challenge to oppose the accusations before a two-day trial in early 2024. Denver Ailsby was arrested last January after members of the ALERT regional crime unit in Medicine Hat stated they found a stolen all-terrain vehicle and a variety of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rezoning request for LHA proposal gets mixed reaction from public
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The questions were asked and as councillor Rajko Dodic told his fellow members of city council, they were answered during a lengthy and contentious public hearing last Tuesday afternoon into a request to rezone a property so Lethbridge Housing Association can build a 30-bed supportive housing unit. After hearing five-minute presentations by a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman ordered to appear for sentencing in impaired driving case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has ordered that a woman who pleaded guilty to impaired driving and failure to remain at the scene of an accident, personally attend court for her sentencing hearing. Shenese Amy-Llynn Prefontaine, who lives in Calgary, was set to be sentenced Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice. Lethbridge lawyer Cara Lebenzon told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta municipalities want more infrastructure funding from province
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Municipalities organization will be presenting a resolution at its convention in Edmonton this week calling on the province to increase funding by $1 billion to municipalities. The convention and trade show runs today through Friday in Edmonton. The organization represents municipalities where 85 per cent of Albertans live and its services ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused recalls some details of deadly altercation with clarity
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Dustin Big Bull seemed to struggle remembering certain details of the day three years ago when he stabbed 16-year-old Tregan Crow Eagle to death, but other details he recalled with striking clarity as he gave evidence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where he is on trial for second-degree murder. Big Bull described ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City and RLAC awards highlight contributions to reconciliation
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 27th, 2023
It was an evening of community and celebration Monday as the City of Lethbridge and the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) recognized community members and organizations who have made a meaningful contribution to the advancement of reconciliation. The inaugural awards feature eight categories including two that highlight the work of young people, as well as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE seeking raises for care workers
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Health care workers who are members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) rallied Monday outside a local supportive living facility to protest a lack of wage increases since 2017. AUPE members rallied outside the Good Samaritan Society’s Park Meadows Village and Cottages, and vice president for AUPE South region, Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in human trafficking case committed to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 27th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man accused in relation to a three-year-old human trafficking case has been ordered to stand trial. Mohammad Neirabani, who faced eight sex-related offences, was committed Tuesday following his preliminary hearing in Lethbridge court of justice to stand trial on three of the charges; sexual contact with a child, sexual counsel ... Read More »
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