Southern Alberta News
City man set to stand trial for sexually assaulting woman
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 47-year-old man accused of assaulting two women in the last two months, is getting ready to stand trial in relation to one of the women. Malek Fares made an appearance Thursday in a Lethbridge courtroom, where his lawyer pleaded not guilty on his behalf to charges of assault, sexual assault and assault ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Standoff man to stand trial on two sets of drug charges, hopes to make bail on third set
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who faces drug and weapon-related charges from three separate incidents in Lethbridge in 2022 and 2023, will stand trial later this year in relation to two of the matters. At about 10:15 p.m. on Dec. 2022 officers were patrolling in the 300 block of 4 and 5 Street South following ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!211 providing a connection to vital services
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta is raising awareness about 2-1-1, a service that provides support to residents in multiple areas of life. February 11 has been designated 211 Day. In a recent release, the United Way states that 211 is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge to stand trial in September
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge nearly a year ago will stand trial later this year. Dehandre Mabior Sayed is scheduled to stand trial on Sept. 9, 10 and 12 in Lethbridge court of justice. A voir dire – a mini trial within a trial – to determine the admissibility ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt event showcases Afro-fusion dance moves
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Members of the community had the opportunity to learn some Afro-fusion dance moves during the Creative Community:Black History Month event at the Galt Museum and Archives Wednesday. Abdulaziz Sani of the BIPOC foundation spoke to attendees about the history of African dances that have influenced other rhythms in South America prior to teaching ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Education support workers to rally for better pay
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2024
Education support workers are calling for fair pay because they say they are unable to live off poverty wages they are receiving within Alberta. Local education support workers will be joining their counterparts across the province on Saturday with a rally to bring attention to their message that current are lower than the poverty line ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Workplace is evolving, Chamber session told
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 8th, 2024
With the rapid advancement of technology and the introduction of Generation Z into the workforce the workplace is evolving. Gathering to delve deeper into the some of the challenges and triumphs of multi-generational, or generationally diverse workplaces, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce welcomed Natalie Amyotte, Director of Human Resources and Privacy with Lethbridge Family Services, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman gets house arrest for defrauding U of L
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A city woman who was set to stand trial for three weeks in May for defrauding the University of Lethbridge of thousands of dollars, has been placed on house arrest. Donna Court, whose trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s bench was cancelled, pleaded guilty last month to one count of fraud over $5,000, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in sex assaults granted bail to attend addiction treatment centre
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of holding two women against their will and sexually assaulting them, will be released on bail as soon as he’s able to attend a treatment centre. Justice Jerry LeGrandeur agreed during a bail hearing this week in Lethbridge court of justice to release Bernard Alonzo Gibson from remand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City starting water meter upgrade project
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge will be upgrading thousands of water meters across the city to make it more convenient to read without disturbing residents or their pets while staff are in their yards. Water and wastewater operations manager Leanne Lammertsen said Tuesday this is a three-year program to replace about 10,000 water meters ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC to consider request for treatment plant design projects
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 7th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday will hear a request to amend the 2022-31 Capital Improvement Program to add detailed design projects for capacity expansions at the water treatment plant. The SPC consists of all members of city council. A report prepared by Infrastructure Services Director ... Read More »
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