Southern Alberta News
Free transit to Henderson for July 1 evening festivities
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Saturday is party time around the country with Canada Day celebrations in the spotlight. And The City of Lethbridge is making it easier for residents planning to hit Henderson Lake on Saturday evening to catch entertainment and enjoy the festivities. Limited parking around Henderson Lake Park doesn’t have to be a deterrent because ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kayaking program to make a splash again for summer seniors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Nord-Bridge Senior Centre is gearing up for their summer programming, which begins as early as next week with the return of intro to kayaking for seniors over 55 years old. Program coordinator Ashley Kern said their intro to kayaking was so successful last year, that they decided to bring it back for all ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with drug offences the day bail conditions relaxed
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Standoff man who was granted bail in February on drug-related charges, was arrested earlier this month, the same day his bail conditions were relaxed to give him more freedom. On June 8 Larry Healy Jr. was in Lethbridge court of justice where the judge agreed to amend his previous bail conditions and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Multiple collisions played role in Wednesday traffic delays
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Incidents on Whoop-Up Drive and Crowsnest Trail Wednesday evening left many motorists stranded on the east side of the Oldman River unable to reach West Lethbridge for hours. One incident occurred just after 4 p.m. when a flatbed trailer carrying equipment jack-knifed and flipped on its side in front of startled drivers, some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weather opening door to grasshopper invasion
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
As the hot and dry weather continues, the risk of invasive grasshoppers in southern Alberta multiplying in large quantities increases. One expert in this field says Lethbridge is looking fairly safe this summer but there are pockets of land throughout western Canada that may see significant problems due to the recent heatwave. University of Lethbridge ... Read More »
2 responsesDog agility a sport for owner and pet
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 30th, 2023
A dog may be mans’ best friend, but Evelyn Sera’s dog will jump through hoops for her – literally. That takes a special kind of relationship, and a whole lot of training, particularly if dog and owner participate in dog agility competitions. “Agility is basically a sport, a dog sport,” Sera says. “The challenge of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets jail for offences he doesn’t remember
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 26-year-old Lethbridge man who doesn’t remember committing a robbery and stealing thousands of dollars worth of diamond rings, has been sentenced to a year in jail. Although he has no memory of the two unrelated offences, Payton McDonald pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge court of justice to single charges of robbery ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournments granted on sex assault, shooting cases
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man accused of holding a woman against her will and repeatedly sexually assaulting her, won’t return to court until next month after his lawyer has had time to review reams of disclosure from the Crown’s office. The case against Bernard Alonzo Gibson was adjourned May 31 after Calgary lawyer Robin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cougar sightings on the rise, says Fish and Wildlife
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2023
Recent police reports suggest there is at least one wild cougar roaming freely around Lethbridge, but the provincial government is not so sure these complaints are legitimate, even if sightings are on the rise. Lethbridge Police Service announced two separate reports of sightings of a cougar in Lethbridge over the past few days. On Tuesday, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fundraiser has clear vision for cataract sufferers
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 29th, 2023
Jana Katoch is a local teen with a mission to clear the vision ahead for individuals in underdeveloped countries struggling with cataracts. She created the fundraiser through Seva Canada, Team Global Cataract fund, with the goal of helping 100 individuals who struggle with cataracts. Katoch’s grandfather struggled with his vision because of cataracts, and she ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collisions tie up city traffic well into Wednesday evening
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A late afternoon mishap in the westbound lanes of Whoop-Up Drive just before the bridge snarled traffic for hours on Wednesday. Around 4:15 p.m. a flatbed trailer carrying equipment appeared to jackknife across the lanes landing on its side, blocking westbound lanes which were filled with traffic heading home after work. Some vehicles ... Read More »
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