Southern Alberta News
Hyggen comments on needs assessment report
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Mayor Blaine Hyggen has issued a statement regarding a presentation made to the Social and Safety Standing Policy committee of city council Thursday on an Indigenous Womens Needs Assessment. “The needs assessment report was a tough read, but an important one. It highlights the opportunities we have to do better and provides recommendations ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat council sanctions mayor, strips her of powers and salary
By Collin Gallant -SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on March 22nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDcgallant@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council has stripped Mayor Linnsie Clark of most of her remaining powers, along with half her salary, for violating council’s code of conduct during an exchange with city manager Ann Mitchell last summer. Clark, however, says she’s seeking a legal opinion about the penalties that she described as “shocking and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public library hosting author event
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 22nd, 2024
Lethbridge Public Library is hosting a local author fair at main branch downtown Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in celebration of writing. The author fair will showcase variety of different authors and workshops for aspiring authors that are just beginning their writing journey. “Local Authors Fair has two purposes. One is to promote our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two suspects in home invasion released from custody, third suspect still awaiting bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of three Lethbridge people accused in relation to a home invasion and robbery earlier this month have been released from remand custody, while the third is still waiting to have a bail hearing. Donovan James Holmberg, 38, remains in custody following two court hearings since his arrest, the latest on Wednesday when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Growing concern’: Alarm sounded over water situation
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A director with the Livingstone Landowners Group is sounding the alarm on how dire the situation is in his community with water restrictions in hopes people across southern Alberta will take steps to conserve water. Director of the LLG and Pincher Creek resident, Cody Johnson told the Herald Wednesday their situation is very ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police identify victims of cryptocurrency fraud
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hundreds of Canadians were recently identified as cryptocurrency related crime victims by a collaborative effort between multiple law enforcement agencies including the Lethbridge Police Services. Representatives from law enforcement agencies including the RCMP, the Lethbridge Police Service, the Delta Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and cryptocurrency exchanges NDAX and Binance took part of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman released after guilty pleas to charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 21st, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman facing 20 criminal charges, most of them for property related offences, has been sent to jail after pleading guilty to 13 of the charges. Misty Rose Many Shots pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to seven counts of mischief, three counts of failing to comply with probation, and single counts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Gala raises awareness about human trafficking
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2024
Local non-profit organization Not4Sale celebrated its opening of an international home for human trafficking survivors with a recent gala. It was on Nov. 20th when Not4Sale opened their doors to a safe home in Mexico for trafficked survivors to receive refuge, counselling and supports. “It was a fundraiser and also a celebration party. The gala ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Numerous charges net short sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Assaulting two peace officers, threatening to burn a third officer, assaulting a restaurant employee with a can and causing a disturbance has resulted in a short jail term for a Lethbridge woman. Cheyanne McGinnis, 31, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to two counts of assaulting a peace officer, two counts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funding additional spaces in women’s shelters
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 20th, 2024
The Alberta government is providing an additional $10 million over four years to increase bed spaces in women’s shelters. The province on Tuesday announced $5 million will be distributed in 2023-24 to women’s shelters throughout 17 different communities across the province to provide additional spaces for women fleeing violence If the provincial budget is passed, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province ready to host major sporting events
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 20th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The provincial government is heralding six major national and international competitions coming to Alberta which it says will attract 35,000 athletes from 35 different countries. Cardston-Siksika MLA Joseph Schow, the province’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, in a media conference on Tuesday said the province was reaffirming its commitment “to supporting and hosting ... Read More »
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