Southern Alberta News
Stabbing earns woman one-year jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Stealing cash from a stranger during a violent confrontation has earned a Lethbridge woman a one-year jail sentence. Glenda Day Chief, 32, was charged with robbery late last year after a man was stabbed during a fight in Galt Gardens on Nov. 2. The victim, who was taken to the hospital with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA honours women of distinction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual YWCA Lethbridge and District Women of Distinction awards was a total hit with multiple members of the community in attendance Friday night to support this year’s recipients. Four women on Friday became part of a long list of outstanding individuals who throughout the years have been recognized as women of distinction. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province to invest millions in affordable housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta government is planning to invest $840 million over the next three years if Budget 2024 passes to building more than 5,000 affordable housing units which the UCP says would support more than 6,000 jobs. More than $400 million of that money will support housing projects through the Affordable Housing Partnership Program ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police warn residents to avoid scams
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The old adage that there’s a sucker born every minute may hold true to this day. And during Fraud Prevention Month, Lethbridge police are warning residents to keep an eye out for scams. Only five to 10 per cent of frauds are actually reported to police, LPS sergeant Kevin Talbot of the Economic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second accused pleads guilty to manslaughter in Tailfeathers case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A second Fort Macleod man has been sentenced for his role in the vicious beating death of Lane Tailfeathers nearly three years ago. Richard William Lavell, 45, who had been charged with second-degree murder and interfering with a dead body, pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to manslaughter, and was sentenced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L drama dept. staging Jesus Christ Superstar
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Department of Drama latest production, a Rock Opera titled Jesus Christ Superstar opens today at the university theatre with daily performances at 7:30 p.m. until Saturday. During a media availability Monday morning, director Doug MacArthur told reporters the production would not have been possible without the collaboration of close ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Failure to comply lands jail stint
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has repeatedly failed to follow court orders has been sentenced to four months in jail. Jyi Mickell Trotter, 44, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of failure to comply with conditions of a release order, and single counts of possession of stolen credit cards ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Time transition raises concerns about impact on health
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2024
A doctor of clinical psychology is raising concerns about the affect daylight saving time has on the mind and body. Simon Sherry is a doctor of clinical psychology at CRUX psychology, and professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience at Dalhousie University. “Daylight saving time is a major public health challenge,” Sherry says. “That ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collegiate institute expands opportunities in trades for youth
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 9th, 2024
Various representatives and stakeholders from southern Alberta school divisions, along with government officials, gathered at Lethbridge College to join the college’s Youth Initiatives Team Friday in learning more about Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute and its programming. “Just really excited to be here in Lethbridge for this important day and important event,” said Education Minister Demetrios ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!St. Francis Junior High set to entertain with Aladdin Jr.
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Drama students from St. Francis Junior High School are gearing up to welcome members of the community to enjoy their latest production of Aladdin Jr. beginning Tuesday at the school’s gymnasium. Director Dino Caputo spoke to media Friday and said playgoers can expect professional level theatre put on by junior high school students. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to address motion on bike lane construction
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com An official business motion to be presented Tuesday to Lethbridge city council could kick to the curb future plans for dedicated bicycle lanes here. And it reflects the curbed enthusiasm some in the city have for the new lanes that were constructed downtown last year. Councillor Rajko Dodic has drafted an OBM calling ... Read More »
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