Southern Alberta News
Man wants bail while waiting for trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 10th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is charged with several weapon-related offences and won’t stand trial until the end of next month, hopes a judge will let him out on bail while he waits. Danial Mark Ferguson was scheduled to have a detention review this week in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, but when his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-scooter season comes to an end
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the arrival of snow and low temperatures, Neuron Mobility E-scooters and E-bikes season has come to an end here, after what the company is calling a successful riding season that had a positive impact in Lethbridge. Head of Corporate Affairs for Neuron Mobility Canada, Isaac Ransom spoke to the Herald on Monday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused human trafficker still waiting to face trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who was ordered last September to stand trial on several sex-related offences, is still waiting to schedule a trial. The matter was in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench Monday where Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller acknowledged that the case has been “dragging” on since the preliminary hearing in September. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing delayed for man who killed teen
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was found guilty late last year of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death, will have to wait several more months before he’s sentenced. A sentencing date was expected to be set Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench for Dustin Big Bull, who, on Oct. 26, was convicted of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Opportunities growing for female hockey players
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 9th, 2024
Female hockey in the past has struggled with participation to the point where girls would have to play on male teams in order to have the opportunity to hit the ice. But now the number of female hockey teams has expanded, giving more opportunities to girls. Lethbridge Cyclones U-18 coach Cody Sincennes shared the difference ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City activates snow routes
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the first snowfall of the year has come the first snow route activation of the season, and the City of Lethbridge is reminding residents to remove vehicles from these routes when they’ve been activated. City of Lethbridge Transportation Operations manager Juliane Ruck talked to reporters Monday morning about the importance of keeping ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical society launches back alley sign project
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitors to downtown may have recently noticed new signs posted at the entrance to alleyways in recent weeks. The Back Alley Naming Project is an initiative of the Lethbridge Historical Society which is aimed at telling the stories behind people who helped build the city. The society on its website says that when ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cold weather puts bodies at risk
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 9th, 2024
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and anyone with firsthand experience will confirm, there is nothing delightful about frostbite and other cold induced conditions. Windburn, frostbite, and hypothermia all pose serious risks to the health of those exposed to extreme cold. The lower the temperature dips and the longer the exposure, the higher the risk ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge College welcomes new students for new semester
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 6th, 2024
As the first week of the new year wraps up, a new semester emerges on the horizon for post-secondary students. Though classes aren’t in session until Monday, students new to Lethbridge College were welcomed on Friday and introduced to the institution and campus. While some of the freshmen are southern Alberta locals, when asked by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author’s book nominated for award
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 6th, 2024
A local author and illustrator’s new children’s book has been named a finalist for an Eric Hoffer Award. The award, named in honour of the late American philosopher, is “one of the largest international book awards for small, academic and independent presses.” Constance Douglas continues her stories with “Choose Your Road to Happiness with Shnoogy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial set for man facing multiple weapons charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who has been waiting to set trial dates ever since he pleaded not guilty nearly six weeks ago to numerous criminal offences, will stand trial for two days beginning the end of next month. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, an agent for the accused’s lawyer ... Read More »
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