Southern Alberta News
University hosts inaugural Iniskim Future Students Day
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge hosted its inaugural Iniskim Future Students Day on Wednesday at the 1st Choice Savings Centre with over 100 prospective students in attendance. The event was named after the University of Lethbridge’s Blackfoot name Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone, gifted by Elder Bruce Wolf Child in 2002. “Essentially our Iniskim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man hoping for bail in weekend stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing another man on the weekend remains in custody while he waits for Legal Aid to appoint him a lawyer. Robert Junior Rabbit made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he hoped to have a bail hearing but didn’t have a lawyer to assist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges are bogus, accused tells judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old Lethbridge man who refuses to have a bail hearing, will remain in custody on criminal charges he doesn’t believe exist. During a hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, Tyson William Closs refused help from his lawyer and insisted the charges against him are bogus. “There is no criminal charges against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC report addresses lawlessness task force issues
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The terms of reference and other matters regarding the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will be addressed by the Governance Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council this afternoon. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers and consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Rajko Dodic and acting mayor John Middleton-Hope. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community cabaret set for Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
Adults who like to dance and enjoy excellent local music are invited to the Community Cabaret, slated for Saturday at the German Canadian Club. Lost Horse Singers, Jigging with Roy Pogorzelski and Hippodrome are featured this year, complemented by finger foods, cash bar, and transportation if needed for accessibility (or a safe ride home). The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minerals and gems in spotlight
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
An array of rocks and minerals were on display during the Silver Cove’s CanGems Rock and Gem Show at the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre over the past weekend. “The focus of the Rock N’ Gem show is to showcase minerals and fossils, different crystals, gems from around the world,” said Marcel Jensen-Allard, road show ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lying to judge earns Lethbridge man jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old Lethbridge man learned the hard way that lying to a judge is never a good idea. Tyler Don McTavish pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of perjury, and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. On May 10, 2022 McTavish was charged with criminal harassment and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pancholi drops out of NDP race, supports Nenshi
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rakhi Pancholi is out of the race to become the next leader of the Alberta NDP. The MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud on Tuesday morning said she has decided to end her campaign. Pancholi, in an email to media, said she believes the party should unite behind the person who she feels will be the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Funding approved for drug debris cleanup
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday unanimously approved the expenditure of provincial needle debris mitigation funding. The request to approve the funding was made by City administration. A presentation submitted to council by chief financial officer and treasurer Darrell Mathews says the City has entered into a funding agreement with the province to support ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man fined on charge of uttering threats
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Chivalry may still be alive and well, but it landed a 56-year-old man in trouble after he defended his wife’s honour following their arrest for public intoxication. On Sept. 30, 2022 police were called to remove two guests who refused to leave a hotel in Creston, B.C. When officers arrived they arrested a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L PUBlic Professor series delves into the brain
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The last University of Lethbridge PUBlic Professor Series talk of the year will be diving into the importance of the brain Thursday night at the Sandman Signature Lodge. Rob Sutherland, professor and Board of Governors Research Chair in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, spoke Tuesday about his upcoming presentation. “The talk will ... Read More »
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