Southern Alberta News
Nursing students get crash course on Indigenous health
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Nursing students at the University of Lethbridge were given a crash course in Indigenous health and history on Thursday thanks to the Nursing Students’ Association and the Indigenous Mental Health Outreach program. Gathering in the Iikaisskini Centre, students and community members heard from Director of Community Health Services with the Blood Tribe Department of Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curfew ordered for man who spit on security guard
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood reserve man who spit at a security guard during a concert in Lethbridge last year will not be allowed to leave his house at night for the next two months. Luke Dustin Many Fingers pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of assault, and was handed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local non-profit helping victims of human trafficking
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Lethbridge-based non-profit organization Not4Sale has the opened doors to an international home for human trafficking survivors. On Monday, Not4Sale opened its doors to a safe home for trafficked survivors to find refuge, counseling, and support, a seven-year project of Not4Sale that is now complete. Not4Sale director Joy-Lynn Stickel of Lethbridge talked to The Herald on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition to seek financial help from City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is expected on Tuesday to tell city council it is formally asking the City of Lethbridge for financial assistance and to immediately take over the old pavilions. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Exhibition, will be making a presentation asking the City for a capital grant in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man accused of robbing banks fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing two banks earlier this year, and who is preparing to have a preliminary hearing, has fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu confirmed Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that he needs to retain a new lawyer after dismissing Katherin Beyak of Calgary. That, however, may delay his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City family ready to brighten Christmas for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Caldwell family is once again ready to brighten up not only their neighbourhood with Christmas lights and decorations, but the community as a whole by helping families in need have a pleasant Christmas through their toy and food drive. For the sixth straight year, Vince and Chandel Caldwell are opening up their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kettle campaign starts off with help from Masons
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With the Christmas holidays fast approaching and with many people slowly starting to get their shopping done, the Salvation Army with the help of Lethbridge Masons have set up their annual kettle at Park Place Mall to begin collecting generous donations. District deputy grandmaster for the Chinook Arch District with the Lethbridge Masons, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton man gets house arrest for role in drug trafficking
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man who was part of a larger group of people caught selling drugs in Lethbridge in 2021, has been placed under house arrest. Matthew Allen Smith, 32, pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to plead in drunk driving collision that killed young son
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man charged in relation to a two-vehicle collision last year that killed his five-year-old child, is expected to enter pleas to his charges later this month and then be sentenced early in the new year. Ryan Scott Potts had planned to enter pleas Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, but the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SACPA session addresses domestic violence
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 24th, 2023
Rowan House Society representatives spoke Thursday at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) on the topic of preventing domestic violence and abuse. SACPA sessions are held at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization starting at noon. The presentation focused on family violence prevention with Rowan House executive director Linette Soldan and Bonnie Millward, manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday season gets a special ‘Glow’ as light festival opens
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The inaugural Glow Lethbridge has officially kicked off and hundreds will be able to take part on the festive light festival at the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre during the holiday season. Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin spoke to reporters Wednesday night during a sneak peek event and said their whole ... Read More »
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