Southern Alberta News
Lawyers provide closing arguments in Tailfeathers manslaughter case; judge expected to give decision in May
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no question that Linden Blair Grier died from an altercation with Cullen Drake Tailfeathers nearly three years ago, Calgary lawyer Jim Lutz acknowledged Friday during his closing arguments in the accused’s manslaughter trial. But, he suggested, Tailfeathers was only defending himself. Lutz told court that when the two men came face to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Van Tighem shares concerns over Alberta’s water supply
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2024
Guest speaker Kevin Van Tighem spoke on the topic of water storage and drought at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs on Thursday at noon. With the discussion of “how can we get more water?” SACPA was overwhelmed with a large turnout as eager community members squeezed into the dining room of the Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Aaron Pritchett bringing ‘Liquored Up’ tour to city
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For two decades, Aaron Pritchett has forged a career in Canadian country music and now he’s hitting the road for his first tour in a whopping five years. Pritchett, whose most beloved song may well be his hit “Hold My Beer” hits the Enmax Centre on Feb. 13 on his 29-date “Liquored Up” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused testifies at conclusion of manslaughter trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was humiliated, angry and hurt when he arrived at his girlfriend’s house in Fort Macleod during the early morning hours of May 24, 2021. The two had been arguing and their relationship was collapsing. Tailfeathers knocked on the door and waited for Chantelle English to open it, then asked for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Neudorf talks electricity supply at Chamber event
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2024
Minister of Affordability and Utilities and MLA for Lethbridge East Nathan Neudorf met with Chamber of Commerce members on Thursday morning at Tony Roma’s to discuss some of the work his ministry is doing to address electricity supplies and costs to consumers. After the province-wide scare on Jan. 13 when extreme temperatures led to increased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City releases paws-itive report on Animal Services work
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 26th, 2024
While some might say civilization is going to the dogs, for pets of Lethbridge things are paw-sitive. The City of Lethbridge has released a summary of successes highlighting the work of Community Animal Services (CAS) in 2023. Among the achievements of the past year was the inaugural Rescue Fest hosted in July that gave local ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown seeking early case resolution for high school football players accused of assaulting teammate
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Another brief court hearing was held, and another adjournment granted for four Lethbridge high school students charged with assaulting a fellow student last fall. During the hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge youth court, Crown Prosecutor Bob Morrison explained he has reviewed the several thousand pages of disclosure from the police investigation and will, over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City making changes to downtown parking
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City has made changes to its traffic bylaw that will affect parking in the downtown area starting Feb. 1. The changes come after direct consultation with representatives of the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone, the Heart of Our City Committee and several business owners. Parking Coordinator with the City of Lethbridge, Phillip Berg said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AMA addressing thefts of catalytic converters
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
The Alberta Motor Association has launched its expanded “Tag Your Cat Program,” which lets vehicle owners have their catalytic converters engraved to deter thieves. The program runs until March 31 and is partnership between the AMA and Kal Tire. It includes participation from law enforcement agencies in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat Calgary, Edmonton and Camrose. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council addresses water supply and potential drought impacts
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on January 25th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is taking pro-active steps to counter potential impacts of another drought. With water levels in reservoirs at extremely low levels, city council on Tuesday passed a resolution to address concerns about water supply and implement solutions. The resolution was put forward as an official business motion by Acting Mayor ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Crown of the Continent’ conservation focus of upcoming environmental roundtable event
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on January 25th, 2024
In less than a month, environmental stewards from British Columbia, Montana, and Alberta will gather at the Science Commons on the University of Lethbridge campus for the 2024 Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent Annual Gathering. The event, scheduled to take place Feb. 20 and 21, will host stakeholders to discuss the conservation of ... Read More »
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