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Southern Accord chorus celebrates 25 years of harmony

By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on October 5th, 2023

The Southern Accord Chorus is celebrating 25 years of music magic. In celebration of the significant milestone, the local women’s a cappella chorus is gearing up for their upcoming event, “Harmony Connections- Celebrating 25 years with Our Community.” The event will take place in Lethbridge on Sat. Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the College ... Read More »

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‘Honour Beat’ seeks common ground in story of love and loss

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 5th, 2023

In Tara Beagan’s “Honour Beat,” death is approached with acuity and humour. Premiering at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre this evening and running until Oct. 14, the play produced by New West Theatre features a cast of four actors and follows a terminally ill Indigenous woman and her two clashing daughters as they come together to ... Read More »

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Suspects facing charges in Crowsnest Pass home invasion

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Three suspects in a violent home invasion in the Crowsnest Pass last month had their matters addressed briefly in Lethbridge court of justice on Wednesday. The men, Garett Adam Ouellette, 41, Robert Russell Dwyer, 37, and Tyler Thomas Trodden, 39, remain in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre and were not required to ... Read More »

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Man accused in bank robberies elects trial by judge and jury

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man accused of robbing the same bank twice earlier this year, has chosen to be tried by a judge and jury in Court of King’s Bench. Jamie Gerald Bagu made a brief appearance Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, where an agent for his lawyer noted the accused has also ... Read More »

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Anti-smoking campaign launched to get Canadians off tobacco

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 5th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Cancer Society, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Lung Association and the Canadian Public Health Association, have recently relaunched a campaign aimed to help Canadians quit smoking. Program manager in the cancer prevention department of the Canadian Cancer Society, Karen Kuzmich spoke to the Herald recently and ... Read More »

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Conditional sentence for woman in impaired driving case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An elderly woman is lucky to be alive after surviving a head-on collision last year while driving along a highway south of Lethbridge. The woman, who was 80 years old when she was struck by another car on Highway 5 on Feb. 12, 2022, sustained numerous injuries, including several bone fractures to various ... Read More »

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Banner project honours veterans leading up to Remembrance Day

By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 4th, 2023

Banners displaying veterans with historical military significance will be strategically placed on select city light poles in the city to honour the veterans and promote awareness for Remembrance Day. Paul Brundige, president of the General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, said Tuesday during a ceremony at Exhibition Park, its the second year the ... Read More »

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Student businesses growing remedies for mental health

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 4th, 2023

Gone are the days when mental health was a taboo topic spoken about only in the presence of a doctor or confidant. As the public understanding of health evolves to include the mind, so too has the methods of care. What was once considered “alternative” is now simply natural and many university students are embracing ... Read More »

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John Denver’s music in the spotlight at the Yates

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 4th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rick Worrall remembers touring the province performing on a bill with Jensen Interceptor and hitting the stage at Lethbridge College. The veteran musician, who started his career in 1976, returns to Lethbridge on Oct. 6 for a performance at the Yates Centre which pays homage to the late great John Denver. The producer ... Read More »

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Man facing weapons charges yet to hire lawyer

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month, still hasn’t hired a lawyer. Duty counsel represented Jamey Kenneth Jensen during a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, and said even though the accused qualifies for funding through the Legal Aid Alberta, he has, ... Read More »

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Country show set to pay tribute to Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr.

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Country singer Lisa Brokop is coming to Lethbridge this week and with her a journey back in time with a tribute to Country legend Patsy Cline. Brokop spoke to the Herald on Monday and said the show is in conjunction with her husband Paul Jefferson who will showcase his own tribute to another ... Read More »

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