Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Judge shows ‘restraint’ in sentencing man for stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was facing two years behind bars for stabbing two men during a drunken dispute last year, will serve a considerably shorter jail sentence. The Crown was seeking a two-year sentence for John Nickolas Gondurak-Courtoreille, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to two counts of aggravated assault. However, Justice Jerry ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipalities convention wraps up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Newly elected president Alberta Municipalities Tyler Gandam spoke to media Friday afternoon as the organization’s annual convention ended in Edmonton. Gandam called the convention, which drew about 1,200 delegates a great time to reconnect, build some new relationships and continue that networking that they find so valuable. Â “We also had some really good ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyer needs more disclosure on sex assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The matter for a 19-year-old Lethbridge man accused of luring a 13-year-old girl, sexually assaulting her while she was unconscious and then sharing video of the attack on social media, was in Lethbridge court of justice Friday. Lethbridge lawyer Greg White, who spoke to the case in the absence of the accused, Sean ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Company stages cleanup in westside neighbourhood
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
Zeno Renewables brought its #CityCleanUp initiative to Lethbridge for the first time on last weekend. Between company employees and a couple of people from the public, they walked throughout the coulee behind the Heritage neighbourhood picking up garbage. Zeno has been doing the #CityCleanUp initiative for a while now in larger cities with the aim ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence given to man who assaulted police officer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Vulcan area man who struck a police officer in the head with a glass jar will serve a custodial sentence, but he won’t have to go to jail. Darren Williams, 54, was handed a 12-month conditional sentence Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, the first six months of which he will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian Beer Day time to hoist a pint
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com October 4 is the day Canadians should feel free to cook up some back bacon, look for a parking spot at a donut shop and call each other hosers while hoisting a pint of Canada’s most beloved export next to maple syrup – beer. Yes, October 4 is the fifth annual Canadian Beer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Albertans asked to reflect on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 30th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Piikani Nation is asking southern Albertans to reflect on the significance of Sept. 30, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Chief Troy Knowlton issued a statement on Thursday stating “as we mark Truth and Reconciliation Day, I respectfully ask our neighbors in Southern Alberta to reflect on the significance of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ceremony launched poet laureate on her path
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 29th, 2023
Louise B. Halfe, the ninth Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada, speaks with gracious certainty when it comes to her work. Her statements are clear, never faltering and with no indication of hesitation as she says, “I am doing the Great Mystery’s work.” In honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, she spoke at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to address funding requests for supportive housing
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 29th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will be putting in double duty Tuesday with two meetings scheduled during the day. Council, acting in its role of Economic Standing Policy Committee, will meet at 9 a.m. in council chambers. At 1:30, council will hold its regular meeting. On the SPC agenda are two recommendations by City administration ... Read More »
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