November 19th, 2024

Southern Alberta News

New effort being made for bail before assault, shooting trial

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 41-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail last April in relation to an assault and shooting earlier this year, will make another attempt to gain his freedom while he waits to stand trial. Robert Duane Vincent was denied bail on April 21, despite assurances by his lawyer he could safely be released ... Read More »

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Coaldale begins work on outdoor gathering space

By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS ssnews@sunnysouthnews.com on September 13th, 2023

The Town of Coaldale has broken ground on Phase 3 of the Civic Square project. Monday’s groundbreaking ceremony marks the start of construction of the highly anticipated year-round outdoor gathering space which will be located on the vacant land behind the Town’s recently completed Civic Square Building. Upon completion, the outdoor gathering place will function ... Read More »

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SPC to address fee-for-service and lease agreements

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Cultural and Social Standing Policy committee of city council will be asked on Thursday to recommend approval of a pair of fee-for-service and lease agreements. The first will be with the Southern Alberta Art Gallery. The proposed agreement calls for funding support to be paid to SAAG this year and for the ... Read More »

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Lethbridge College ready to celebrate Coulee Fest

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College is ready to open its doors to members of the community to enjoy their fifth annual Coulee Fest Saturday with a bigger and better event for the whole family. Manager of alumni and engagement, Stephanie Savage spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the college could not be more excited about ... Read More »

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Man changes pleas after charges read

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who pleaded guilty to several criminal offences, changed his mind after he heard the allegations read in court. Jonathan Russell Dyck pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of assault with a weapon, mischief causing damage and breach of release conditions. However, after details of the ... Read More »

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City expanding public mural program

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 13th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge Public Art Program is seeking Expressions of Interest from building owners and artists throughout Lethbridge that are interested in installing a mural on a high-visibility exterior wall across the city. Executive Director of the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge, Jana MacKenzie spoke to the Herald Tuesday and said the ... Read More »

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Fundraiser pulls together to support the United Way

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Pulling a city transit bus will likely never be an effective way to save on the cost of fuel, but it’s proving to be a good way to raise money for important programs in the city. Members of the community pulled together to kick off a United Way of Lethbridge and South Western ... Read More »

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Dance show tells stories of residential school survivors

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023

The music of Peter Gabriel and Writing-On-Stone provincial park may not seem to have much in common, but for Deanne Bertsch they were sources of inspiration that led to a student dance production that has performed over 300 times across western Canada. Named in honour of the Peter Gabriel album (who sent a video to ... Read More »

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Murder trial expected to be resolved without going to trial

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 60-year-old Lethbridge man accused of stabbing his wife to death right after Christmas, is expected to resolve his matter, likely later this year, without going to trial. During a brief hearing Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, the judge was told the Crown and defence are ready to proceed with the ... Read More »

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Death makes for lively theme Casa exhibit opening

By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 12th, 2023

As foliage begins its visible descent into decay and animals prepare for hibernation, the once lively excitement of growth in Spring and Summer has shifted into anticipation of nature’s death in the chilling months of Autumn. But as Saturday’s Waking Death gallery opening at Casa has shown, death mustn’t always be a morose, fear-filled affair. ... Read More »

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Weekend Oktoberfest quenches thirst for fun

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 12th, 2023

Plenty of beer, bratwursts and schnitzel were consumed during the annual Oktoberfest YQL on Saturday at Festival Square. Jeff Saylor was enjoying the fest with friends and his girlfriend. “Beers, the brats, the bros,” said Saylor, on why he attended. “We love Oktoberfest. It’s a festival of family, of fun, German culture. Yeah it’s refreshing ... Read More »

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