Southern Alberta News
Man gets prison for sexual assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 26th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man with no previous criminal record, has been sent to a federal penitentiary for his first criminal offence. The 37-year-old offender, who can’t be named to protect the identity of his female victim, pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of sexual assault, and was sentenced to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free admission makes a difference to fair vendors
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com While many think of Whoop-Up Days as an opportunity to enjoy carnival food and fair rides, it is also an opportunity to support a variety of vendors taking part in the marketplace. For some vendors the Whoop-Up Days marketplace has become a yearly tradition and a great opportunity to showcase their wares, especially ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man to enter pleas on sex charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 44-year-old Lethbridge man who late last year appeared to be on the verge of resolving several sex-related charges, then later decided to stand trial, will now resolve his charges with guilty pleas. The matter for James Robert Martinac was in Lethbridge court of justice on Thursday, where the Crown pointed out a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Whoop-Up Days pow wow a display of Indigenous culture
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 25th, 2023
The Lethbridge & District Siksikaitsitapi Pow Wow was staged in front of big crowds at the Agri-Food Hub & Trade Centre on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. The pow wow consisted of 253 competitors of all ages doing traditional Indigenous dancing from traditional to fancy, grass, chicken, and for the women, traditional, fancy, and jingle. Chief ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southland celebrates Whoop-Up Days with charity breakfast
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For six years the owners of Southland Trailer Corporation has celebrated Whoop-Up Days with a pancake breakfast at its headquarters in the industrial section of Lethbridge just off 43rd St. N. The event started out as a treat for the company’s large and diverse staff with proceeds going to charity. But it has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Not guilty plea in sexual assault case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who is already serving two federal prison sentences for sexually assaulting several women, has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual assault against another woman several years ago. The plea was entered Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, where an agent for the accused’s lawyer said Sohil Bindra wants ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in care centre death to be tried by judge alone
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old man accused of killing a resident at St. Michael’s Health Centre in Lethbridge has chosen to be tried by a judge alone in Court of King’s Bench, and have a preliminary hearing. The lawyer for Wesley Red Young Man made the election to King’s Bench Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fair visitors have plenty of options to fill their appetites
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After a successful kick-off on Tuesday, the second day of Whoop-Up Days saw hundreds of people within the first couple of hours ready to fill their stomachs with carnival food. Those attending Whoop-Up Days Wednesday found all kinds of food trucks right outside the doors after walking through the new Agri-Food Hub and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No bail for man accused of firing BB gun
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man accused of firing a BB gun at a Coaldale home and later at a motorist, has failed in his bid to be released from custody. Danial Mark Ferguson had hoped to be released from remand custody Wednesday following his bail hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, but after hearing arguments ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City begins review of land use bylaw
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has begun a three-year process of examining its land use bylaw. The bylaw was created in 1986 and while it has been updated over the decades, a complete renewal has not been undertaken. Until now. The project will cost about $1.2 million and was an initiative in the 2023-26 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation seeking applications for grant funding
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Is that time of the year again – applications to the Community Priorities and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life grants programs are being accepted by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. Executive Director Charleen Davidson said in a release Wednesday that this is their second and final call ... Read More »
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