Southern Alberta News
Voir dire shortened in manslaughter case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A court hearing for a Fort Macleod man charged with manslaughter more than two years ago has been shortened following discussions between the Crown and defence. A three-day voir dire – a mini trial within a trial – for Cullen Drake Tailfeathers was scheduled to run next Thursday, Friday and Oct. 23. However, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nikkei history project shortlisted for Governor General award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A project by the University of Lethbridge in partnership with the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden and the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, that shares the histories of Japanese Canadians in the post-war era has been shortlisted for a Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming. The Nikkei Memory Capture ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused killer faces charge of breaching order
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man waiting for a judge’s decision following his second-degree murder trial in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, is also facing a related charge in a lower court. Dustin Big Bull is charged with failure to comply with a non-communication order for contacting a woman while he was in remand custody at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fabric and yarn sale pulls together for African grandmothers
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 14th, 2023
The 6th Annual Harambee Grandmas Fabric and Yarn Sale is set to take place next weekend at McKillop United Church. Mardi Renyk of the Harambee Grandmas says that the proceeds from the sales will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to-Grandmothers Campaign and the unsold items are donated to various charitable groups and school programs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University moves up Maclean’s rankings
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on October 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University Lethbridge has leaped up in the annual Maclean’s University Rankings report which was released this week. The university jumped five spots in the primarily undergraduate classification for 2024 moving up to sixth out of 20 schools in the class. The university says the ranking is line with previous years. It was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AUPE stages rally at Cardston care facility
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Seven years of bargaining for fair wages at Good Samaritan Society has resulted in frustrated employees holding rallies across Alberta. A couple of rallies took place in Lethbridge last week and another was held Tuesday afternoon in Cardston at the Lee Crest location. Vice president of the Alberta Union Provincial Employee South Region Darren Graham ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Day of the Dead comes to life at Galt community program
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on October 12th, 2023
Tissue paper, glue, and candy were the tools of choice for Wednesday’s Creative Community program at the Galt Museum, where adults and seniors were invited to learn a little bit about Dia De Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead. After a brief lesson on Mexico and the signature celebration from Tyler Gschaid, who ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS Traffic Response Unit recognized for keeping impaired drivers off the road
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service Traffic Response Unit was recognized for their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road during a ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the police station. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Lethbridge and Area chapter and LPS honoured the officers within the Traffic Response Unit (TRU) with recognition as recipients of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attempted escape from police and other charges land man in jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 12th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It’s a daring escape attempt; up on a roof, surrounded by police, no where to go. The suspect looks over the edge and sees an awning below. He jumps, just like in the movies, but instead of bouncing off and landing safely on the sidewalk, he tears through the awning and smashes the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Weapons charges could be resolved soon
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 32-year-old Lethbridge man facing numerous weapons-related charges stemming from a traffic stop late last month, may resolve his matters when he returns to court next week. Calgary lawyer John Oman appeared with his client, Jamey Kenneth Jensen, Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, and, despite only being retained in the past week, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dates set for shooting trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on October 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of shooting her ex-boyfriend earlier this year is getting ready to stand trial, but not for several more months. Kristina Hatcher goes to trial April 16-19 and 22, 2024 on more than a dozen criminal charges. The trial dates were set Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice where Hatcher ... Read More »
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