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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!Man gets prison on manslaughter conviction
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man previously charged with murder, pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday in Lethbridge court of justice and was sentenced to just under six years in prison. Â Jade Levi Trotter,38, attended Lethbridge court of justice in person on Friday, where Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquart in a joint submission with Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox, ... Read More »
2 responsesLocal Foodgrains Growing Project harvests a success
By Heather Cameron SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
This year, the Canadian Foodgrains Bank celebrated another series of local harvests. “Throughout Canada and in Alberta, there are numerous small groups of community volunteers who access a piece of land, grow a crop, and donate the proceeds of those crops to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for its work addressing hunger in developing countries,” Ary ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence expected to take next step in drug case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 25-year-old Calgary man accused of trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border late last year was represented in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday. Â An agent for Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford appeared on behalf of his client Jagroot Singh, 25, of Calgary in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday, to ask for an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pre-trial conference set on assault, shooting charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year-old Lethbridge woman facing numerous charges relating to the assault and shooting of her ex-boyfriend earlier this year, is getting ready to stand trial. Calgary lawyer John Oman represented his client Kristina Hatcher Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to confirm a previously arranged pre-trial conference and to scheduled an adjournment for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parade of Homes kicks off today
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on September 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A long-standing tradition returns for another year today when the BILD Lethbridge Region Parade of Homes kicks off. Running since 1966, the event is hugely popular with residents as they look for the latest trends in design and decor. This year, people planning to take tours can access Parade of Homes information on ... Read More »
1 responseWaking Death prepares to kick off exhibit of deadly good art
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 9th, 2023
It’s an old cliché that the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes, and while much is said about taxes, the topic of death is far less approachable for many North Americans. But Casa and the members of the Waking Death Collective are daring to challenge the awkward silence through art. “We invited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman accused of setting Holiday Inn fire going straight to trial
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has elected to be tried by Court of King’s Bench judge alone without a preliminary inquiry. Â Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady appeared on behalf of her client Kerissa Rikki Plume Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, to relate to the ... Read More »
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