Southern Alberta News
Fatal collision case back to court next month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com  The case of a 33-year-old Lethbridge woman charged in connection with a pedestrian collision where a male was killed, and a female sustained critical injuries was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday.  Lethbridge lawyer Greg White appeared as agent for Lethbridge Lawyer Justin Dean who is the designated council for Bobbi Raquel Whillans, to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous culture in spotlight this summer
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
Whether it is hands on experiences with traditional Blackfoot games or a First Nations conversation circle, there will be plenty of Indigenous events to check out in Lethbridge over the next few months. While June was National Indigenous History month and September sees Orange Shirt Day, the months in between are still full to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police governance association wants increased funding for body-worn camera programs
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
Four resolutions were passed at the June annual general meeting (AGM) held by the Alberta Association of Police Governance (AAPG). The four resolutions passed at the AGM are relevant to the Public Safety Ministry and were provided to Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, for his consideration. Vice-chair, Interim treasurer, and AAPG ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Mini bomb’ caused by drug mishap destroys fruit stand
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 7th, 2023
It is no secret wildfires and arsons have been at an all-time high this year in Alberta; however, a local fruit stand did not expect their business to experience an arson firsthand. Okanagan Fresh Fruit did not anticipate Canada Day festivities to turn into a night of flames in the parking lot near Nutters in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug case adjourned for conference on hearing
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a 34-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts was in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday. An agent for Calgary lawyer Gloria Froese, council for Patrick Rodney Jr., appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday and requested an adjournment in order to schedule a pre-preliminary inquiry conference.  “We’re moving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves sentencing on sex assault until August
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a Lethbridge man already serving a prison sentence for drugging and sexually assaulting three women several years ago, and who was found guilty of sexually assaulting another woman in May, was in Lethbridge Court of Justice Wednesday. Â Sohil Bindra, 37, who was found guilty in May of sexually assaulting another ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NDP wants to know province’s plan with CPP
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com What is the UCP government’s plan for the Canada Pension Plan? The Alberta NDP is calling on premier Danielle Smith to tell Albertans if the government intends to keep the province in the plan or create its own. West Lethbridge MLA Shannon Phillips, the NDP finance critic for insurance and pensions, said Wednesday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chamber seeking nominations for business awards
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its Lethbridge Business Awards which will be presented Oct. 19 at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel. Nominations are being accepted in various categories with a form available on the Chamber website at http://www.lethbridgechamber.com/awards The chamber will be handing out awards in 11 categories. Here’s a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province funding addiction recovery communities
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 6th, 2023
The need for more beds and more funding to help fight the drug epidemic in Alberta is constantly a topic of concern, with recent numbers showing an alarming rate of overdosing across the province. Opioid deaths are on the rise in Alberta, with the province seeing 179 fatalities in the month of April alone, according ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New West’s Hootenanny back with original play
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre’s summer outdoor production Hootenanny, is coming back for their fourth season with the original play “There’s a Turtle in my Tub!” The family friendly performances will take place at Galt Gardens throughout the month of July at a different corner from previous years. This year they will be performing in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New reporter focusing on crime, homelessness for the Herald
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge has one of the highest Crime Severity Indexes in the country and a significant homeless population that has doubled in size in recent years. These are having an impact on the way Lethbridge residents view their city and the safety they feel living in it. Lethbridge is no longer the small city ... Read More »
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