Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!Defence abandons bail hearing in standoff case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A bail hearing for a Lethbridge man arrested following a standoff with police in June didn’t last long before the hearing was abandoned by defence. Logan Conrad Drake had hoped to be released from remand custody Wednesday following his bail hearing in Lethbridge court of justice, but after hearing evidence by a family ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council to consider bylaw amendment for supportive housing facility
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to give first reading to a land use bylaw amendment for a property on Stafford Drive North which Lethbridge Housing Authority wants to develop for supportive housing. Bylaw 6411 specifically addresses 416 Stafford Drive North which is a vacant property. With council chambers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused robber to seek bail from higher court
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 24th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who was denied bail two months ago in Lethbridge court of justice, will ask a higher court judge to release him when he returns to court next week. Jamie Bagu, who is accused of robbing the same bank twice earlier this year, had hoped to be released from remand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in massive drug bust may be headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man accused in one of the city’s largest drug busts, and who had hoped to resolve the case without going to trial, may be heading there, anyway. During a hearing last April, defence requested an adjournment to allow more time to review disclosure and have resolution discussions with the Crown. However, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ribfest satisfies appetites for barbecue
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
The smell of cooked meats, barbecue sauces and other fantastic foods filled the air as Ribfest returned bigger than ever to Lethbridge. Those in the city were treated to what some people consider the greatest version of Ribfest in Canada, beating out all 17 other cities. Organized by the Rotary Club of Lethbridge, Ribfest has ... Read More »
2 responsesTears of joy as local man steps up to save dog
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
Sometimes it just takes a single act of kindness to remind a community of the good in the world and one local man has shown that he can make a difference in the lives of many. Animal adoption and foster care organizations have been facing an uphill battle for some time as shelters become overfilled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assessment cancelled for accused facing firearms charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 37-year-old man who was referred in June and July for an inpatient psychiatric assessment, says he no longer wants to be assessed. Danial Mark Ferguson had, by his own request, been referred in June for a 30-day forensic assessment at the Southern Alberta Forensic Psychiatry Centre in Calgary, but when it wasn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community stations expanding
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on August 23rd, 2023
A local media outlet, known for its Jess FM radio station and Jess TV television presence, is expanding. President of Jess TV and Jess FM, Jessie Parmar, talked to The Herald recently about his company’s initial expansion into TV and the progress Jess TV is experiencing currently. “During the COVID time, many of our hosts, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayor welcomes community to annual Whoop-Up Days barbecue
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The second annual Mayor’s Community Barbecue took place in front of City Hall Tuesday following the Whoop-Up Days parade, where dozens gathered to enjoy a free lunch while listening to musician Trevor Panczak. Mayor Blaine Hyggen spoke to reporters shortly after flipping some burgers for those patiently waiting in line and said that ... Read More »
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