Southern Alberta News
Dhillon School of Business earns accreditation extension
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business has received its accreditation extension for an additional five-year term by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The university’s business school was initially accredited in 2018, and is among only six per cent of business schools accredited worldwide. The AACSB is the longest-serving ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date set for manslaughter trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Fort Macleod man charged with manslaughter in 2021, is finally set to stand trial, but not until early next year. The trial for Cullen Drake Tailfeathers will begin with a voir dire – a sort of mini trial within a trial – on Oct, 19, 20 and 23 of this year to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Murder charge withdrawn in 2020 westside shooting
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A second-degree murder charge against a former Toronto man who was accused in a shooting death in Lethbridge three years ago, has been withdrawn. The charge against Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was dismissed Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench after Crown Prosecutor Shane Morrison said the Crown did not intend to call any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City getting two new ambulances to help with EMS response
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Two additional ambulances will soon hit the road in Lethbridge to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a week. Greg Adair, Chief of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, said Monday that he expects the ambulances will be operational by May 1. Their arrival, he said, will improve EMS response times ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doing what you love secret to longevity for city centenarian
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Founder of Tompkins Jewellers, Catherine Tompkins celebrated a big milestone Friday at the place she calls one of the highlights of her life after her family. Tompkins celebrated her 100th birthday Friday, and she spoke to the Herald about her many accomplishments and secrets to stay healthy and happy while accompanied by her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date still not set for man accused in drunk-driving collision
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man accused of killing an elderly woman in a drunk-driving collision more than three years ago, hopes a trial can be held before 2024. Trial dates were expected to be set Monday in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench for Wesley Brian Phillips, but his lawyer, Greg White, told court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge College open house welcomes prospective students
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2023
Hundred of prospective students – 540 in total – had the opportunity to explore all the options Lethbridge College has for fields of study during the Winter Open House on Saturday. “We focus a little bit more on inviting prospective students and their family and friends to come and see the campus,” said Sara Riehl, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Students learn of different career paths in the trades
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Our Lady of the Assumption Elementary School partnered with Southland International to give a presentation to students about the transportation and trucking industry, on Monday. Southland brought a truck and trailer to the schoolyard for the students to explore and learn, getting a hands-on experience to go with their education. “Over the last three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter hosting conference and trade show
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 14th, 2023
Farming Smarter is getting ready for warmer weather to work the field, welcoming Alberta’s agriculture community to its annual conference and trade show Wednesday and Thursday at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. Starting 8 a.m. daily, the event will bring community members together to share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, make connections, and learn about new Farming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global skills opportunity expands students’ horizons
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 11th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge is working to give its students more possibilities when it comes to their education. By launching its Global Skills Opportunity project, the University is giving students more options for international learning while also giving those under-represented the chance to participate in these experiences. Funded through the federal government, the program is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary inquiry in manslaughter charge going ahead
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary inquiry set for later this spring for a Lethbridge man charged with manslaughter will not have to be adjourned, after all, but it will run on different days than previously scheduled. The preliminary inquiry for Sheldon Nicholas LePage was set to run April 27 and 28, but Friday during a hearing ... Read More »
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