Southern Alberta News
City council to consider changes to election requirements
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council today will consider a recommendation from the Governance Standing Policy Committee to increase the deposit and signature requirements for candidates running in Lethbridge municipal elections. The recommendation, to be submitted today by Belinda Crowson, chair of the Governance SPC, calls for council to make changes to Bylaw 5803, the election ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MLA’s life influenced by Kainai warrior Mike Mountain Horse
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 7th, 2023
A former Alberta politician is looking to tell the story of Kainai warrior Mike Mountain Horse and his influence on tolerance and respect. Tom Sindlinger, who was MLA for Calgary-Buffalo in 1979 to 1982, has compiled a document he hopes to turn into a play, showcasing the life and work of a man who influenced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L celebrates start of Indigenous Awareness Week
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge held an opening ceremony Monday morning to kick off its Indigenous Awareness Week. The university will be hosting a week of educational seminars on campus promoting the history and culture of the Indigenous community. The university is committed to creating a welcoming environment, using the week to highlight its unique relationship ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Minister highlights southern Alberta budget investments
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2023
Alberta’s Ministry of Transportation and Economic Corridors Devin Dreeshen hosted an event in the city at Economic Development Lethbridge to highlight investments in southern Alberta for the transportation and economic corridors budget in 2023. Dreeshen was joined by MLAs Nathan Neudorf, Grant Hunter and Economic Development Lethbridge CEO Trevor Lewington. Dreeshen shared some highlights of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No lawyer yet for woman charged in Holiday Inn fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel late last month still hasn’t retained a lawyer, even though her case has already been in court three times. Kerissa Rikki Plume was in Lethbridge provincial court Monday where duty counsel lawyer Jeremy DeBow explained the accused needs more time to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!June sentencing set on drug charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught with drugs and thousands of dollars in cash won’t learn how much time he’ll spend in jail until he returns to court in three months. Levi Duncan Reiter is scheduled to be sentenced on June 1, on two charges and drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing on assault charges adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who admits he stabbed a couple of people during a drunken dispute at a nightclub a year ago, will not be sentenced until later this spring. John Nickolas Gondurak-Courtoreille pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, but sentencing was ... Read More »
1 responseAccused in Holiday Inn fire set to be in court next week
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman charged in relation to a hotel fire last Friday is scheduled to make an appearance in court next week, as long as she’s no longer in the hospital. Kerissa Rikki Plume was scheduled to be in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, but duty counsel lawyer Brett Carlson explained Plume was unable ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical buildings an integral part of community, says LHS
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
The loss of two historical buildings in Lethbridge within a month of each other will have a significant impact on the community and many of its residents, says the vice-president of the Lethbridge Historical Society. Lorien Johansen says many people have emotional ties to the Bow On Tong building and the Lethbridge Hotel, both of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local author hopes to connect with former Broncos
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 4th, 2023
A local author who penned a book about the Lethbridge Broncos is looking to connect with the community about the team and their time in the city. Mark Weninger is the author of The Lethbridge Broncos, an unauthorized history of the team during its decade in the WHL franchise. Published back in September, Weninger has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Blood Tribe police charge four with unlawful confinement
By Lethbridge Herald on March 4th, 2023
Four people have been charged with various criminal offenses following a police bust at a Blood Tribe residence Thursday. The Blood Tribe Police Service responded to a 911 call reporting that an individual was being held against his will. Police were also told there were firearms in the home, one of which had been fired ... Read More »
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