Southern Alberta News
False reporting case could be resolved without trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, is working with his lawyer to resolve the case without the need for a trial. The matter for Jacob Xander Brown was in Lethbridge court of justice this week, where Lethbridge lawyer Marcus Mueller was granted an adjournment to have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect in stabbing seeks release from custody
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing last month is expected to seek his release from custody when he returns to court next week. The matter for Christopher David Smith was in Lethbridge court of justice Friday, where his lawyer requested an adjournment to allow time for him and his client ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Interfaith Food Bank celebrates 35 years
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman & Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
The Interfaith Food Bank is celebrating 35 years in the community and with it the launch of their “35th anniversary endowment campaign,” with a goal of raising $35,000. Danielle McIntyre, executive director told media Friday that even though it is sad to need an organization like the food bank, they are very happy to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No free parking in front of City Hall
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will not be following through on an official business motion to implement free 15-minute parking in front of City Hall. The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday agreed with a report submitted by parking co-ordinator Phillip Berg to maintain the status quo and both inform ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Water drive underway for the unhoused
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 13th, 2024
With the scorching temperatures of above 30 degrees for the upcoming weeks, many organizations throughout the city are banding together to provide water for the unhoused population. The unhoused population is at risk for dehydration and heat-related heath issues. Jennifer Lepko, chief development officer at Streets Alive, says their organization sees several instances of dehydration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University hosts prestigious summer event for high school students
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has become, for the first time, a Shad campus this summer. What does this mean? Shad is “a prestigious non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership among high school students across the country. Each year, Shad brings together some of the brightest young minds from various regions ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council won’t be asked to approve housing strategy update
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will not be asked to approve an updated municipal housing strategy. The matter was addressed at Thursday’s meeting of the Economic and Standing Policy Committee of city council which consists of the mayor and all council members. A report submitted by Community Social Development housing solutions co-ordinator Matthew Pitcher outlined the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Event puts spotlight on rescue animals
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 13th, 2024
People had a chance to meet adoptable animals and learn how they can support the nine rescue groups that were on hand recently at the Community Animal Services RescueFest. “Rescuefest is an opportunity to provide a spotlight to the local animal rescue organizations operating in southern Alberta,” said Skylar Plourde, Community Animal Services director of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robbery suspect arrested, released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man accused of robbing a city convenience store has been released from custody pending the outcome of his case. Kirk Douglas Timm was released on bail Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. Timm, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, did not require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton man facing drug charges re-elects for trial in Court of King’s Bench
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge, and who was set to stand trial in Lethbridge court of justice later this year, has changed his mind and will stand trial in Court of King’s Bench, instead. Dehandre Mabior Sayed was set to have a voir dire – a mini trial within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social isolation and loneliness can lead to other health issues, research shows
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A silver lining from the pandemic has been the understanding of mental health and the effects of isolation, according to some researchers in Alberta. A professor at the University of Lethbridge is working alongside other industry professionals to discover the effects of isolation on the health of mothers and their children. Gerlinde Metz, ... Read More »
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