Southern Alberta News
Charges against former LPS officer adjourned
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A retired Lethbridge police officer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Lethbridge several years ago is set to return to court next month. The matter for William James Kaye was in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, but simply adjourned to April 25. Court was told Kaye has hired Calgary lawyer Balfour Der, who needs time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fly fishing workshop angling to improve skills
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
The Oldman Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada hosted its inaugural introductory fly-fishing workshop on Saturday at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. “Whether people have never fly fished or they’re kind of intermediate or a beginner — we’re hoping that we can send them away with maybe new skills and some knowledge that might help them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Who BILDs it Best to challenge skills at Home and Garden
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
Southern Alberta’s Home & Garden Show will feature the inaugural BILD Lethbridge’s “Who BILDs it Best” live action building competition throughout the exhibition, March 30 – April 2. BILD Lethbridge and CAREERS have put together a building competition showcasing the skills of both students and pros in residential construction. Competitors will be in two categories, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Music and speech arts festival returns
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
The Lethbridge and District’s Music and Speech Arts Festival started this week with daily performances going on until April 9. This will be the festival’s first time gathering in person since the COVID-19 pandemic restricted social gatherings, cancelling its 2020 festival and limiting its 2021 festival virtually. The 2022 festival will bring audiences back for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Six-figure boost for Rita Simons Memorial Award
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Rita Simons believed anything is possible you put your mind to. The immigrant from Holland who came to Canada during the Second World War proved that by going back to school at the age of 55 and earning a diploma in health care at Lethbridge College. On Monday, her daughter Diane Simons and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LFS CEO Mintz honoured with YWCA award
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services CEO Sandra Mintz was recognized as a woman of distinction by the YWCA during their 46th annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony Friday. President of YWCA 2021-2022 board of directors, Pardip Athwal said during the event that each year the YWCA presents women of distinction awards to women from southern ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coutts case adjourned awaiting disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 29th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers for 13 individuals arrested on weapons charges during the blockade at the Coutts border last month, have adjourned their matters until next month while they wait to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office. The matters were addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where Aaron Rankin of Specialized Prosecutions in Calgary said he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New ceramics artist featured at Southern Alberta Art Gallery
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
The Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG) held an opening night reception Thursday welcoming its newest Shop Feature artist Nicole Riedmueller. The Shop at SAAG features three artists per year running in four-month intervals showcasing an artist’s work. Emma Thomas, SAAG visitor services coordinator, says Riedmueller’s work has a rich history with feminism and incorporates that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sakamoto inducted into Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Ron Sakamoto has earned a lot of music industry awards over the years but the latest may be among the most dear to his heart. Sakamoto was just inducted into Country Music Alberta’s Hall of Fame as a builder last week in Red Deer. His induction was made by music artist Jason McCoy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Alberta in drug poisoning crisis, say activists
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com After the announcement made by Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis last week, Friends of Medicare and Moms Stop the Harm groups have shared their reactions. “We think the government is ignoring the drug poisoning crisis that’s happening across our province. We think it’s a crisis, a public health crisis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS improving mental health and addictions approach with partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service has partnered up with Alberta Health Services to better serve those in the community with mental health and addictions issues. The initiative consists of teaming an LPS constable with an AHS mental health therapist. A second Police and Crisis Team (PACT) is taking part of the partnership which was ... Read More »
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