Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!Calgary pastor ordered released on Coutts charges; still in custody on previous matters
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 26th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge has granted Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski’s bid for freedom, and released him from custody Friday following a lengthy bail review in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench. Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell pointed out, however, that while Pawlowski is released on charges relating to the Coutts blockade in January and February, he will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City signs off on equipment donations for Ukraine
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council has given the green light to Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services to donate surplus items to relief efforts in Ukraine. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to support the initiative following a presentation by Fire Chief Greg Adair. This initiative follows on the heels of an effort by retired fire captain Paul Wasylewich ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!E-mobility company rolls out plans for April launch
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Neuron Mobility will be launching their e-scooter and e-bike service in Lethbridge, the first micro-mobility program in the city. Lethbridge City Council voted back in May to pilot an electric mobility program, hoping to bring more alternative means of transportation to the city. The program looks to launch its service in April, with the company ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused receives 90 day sentence for drug offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 51-year-old Lethbridge man who struggled for years with drug addiction, has changed his life and is now helping others deal with their addictions. The transformation of Jason Anthony Morin has not been easy, however, or without consequences, and on Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court he was sentenced to 90 days in jail ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!STARS Air Rescue launches new podcast “Mission Ready”
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
STARS Air Rescue is launching a new podcast, ‘Mission Ready’, bringing listeners into the hub of emergency missions with an up-close look into STARS and what happens when all hands are on deck. The podcast is presented by WBM Technologies and will host a variety of crew, doctors, nurses and paramedics who have helped save ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Auditor General report confirms ARCHES grant discrepancies
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A report by the Office of the Auditor General about handling of grant funding for ARCHES in Lethbridge confirms the former NDP government removed accountability and oversight, says the Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addiction. The report, issued Tuesday by Auditor General Doug Wylie, concluded there were shortcomings in how grants to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips’ appeal dismissed by review board
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board has dismissed an appeal made by Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips regarding an incident involving two Lethbridge Police officers in 2017. The decision was reached on March 14, a month shy of the five year mark of the initial incident that ultimately resulted in proceedings under the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves enhanced snow clearing on pathways
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept a recommendation from its Civic Works Standing Policy Committee that service level enhancements for snow and ice removal be approved. The changes for removal of snow and ice for pathways along roadways involve moving Priority 3B routes for Priority 2 routes. Deputy mayor Belinda Crowson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Thomas calls Liberal-NDP deal ‘affront to democracy’
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The federal Liberals and NDP may be excited about working together after reaching a deal to keep Justin Trudeau’s party in power for the next three years, but Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas isn’t. On Wednesday, the NDP agreed to prop up the minority Liberal government in return for support on NDP priorities that ... Read More »
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