Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!Student Support Fair offers hand up as semester nears end
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
Lethbridge College held a student support fair on Thursday with informational booths showcasing resources for support on campus. Organizers, recognizing the impact of the pandemic on student’s mental health, looked to create an opportunity to reconnect and remind students of the supports available to them. Carmen Guenther, health promotion coordinator at Lethbridge College, says the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing likely postponed for murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 25th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A preliminary hearing scheduled next month for a Lethbridge man accused of murder will likely not go ahead as planned. Jade Levi Trotter is scheduled to have a preliminary inquiry April 11-14, but during a hearing Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Andrea Urquhart said the matter will need to be adjourned ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge reserves bail decision for Calgary pastor
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After sitting through a two-day bail review, Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski still doesn’t know if he’ll be released from custody. At the conclusion of the bail review Wednesday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, Madam Justice Gaylene Kendell adjourned the hearing and reserved her decision until Friday. Pawlowski, 48, has been in custody ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council okays e-scooters
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council on Tuesday gave all three readings to a bylaw amendment that will enable a micro-mobility services pilot project to proceed. The amendment means micro-mobility devices, i.e. e-scooters, will now be allowed to operate on city sidewalks. Giving all three readings in one sitting provides flexibility for the service in choosing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crowsnest Pass Herald suing Google, Facebook
By Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association on March 24th, 2022
Sotos Class Actions of Toronto has issued a statement of claim against Google and Facebook March 16 on behalf of the Crowsnest Pass Herald, a community newspaper that serves the Crowsnest Pass area of southwest Alberta. The class action claims damages of one billion dollars against the two tech companies, alleging that Google and Facebook entered ... Read More »
1 responseAgriculture Day yields good turnout at college
By Ry Clarke - for the Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
Lethbridge College’s Aggies Club celebrated Canadian Agriculture Day on Tuesday showcasing to the community all things agricultural on campus while hoping to promote awareness in the community. The event encouraged residents and students to come down and explore agriculture at the college and learn more about how the program works. Participants were able to interact ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MADD sign program brings awareness to impaired driving
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Mothers Against Drunk Driving Lethbridge and Area has partnered with the Lethbridge Police Service to raise awareness about impaired driving and encourage residents to report it. The week of March 20-26 marks Impaired Driving Prevention Week in Canada and MAAD Lethbridge and Area has launched their latest project called “Impaired Driver Caught Here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Outdoor Adventure Kits getting classrooms out into nature
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Westminster Elementary School is the first recipient of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Outdoor Adventure Kits. “We’re really excited to be releasing this really fun community learning resource. This one is specifically designed for students,” said Coreen Putman, Manager of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Putman said the kits were developed as part ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bizarre housebreaking incident nets 30 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Trying to break into two homes within minutes of each other has netted a 38-year-old man a short jail sentence, and a punch in the face. At about 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 of last year Hank Lee Tremblay tried to enter a home in the 700 block of 20 Street North while ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New executive director takes helm for LPIRG
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 24th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group welcomed Sydney Chertoff as their new Executive Director earlier this month. LPIRG is a student-funded, student-directed, not-for-profit organization that provides resources to undergraduate students of the University of Lethbridge, to engage with environmental and social justice issues. Chertoff said LPIRG is funded through a student levy that ... Read More »
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