Southern Alberta News
Food bank commits to Living Wage for employees
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is now a member of the Alberta Living Wage Network and has made a commitment to its employees to pay them the living wage of the municipality. The living wage for the municipality of Lethbridge is $19 per hour, based on a study made by the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March is Myeloma Awareness Month
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com March has been declared Myeloma Awareness Month in Alberta by Minister of Health Jason Copping, in hopes that increased awareness will improve the likelihood of Albertans having the best outcomes. This declaration was made possible thanks to the request from the Lethbridge Myeloma Support Network, Myeloma Alberta Support Society and the Southern Alberta ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pink Floyd tribute band hits Enmax in April
By Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
Fans of Pink Floyd have another chance to see Canada’s No. 1 touring tribute show. PIGS: Coming Back to Life tour is hitting the Yates on April 20. Tickets are $54.50 and on sale now at the Enmax Centre box office by phone at 403-329-7328 or online at enmaxcentre.ca Formed in 2008 in Victoria, B.C., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournments in Coutts conspiracy to commit murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Thirteen individuals arrested on weapons charges during the blockade at the Coutts border last month, made appearances Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court. Lawyers appeared for each of the accused but simply adjourned their matters until March 28 to allow them time to receive disclosure from specialized prosecutions in Calgary. The accused, Ursula Allred, 22, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lawyers in human trafficking case request more review time
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyers for two brothers charged in relation to a human trafficking case in Lethbridge continue to adjourn their matters while they wade through reams of disclosure. The lawyers were in Lethbridge provincial court Friday where they pointed out they need more time to review the disclosure, of which they are currently in possession, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taxi robber sentenced to time served
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who attacked and robbed a Lethbridge taxi driver more than two years ago has served her sentence and won’t have to spend any more time in custody. Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker received a nine-month jail sentence Monday in Lethbridge provincial court. However, Judge Jerry LeGrandeur released her after giving her credit ... Read More »
3 responsesAccused in university theft case awaits trial date
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 58-year-old woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University of Lethbridge says efforts to prepare for trial are “chugging along,” but trial dates have yet to be set. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said Monday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench that the matter has made some ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Sport Council announces award winners
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com For Payden Vair, being announced as a 2021 Lethbridge Sport Council Award winner is an honour. Vair, a Cardston resident and former Lethbridge College Kodiaks soccer player, was one of 17 people, teams and organizations the sport council recognized on Monday. Vair was named the Athlete with a Disability winner. Vair, who lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Offer withdrawn if steps not taken in Coaldale property case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was expected to resolve several criminal charges this week in Lethbridge provincial court, has instead parted ways with his lawyer. Lethbridge lawyer Scott Hadford was permitted to withdraw as counsel for Gerald David Thurber, after court was told Friday that a conflict between the two had developed, effectively sending the matter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA and Lethbridge Public Library forge drop-in pass partnership
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Public Library members now have the opportunity to access Cor Van Raay YMCA drop in passes thanks to a new partnership between the two organizations. “We are really happy to be joined with YMCA and able to join forces to provide additional service to the community and create accessibility for everyone,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social justice key to critical race theory
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 15th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Is storytelling a way to reveal racism in the experiences of people of colour? That was the focus of Thursday’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs meeting. Guest speaker Ibrahim Turay, full-time faculty member in the School of Justice Studies at Lethbridge College and a PhD candidate in cultural, social, and political thought ... Read More »
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