Southern Alberta News
Syrian family receives home through Habitat for Humanity
By Sue Huffman HABITAT FOR HUMANITY on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com A year ago this month Elen Sekali received a letter that changed her family’s future. Astonished, she read that her application to be a Partner Family with Habitat for Humanity Lethbridge had been accepted. The 2021 build in Garry Station on the westside would become a home for herself and her two young ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Next step to be taken in first degree murder case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer representing a woman accused of killing another woman late last year promises to take a step when the case returns to court next month. The matter for 26-year-old Melissa Martens-Lagasse was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday, where Calgary lawyer John Oman noted he had emailed a “plan” to the Crown prosecutor and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trafficking trial scheduled for later this year
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 31-year-old Lethbridge man caught in a drug bust more than a year ago, is scheduled to stand trial later this year. Clayton James Redel, who previously pleaded not guilty and elected to be tried by a provincial court judge, is set to stand trial Sept. 12-13 on charges of drug possession for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in robbery case awaits sentencing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A southern Alberta man who attempted to rob a Lethbridge convenience store last year, must wait another three weeks to find out whether he will serve a relatively short jail sentence or a longer one. Hunter Alexander Frank, who is charged with attempted robbery and breach of curfew, could face between 12 and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repeal of municipal smoking bylaw weighed by SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 11th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Fans of ‘Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” either the Motley Crue version or Brownsville Station’s original, were probably disappointed in 2007 when the City of Lethbridge adopted a bylaw that regulated smoking in public places. When that bylaw came into effect many will remember the night Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and Canadian rapper ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!G.S. Lakie performing arts showcase hits the stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com G.S. Lakie Middle School’s Performance Arts showcase ‘Unite’ is coming to the Yates Memorial Theatre today featuring the Coalbanks Spanish Bilingual Choir. G.S. Lakie artistic director Kristi Legge said they have rehearsed since September on and off due to absences but they are ready and excited to perform live once again. “We feel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Travel Alberta looking to jumpstart provincial tourism industry
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, Travel Alberta is eager to get the provincial tourism industry back in high gear. An open house in Lethbridge Tuesday hosted by Travel Alberta and the Tourism Industry Association of Alberta provided insights into the sector’s recovery and future growth. Speakers included David Goldstein, chief executive officer of Travel ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City looking at vinyl wraps for utility boxes
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council is tasking administration with the job of investigating the costs and processes of establishing a vinyl box utility wrap program here. The motion, proposed by councillor John Middleton-Hope, says that some utility boxes in the city are weathered and aged making them unsightly. It was approved by an 8-1 vote Tuesday. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Suspect carrying replica firearm receives 90 days
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A homeless man is lucky he wasn’t shot by police when he tried to pull a replica firearm from his waistband. Lethbridge police received a 911 call on Sept. 3 of last year about a man who was seen carrying a long-barrel handgun on 7 Avenue South. When police arrived, a witness directed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City amends bylaw to allow westside storage facility
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge is open to business – that message was delivered to the community Tuesday when city council gave second and third readings to a bylaw which would allow a greater parcel of land on University Drive West to be utilized for interim land use than is allowed under current policies. Second reading was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in shooting case seeks bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of shooting another man during an altercation in December will try for a second time to make bail. Bira Jamal Ahmed was remanded in custody following a bail hearing earlier this year, but during a brief hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, Calgary lawyer Jeanine Zahara said defence was ... Read More »
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