Southern Alberta News
New city mananger set to take helm
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He believes in the approach of having a steady hand on the tiller and Lloyd Brierley is now manning that tiller as Lethbridge’s new City Manager. Brierley previously served as the city’s Director of Infrastructure since last fall before signing a five-year contract with the city this week to replace outgoing city manager ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Shrek the Muscial to hit the stage
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Winston Churchill High School students are preparing to wow audiences with their live performance of Shrek – The Musical in March at Southminster United Church. The process began in September when auditions were held, and at that time those involved in the production had been rehearsing three times a week. Originally slated for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pastor arrested after Coutts involvement denied bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Calgary pastor Artur Pawlowski, who has been remanded since his arrest last week for participating in the freedom blockade at Coutts, will remain in custody, a judge has ruled. Lethbridge Judge Erin Olsen denied Pawlowski bail Wednesday, and agreed with the Crown’s concerns that the accused will re-offend and undermine the public’s confidence in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Crown seeking two year sentence for taxi robbery
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman who attacked and robbed a Lethbridge taxi driver more than two years ago, could face up to two years in jail if the judge accepts a recommendation by the Crown. The Crown is asking that Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker receive a jail sentence between 18 and 24 months, even though ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lack of financial benefit factors in census cancellation
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge city council has cancelled the 2022 municipal census on a recommendation from its Governance Standing Policy Committee. The matter was addressed Tuesday afternoon by the full sitting of council. The SPC has given several reasons for that recommendation including the lack of financial benefit to the city, uncertainties with a census software ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Protesters charged with conspiracy to commit murder
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Seven people arrested Monday in relation to the protest at Coutts have been released from custody, while four others remain behind bars pending further court hearings. Three of those four are charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Chris Carbert, 44, of Lethbridge, Christopher Lysak, 48, of Lethbridge, and Anthony Olienick, 39, of Claresholm, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New streaming service offered at library
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Public Library is offering a new way for their members to enjoy thoughtful and thought-provoking films starting Feb. 14, 2022. They will be offering a video-streaming platform called Kanopy, which was established in 2008 to provide academic institutions with essential films that foster learning and conversation. “One of our goals in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council passes motion to hire integrity commissioner
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge City Council has passed by a 6-2 vote a recommendation by its Governance Standing Policy Committee to direct administration to develop a plan to hire an integrity commissioner on a two-year trial basis. The motion approved the establishment of the integrity commissioner position and funding for up to $50,000 in 2022. Administration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Government role in strike bargaining concerning, says AUPE
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A silent negotiator is having an impact on contract discussions between the University of Lethbridge and its striking faculty association, says the Alberta Union of Public Employees. The university faculty association walked off the job last Thursday at 11 a.m. and were subsequently locked out of university workplaces on Friday at the same ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!RCMP veterans raise the maple leaf on National Flag Day
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com National Flag Day was celebrated at the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch on Tuesday with the traditional hoisting of a new Canadian flag. The ceremony, which commenced at 11 a.m., witnessed the retirement of the previous flag in addition to the performance of the national anthem. An Indigenous blessing by Lambert Fox ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Sexy Laundry’ hits the spin cycle this week
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre’s latest production Sexy Laundry by Michele Riml is coming to the Yates Theatre from Feb. 17 to Feb. 26. Jeff Carlson and Erica Hunt bring the story of Alice and Henry who hit a physical plateau in their relationship after twenty-five years of marriage. Sexy Laundry is a Canadian comedy ... Read More »
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