Southern Alberta News
Three charged after Tuesday drug bust
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2022
Three people have been charged after Lethbridge police seized drugs, weapons cash and stolen property. The seizures came after Lethbridge Police Service conducted an investigation into activity consistent with drug trafficking. LPS members, with the assistance of the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods arm of the Alberta Sheriffs, the Priority Crimes Unit, Crime Suppression Team, Downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!OHS charges against contractor withdrawn in employee death case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Charges against a construction contractor whose temporary employee died while working on a City of Lethbridge project nearly three years ago, have been withdrawn. Maple Reinders Constructors was facing eight charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for failing to ensure the health and safety of a worker, who was temporarily employed in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local school divisions make changes following provincial announcement
By Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
Lethbridge and Holy Spirit Catholic school divisions have reacted to the Alberta government’s announcement on Tuesday to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the province. The two divisions issued separate statements to the public on Wednesday. Lethbridge School Division stated it was “disappointed the division did not have advanced notice prior to the announcement. The Board has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City removes REP requirements
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The lifting of provincial COVID-19 restrictions has prompted the City of Lethbridge to end its proof of vaccination requirement for entering city-owned and operated facilities. The lifting of restrictions also means the Enmax Centre will once again be able to operate food and beverage services which will enable the facility to recall about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!John Ware film prompts discussion on evils of slavery
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com As part of their Black History Month celebration Lethbridge College offered a screening of John Ware Reclaimed Tuesday in the E.C. Fredericks Theatre. Ibrahim Turay, instructor in the School of Justice Studies, lead a panel discussion after the screening, with some members in attendance via Zoom and others in person. The film follows Cheryl Foggo ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Indigenous exhibits open at the Galt Museum
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The first of three Indigenous art exhibits, curated by or co-organized with Indigenous experts, has opened at the Galt Museum. Breathe (2nd Wave), a touring exhibit of traditionally crafted masks by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists reflecting resiliency through the COVID-19 pandemic, opened Jan. 29 and runs through April 29. Co-created by Metis artists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pastor facing charges in relation to Coutts protest
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 10th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary pastor who was arrested at his Calgary home this week, will have to remain in custody at least until next week before he finds out if he’ll be released on bail. Artur Pawlowski sought his release Wednesday during a lengthy bail hearing in Lethbridge provincial court, but after listening to extensive ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!County nutrient webinar covers all things manure
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The nutrient management webinar series offered by Lethbridge County concluded Monday with a presentation on manure spreading and storage regulations. Trevor Wallace from Alberta Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development spoke about Part 2 of the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) which encompasses the livestock and manure management regulations which were included into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Prolific’ offender gets 90 days for stolen licence plate
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A “prolific” offender who was prohibited from driving at the time he was caught with a stolen licence plate, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and given another driving prohibition. Eric Christopher Smith was sentenced Monday in Lethbridge provincial court after he pleaded guilty to charges of driving while prohibited and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!ATA president condemns school protests
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Schools aren’t the appropriate places to protest masks and vaccine mandates, says the Alberta Teachers Association. Edmonton-based Jason Schilling, who is from southern Alberta, said Tuesday his attention was first caught by a protest outside of a school in this city a couple of weeks ago. Schilling is asking Alberta’s premier Jason Kenney ... Read More »
1 responseU of L withdraws application to delay strike action
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 9th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge has withdrawn an application before the Alberta Labour Relations Board for an urgent hearing and an interim order preventing faculty from striking. A strike by the faculty association is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Thursday but president Dan O’Donnell said Tuesday if it goes ahead, professors will be ... Read More »
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