Southern Alberta News
Author sending books to Angel Tree
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2021
A local author is giving the gift of reading this Christmas. Constance Douglas, the author and illustrator of the children’s book Angie Quinn’s Amazing Adventures with Shnoogy and Kruddy, is penning a little holiday cheer with book donations for Angel Tree, giving kids the joy of the written word as well as an uplifting message. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mischief and threats land man probation
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 21st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who trashed a downtown restaurant last summer won’t have to spend any more time in jail, but he will be on probation for a year. Matthew Todd Shouting pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to single counts of mischief causing damage and uttering threats to cause death or bodily ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary Family Peer Connections helping feed local families in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Calgary Family Peer Connections provided boxes of food for those in need on Thursday, thanks to a call from a local business that wanted to do their part in feeding some families over the holidays. On Thursday CFPC brought an initiative they have been working on for over a year to Polished ... Read More »
1 responseInitial supply of rapid tests snapped up in under 10 minutes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
The rollout of free COVID-19 rapid test kits in Lethbridge on Friday morning was not a resounding success for Alberta Health Services. By most accounts, AHS had run out of the 400 test kits they had available in less than 10 minutes after distribution commenced at 8 a.m., and many hoping to secure the free ... Read More »
1 responseTourism Lethbridge announces new CEO
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
Having grown up near the Grand Canyon, Erin Crane knows a thing or two about tourist attractions. In the New Year, the native of Arizona who has lived in Lethbridge since 2004 will apply that know-how to her new job. Tourism Lethbridge recently announced Crane as its new Chief Executive Officer, a job she starts ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence wraps case without witness in sex assault trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a Lethbridge man accused of sexually assaulting four women concluded his case Thursday, without hearing testimony from his only witness. Andre Ouellette of Calgary chose not to call his witness to the stand Thursday, after the man said he didn’t want his name published by the media covering the sexual ... Read More »
1 responseAnnual Christmas Bird Count a tradition of citizen science
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
On Sunday, some keen bird watchers will keep their eyes on the skies. Or their bird feeder or wherever else they may need to. No matter where the feathered friends are perched, a century-plus tradition will take place with the 122nd annual Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count in North America. On the local front, more than ... Read More »
1 responseCrown says disclosure ‘on its way’ in human trafficking case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lawyers who have been waiting since August to receive disclosure in relation to human trafficking charges against their clients, have been told they won’t have to wait much longer. Calgary Crown Prosecutor Ron Simenik said Friday in Lethbridge provincial court that the voluminous amount of information for which lawyers have been waiting — ... Read More »
1 responseTech entrepreneur recognized by CEO Publication
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge technology entrepreneur has been named one of the Top 20 dynamic Chief Executive Officers in Canada by The CEO Publication. Colin Moreland’s downtown company has only been in operation for 19 months and his accolade comes after MPP Software Solutions was named 2021 Business of the Year in the innovation and ... Read More »
2 responsesLawyer for doctor accused in human trafficking case wating for disclosure
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After waiting several months to receive disclosure from the Crown’s office, a Calgary lawyer representing a doctor charged with human trafficking will have to wait awhile longer. James Hawkins, who appeared Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court on behalf of his client, Dr. Zyaad Noor of Calgary, explained he has received additional disclosure since ... Read More »
2 responsesPsychologist offers ways to counter holiday stress
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Christmas can be chaotic but with COVID-19 thrown into the mix it may be even more difficult. Calgary-based psychologist and social worker Linda Hancock on Thursday offered her perspective on it in a presentation to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs. Hancock said for many Christmas can be stressful, including those who ... Read More »
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