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Ode to Joy! continues New West’s tradition of comedy-music revues
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com The New West Theatre ensemble is returning to the indoor stage next week with their upcoming music-comedy revue Ode to Joy! performed at the Yates Memorial Theatre. Ode to Joy! opens on Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yates. On Thursday, media were invited for a sneak peek where the cast of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police see rise in cryptocurrency-related frauds as locals lose more than $800,000 this year
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is warning the public to be cautious after an increase in cryptocurrency-related frauds. Â “We had very few previous reports of frauds, however, this year we are seeing an uptake in that. We investigated multiple complains with over 18 victims, where local residents have been defrauded over $800,000,” said Sgt. ... Read More »
1 responseLawyer asks for Phillips to be sanctioned for tweets
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com MLA Shannon Phillips nipped in the bud plans by reporters to ask her any questions involving the Lethbridge Police Service and police commission only minutes before a scheduled Wednesdaypress conference. On Tuesday, the Calgary Herald reported that the lawyer for five LPS officers wants Phillips to be sanctioned by the speaker of the ... Read More »
1 responseSpitting assault lands man a jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old man who spat in the face of a store’s loss prevention officer has been handed a 45-day jail sentence. Cody Clare Matthews pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of assault, stemming from an incident Feb. 20 of last year. Court was told a woman was caught stealing ... Read More »
1 responseMotorists help top up levels at city food banks
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
Motorists bringing in their vehicles to make sure all fluids were topped up heading into the winter months also did their part to top up the Lethbridge Food Bank and the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank. The annual Free Lube, Oil & Filter event benefiting both local food banks took place at Davis GMC Buick this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sculpture pays homage to city’s First World War contribution
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A bronze sculpture paying homage to the last artillery gun to fire in the First World War by the Lethbridge Field Battery was unveiled at Exhibition Park on Wednesday. Created by artist Don Toney, “Legacy of Alberta” took one and a half years to complete and weighs between 250-300 lbs. The one/sixth lifesize ... Read More »
1 responseFestive activites deck the halls of Lethbridge College
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge College decked the halls of centre core on Wednesday, as part of their Five Days of College Cheer event. Students had the opportunity to take part in various activities at Centre Core, including ornament making to decorate a Christmas tree that has been placed beside the miner statue. “It’s nice after being ... Read More »
1 responseArriveCan app makes for a smooth re-entry after first pandemic cross-border trip
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Having border anxiety before heading south to do some shopping in Great Falls for the first time since the pandemic hit? If so, there’s no need to worry if you have filled out the ArriveCan app properly. The new app, required for most travellers, is available for Android and Apple devices and filling ... Read More »
1 responsePurcell in new role as school board chair
By Dale Woodard - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2021
As she takes over the role of Lethbridge School Division chair, keeping the lines of communication open is paramount to Allison Purcell. At last month’s organizational meeting, Purcell was named Chair, while Christine Light was named vice-chair as the board also determined its committee appointments for the 2021/2022 school year. “I’m excited and I’m certainly ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renovations taking off at Lethbridge Airport
By Trevor Busch - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com With an end goal in mind of enhancing the passenger experience while making significant investment in critical infrastructure, the Lethbridge Airport has seen some important improvements completed in 2021. After investing $2.6 million into the airport, the City has leveraged an additional $23 million in Provincial and Federal grant funding for a variety ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former U of L clerk accused of stealing $580,000 pleads not guilty
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of stealing more than half a million dollars from the University, has pleaded not guilty to three criminal charges. The pleas to charges of fraud over $5,000, theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property over $5,000, were entered Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court by the accused’s lawyer, Rabie Ahmed ... Read More »
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