Southern Alberta News
Woman gets jail time for assault over stolen liquor
By Delon Shurtz on November 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Sharise Marie-Ann Smith was already on the skids when she arrived in Lethbridge from Calgary on March 21 of last year. The 30-year-old woman, who carried with her what few possessions she owned, stayed the night at the shelter, but when she awoke the next day she discovered her belongings had been stolen. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Amies in new role heading up Downtown BRZ
By Al Beeber on November 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Sarah Amies knows the community well. She’s lived in Lethbridge since 1982 and spent two decades in the non-profit sector. Now Amies has taken on the role of Community Director for the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone. “I’ve arrived at a very exciting time,” said Amies Wednesday in an interview at the Downtown ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls for performance audit of Premier’s Office for August absence
By Trevor Busch LETHBRIDGE HERALD on November 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips is calling on Auditor General Doug Wylie to initiate a performance audit of the Premier’s Office to get to the bottom of who was left in charge of the province while Jason Kenney was on vacation in August. On Wednesday, Phillips and Edmonton – City Centre MLA David ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coaldale Christmas Night of Lights parade cancelled
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on November 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDssnews@sunnysouthnews.com Coaldale won’t see any bright lights this month. Coaldale town council carried a motion on Oct. 25 to cancel the upcoming Country Christmas Night of Lights parade and accompanying events. The annual event was initially scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19. However, growing concerns from the local health inspector prompted Cindy Hoffman and Russ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Adjournment in fatal pedestrian collision case
By Delon Shurtz on November 4th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 34-year-old woman accused of striking and killing a pedestrian with her vehicle during the summer is expected back in court later this month. The matter was in Lethbridge provincial court Tuesday, where Shannon Goodstriker’s lawyer requested an adjournment to allow himself and the Crown time to have resolution discussions. The matter has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge County continues to report low vaccine uptake
By Erika Mathieu SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on November 4th, 2021
Vaccination rates for rural areas and smaller municipalities continue to report markedly lower numbers than urban centres in Alberta. Current data shows only 63.8 per cent of eligible residents in Lethbridge County have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Of the eligible residents 12 years or older, only 69.5 per cent had received at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youth art exhibit on display at nature centre
By medicinehatnews on November 4th, 2021
Inspired by Nature: Youth Art Exhibition will be on display in the Community Art Gallery at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre until Nov. 13. The exhibition showcases the mixed media works of the next generation of artists. Participating artists are between the ages of four and eighteen. They were asked to find their muse in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Killing John Wayne’ author delves into movie controversy
By Dale Woodard on November 3rd, 2021
After delving into the historical side of Lethbridge, a local author is now shining the spotlight on a little Hollywood history. Coaldale native and soon-to-be Toronto resident Ryan Uytdewilligen recently released Killing John Wayne: The Making of The Conqueror. The book delves into the making of the movie, The Conqueror, starring John Wayne and produced ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taber mayor addresses concerns over councillor
By Cole Parkinson & Kenyon Stronski - SOUTHERN ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS on November 3rd, 2021
Following concerns being raised around a Taber town councillor’s demeanour during council’s swearing in and regular council meeting held on Oct. 25, Mayor Andrew Prokop has stated the incident is being looked at internally. “Taber town council is aware of concerns raised about a council member’s demeanour at the October 25th council meeting. Council continues ... Read More »
1 responseFriday event set to celebrate kindness
By Al Beeber on November 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Friday is Random Act of Kindness Day and the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is encouraging everyone to get involved. The special day, which is commemorated on the first Friday of every November, “celebrates the impact of good deeds and serves as a reminder to pay them forward,” says the foundation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing multiple charges, including arson and assault, awaits sentencing
By Delon Shurtz on November 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man facing 11 criminal charges, including arson and assault with a weapon, won’t know until later this year what his sentence will be. Kyle Glen Lowe pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge provincial court to the charges, as well as to charges of theft under $5,000, mischief causing damage, possession of stolen ... Read More »
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