Southern Alberta News
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 »
Be the first to comment!AUMA past president weighs in on municipal election
By Dale Woodard on November 3rd, 2021
The influence of partisan politics in Alberta’s 2021 Municipal Election was on the ballot as the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs held its online session last week. On hand as the guest speaker was Barry Morishita, a long serving councilor and mayor in the City of Brooks. In his talk, Morishita spoke of his extensive experiences ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for assaulting girlfriend
By Delon Shurtz on November 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 22-year-old Coalhurst man will have to follow strict curfew conditions for the next year after being sentenced for several violent assaults in 2020 and earlier this year. Nicco Diego Cantillas was handed a 12-month conditional sentence Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of assault, assault with a ... Read More »
1 responseDierks Bentley, The Offspring and comedy tour coming to Lethbridge
By Al Beeber on November 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com With COVID restrictions loosened, live music is returning to the city with a vengeance. Two American headliners, with vastly different audiences, will be hitting the stage at the Enmax Centre in early 2022. And tickets for both shows go on sale Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Kicking off the new year will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing adjourned for couple found guilty of drug smuggling
By Delon Shurtz on November 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A sentencing hearing for a California couple caught trying to smuggle drugs through the Coutts border nearly four years ago, has been adjourned for a month. The hearing for Gurminder and Kirandeep Toor was expected to be heard Friday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench, but it was adjourned at the request of defence ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man waiting for lawyer following $85,000 drug raid
By Delon Shurtz on November 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Glenwood man charged last week following a police raid in the city remains in custody while he waits for Legal Aid to retain a lawyer for him. Criminal charges against Bradley Stephen Paskiuski, were in Lethbridge provincial court Monday, where Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff noted she represents the accused on unrelated offences, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Smart Hub Library Program ‘bridging the digital divide’
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on November 2nd, 2021
Public libraries have been a reliable source of online connectivity for many that lack Internet access. Fifteen libraries within the Chinook Arch Regional Library System are now taking further steps to bridge the digital divide thanks to the Telus Smart Hub Library Program. The participating libraries will begin loaning Smart Hubs — devices that provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Halloween drive-thru trick or treat fun
By Dale Woodard on November 2nd, 2021
Trick or treat. Pull ahead. Halloween-themed music blared and costumed crusaders happily doled out candy Saturday evening at Exhibition Park. In this case, however, costumed kids coming up the sidewalk were replaced by a line of vehicles with trick or treaters nestled inside as the Third Annual Halloween Drive Thru Trunk or Treat hit high ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Get to Know Lonesome’ has musician on the road
By Al Beeber on November 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He’s a sideman doing a side project and Ryan “Skinny” Dyck is finally getting a chance to tour a record he made in 2020. And the well-known Lethbridge steel guitar musician is already planning another project in his mind. Dyck, a long-time fixture on the Lethbridge music scene, recorded and released his first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Children’s author to give special reading at Analog Books Halloween event
By Trevor Busch LETHBRIDGE HERALD on October 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com Local author and illustrator Constance Douglas will be performing a special reading of one of her children’s books during a Family Halloween event at Analog Books on Sunday. “They’re not usually open on Sunday, but they’re going to have a special event for Halloween,” said Douglas. “There will be costumes, and prizes, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Truck buyer receives jail sentence for fraud
By Delon Shurtz on October 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has netted himself a stint in jail after attempting to buy pickup trucks with worthless cheques. Jamie George Hart was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud under $5,000. Court was told that on Nov. 4, 2020 ... Read More »
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