Southern Alberta News
‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ bringing live theatre back to U of L
By Al Beeber on October 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Live theatre is returning to the University of Lethbridge in October! “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” will run nightly from Oct. 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. in the University of Lethbridge Theatre. Directed by Nicola Elson, who also helmed “Hootenanny!” during the summer’s Arts in the Parks series, “Dracula” is a comedy written by ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man receives jail sentence on multiple charges
By Delon Shurtz on October 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Lethbridge man who pleaded guilty in August to charges of housebreaking and commit theft, criminal harassment and failure to comply with release conditions, has been sent to jail for a year and placed on probation for 18 months. Jordan James Sargeant, who was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, cried quietly as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council candidate hopes to build positive community relationships
By Tim Kalinowski on October 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council candidate Jerry Firth wants to help build more positive relationships within the community after a divisive four years on city council and within city politics in general. Firth, who is the former Indigenous Recovery Coach Program manager with ARCHES and is currently the manager at Alpha House in Lethbridge, says his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Police Service faces backlash over social media post
By Tim Kalinowski on October 1st, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Service is again receiving public criticism and backlash on social media after the department posted what some perceived to be an overly militaristic image on Twitter Wednesday night, warning the public its Tactical Unit would be doing training with its armoured vehicle. The graphic used by the police service showed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Taxi robbery matter adjourned after 39 appearances in court
By Delon Shurtz on September 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who has nearly 40 court appearances from charges that are almost two years old, has been granted another adjournment while she and her lawyer plan how to proceed with her case. The matter for Kimberlie Rose Eagle Speaker was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where her lawyer Scott Hadford said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public inquiry requested on whistleblowers, reports of police misconduct
By Tim Kalinowski on September 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com An attorney for both MLA Shannon Phillips and an unnamed member of the media is asking the Lethbridge Police Commission to hold a public inquiry about how the Lethbridge Police Service deals with whistleblowers. Michael Bates appeared virtually at the Police Commission meeting on Wednesday to ask for the public inquiry, and to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carlson seeks to continue working at challenges facing council
By Tim Kalinowski on September 30th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Incumbent city council candidate Jeff Carlson says he is proud of the work this council has done to lead the city through tough times, and fully expects more hard work lies ahead. “I think I am most proud of the steady leadership during the pandemic, and during a lot of the social issues ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Defence finally receives disclosure in theft case against U of L employee
By Delon Shurtz on September 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous court adjournments and months of waiting, the lawyer for a Lethbridge woman accused of stealing money from the University of Lethbridge has finally received disclosure on the case. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court he has received disclosure from Specialized Prosecutions in Calgary, after repeatedly requesting the information during numerous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police arrest second suspect in southside firearm incident
By Delon Shurtz on September 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Police have arrested a second suspect in relation to an incident last week in which a shot was fired on the city’s southside. Police had issued a warrant for the arrest of Nicholas Rodney Scout, a couple of days after a police officer heard what he believed to be a gunshot while he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Phillips calls for action to address doctor shortage
By Al Beeber on September 29th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge West MLA Shannon Phillips has released a four-point plan she wants new provincial health Minister Jason Copping to implement within 30 days to address the doctor shortage in Lethbridge and other healthcare problems in southern Alberta. The NDP MLA and two women who have felt first-hand the loss of family physicians here ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge collectables show an exchange of history
By Dale Woodard on September 29th, 2021
For Ken Clarke, it’s a hobby that draws plenty of interest. It also draws a healthy rate of exchange. As the Lethbridge Comic, Card and Collectable Show took over Legion Hall Saturday, the coin and currency collector from Red Deer offered up not only bills from previous decades, but a history lesson as well. “I ... Read More »
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