Southern Alberta News
School board candidate values all perspectives
By Al Beeber on September 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Dave Low came close in his first two campaigns to win election as a trustee of the Lethbridge School Division and is hoping in October voters will give him a chance to represent them. Low, a 41-year-old painting company owner with two teenaged daughters in the public school system, feels voters need to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sexual interference results in 33 month jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on September 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who sexually assaulted his cousin’s 10-year-old daughter has been sent to a federal penitentiary. The man, who can’t be named to protect the identity of the girl, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of sexual interference, and was sentenced to 33 months in prison. The man ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Victim services looking for volunteers
By Tim Kalinowski on September 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Police Victim/ Witness Services Unit is looking for more compassionate volunteers to join their team to help those at their most vulnerable. “We were one of the first Victim Services in the province,” says Program Manager Catherine Pooley, “and after 30 years we have built a remarkable team. You are really ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Plaxton family honoured as Lethbridge’s newest school welcomes students this fall
By Al Beeber on September 23rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com He had the distinction of being the Lethbridge School Division’s longest-serving superintendent and played a role in opening the first school in West Lethbridge – Nicholas Sheran Elementary – as well as Park Meadows School in north Lethbridge. And on Friday, the late Dr. Robert Plaxton was honoured with the grand opening of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Conditional sentence for man who assaulted sister, broke into mother’s home
By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man has been placed on house arrest for assaulting his sister and breaking into his mother’s house last year. Andrew John Meisner was given a 12 month conditional sentence Monday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to charges of housebreaking and commit mischief, assault, mischief causing damage and failure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City making voting easier to increase voter turnout
By Trevor Busch LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com In an effort to enhance voter turnout for the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 18, the City of Lethbridge is promoting some new methods to help citizens mark an ‘X’ beside their chosen candidates. To increase accessibility and convenience, Lethbridge residents will be able to vote at any voting station across the city ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for charges including theft and indecent act
By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who exposed himself to several people as they walked past his house earlier this year has received a short jail sentence. Brandon Coster-Tarcon was sentenced to one day in jail after he pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of committing an indecent act. Court was told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Reeve Hickey seeking another term for County
By Tim Kalinowski on September 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With the retirement of Mayor Chris Spearman of Lethbridge, Mayor Kim Craig of Coaldale and Mayor Dennis Cassie of Coalhurst, Reeve Lorne Hickey of Lethbridge County is pretty much the last man standing in the greater Lethbridge area when it comes to incumbent local leaders running for office. Hickey hopes to return for his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for theft from parents home
By Delon Shurtz on September 22nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Kyle Robert Mutter knew his parents would be gone on holiday in August of last year, so all he had to do was wait until they were gone before he broke into their home. What he didn’t know, however, is that his father had installed video surveillance, and when his parents returned from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Educator looking to put experience into service as Catholic school board trustee
By Dale Woodard on September 22nd, 2021
Linda Ellefson brings an extensive background to the role of school trustee for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. Now, the teacher, administrator and consultant looks to continue that role as a trustee for Separate Ward 2. “It came with lots of thought, but I thought I still want to serve and I still want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams remembers namesake
By Dale Woodard on September 22nd, 2021
There was something extra to ride for as the 38th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams hit the trails. Members of the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association gathered for the annual fundraising ride Saturday at Pavan Park. After bearing Perlich’s name for the past six years, Saturday’s Ride For Dreams was also the first in memory of ... Read More »
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