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Long-time public school board trustee giving up her seat after 23 years of service
By Al Beeber on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com When Jan Foster leaves the board room for the final time on Sept. 28, she’ll be walking away from seven terms and a total of 23 years serving as a trustee for the Lethbridge School Division. Foster is calling it quits after more than two decades of serving city students in her role ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in manslaughter case still waiting for trial date to be set
By Delon Shurtz on September 16th, 2021
Nearly three months after Jason James Crane Chief was ordered to stand trial for manslaughter, the accused is still waiting to set a trial date. The matter was back in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench Monday, where, after several adjournments, the Crown and defence were expected to finally schedule a trial. However, Lethbridge lawyer Ingrid ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Human trafficking case again before court on bail matters
By Delon Shurtz on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of 10 men who was granted bail last month in relation to human trafficking charges has been allowed to amend several of his release conditions. The matter for Dr. Ziyaad Noor was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where his lawyer, James Hawkins of Calgary, requested the proposed changes, with consent of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FCSS and Big Brothers Big Sisters joining forces on fundraiser
By Garrett Simmons - FCSS Communications on September 16th, 2021
Family and Community Support Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District have always maintained a strong partnership. Over the next few weeks, the two organizations will come together once again to raise funds and boost awareness for Big Brothers Big Sisters, highlighted by Sept. 22’s 27th annual McHappy Day at the Coaldale ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Candidate looking to community for higher voter turnout
By Tim Kalinowski on September 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council candidate Boyd Thomas offers voters a choice of choosing hope and hard work over apathy and despair to make the city a better, more inclusive and safer place for all residents. “Twenty per cent voting turnout is not very good,” he states. “I think a lot of people have apathy that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men sentenced for possession of proceeds of crime
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men arrested following a police drug investigation in 2020 have received sentences that will not require them to spend any time in jail. Sumrath Singh Bindra and Adjit Singh Kahlon pleaded guilty last week in Lethbridge provincial court to a single count of possession of the proceeds of crime not exceeding $5,000. ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge school division board chair looking for re-election
By Dale Woodard on September 15th, 2021
After four years as board chair for the Lethbridge School Division, Christine Light is seeking re-election. Thanks to that first term, the mother of two children in the public school system brings ample experience to the position, an experience she would love to continue. “Running in my first election trusteeship really came from my desire to ... Read More »
1 responseChamber forum gives public a chance to meet candidates
By Al Beeber on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Impassioned. Eloquent. Committed to Lethbridge. If that’s what it takes to get elected, every city council candidate who spoke at a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored meet and greet at the Lethbridge Public Library Tuesday will be a shoo-in at the ballot box in October. The Chamber event, which attracted a relatively sparse audience to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Feed Lethbridge ready to support city food banks
By medicinehatnews on September 15th, 2021
An initiative is being staged this month to support the city food banks. Feed Lethbridge kicks off Sept. 17 with an online auction starting at 9 a.m. with bids accepted in $5 increments until 9 p.m. on Sept. 24. That night is planned for a city-wide dinner party from 6-9 p.m. when city residents are ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil begins process of phasing out Municipal Planning Commission
By Tim Kalinowski on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com City council voted last week to begin the process of phasing out the Municipal Planning Commission with the intent of redistributing its governance responsibilities between the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board and the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee of city council. “The resolution (last week) did not get rid of MPC, it started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Delays causing frustration in case of U of L clerk charged with theft
By Delon Shurtz on September 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com After numerous adjournments and repeated requests for disclosure, the lawyer representing a former University of Lethbridge accounting clerk accused of stealing more than half a million dollars, is getting frustrated with the lengthy delays. Calgary lawyer Rabie Ahmed said Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court he is still waiting for additional disclosure following an 18-month police ... Read More »
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