Southern Alberta News
Jeffrey Coffman not seeking re-election to city council
By medicinehatnews on September 4th, 2021
Long-serving Lethbridge City Councillor Jeffrey Coffman will not be seeking re-election this October when local citizens head to the polls. “When I was re-elected in 2011, I committed to a three-term limit because I believed that 10 years should be enough time to accomplish the policy agenda that inspired me to run in the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge schools planning to observe National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
By medicinehatnews on September 3rd, 2021
The Holy Spirit Catholic School Division and Lethbridge School Divison will both be recognizing the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. Holy Spirit will be non-operational that day, Holy Spirit said in a press release. “One of Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s priorities is to ensure ‘First Nations, Metis, and Inuit education ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Film industry making a colourful career for local makeup artist
By Al Beeber on September 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Alberta’s film and television industry is expected to bring $482 million in revenue to the province this year on projects that have net values of $995 million. And Lethbridge makeup artist Katt Panic is seeing first-hand how many projects are being undertaken in this province. Panic, who runs Katt Panic Makeup Art & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Southern Alberta man receives jail sentence for rural crime spree
By Tim Kalinowski on September 3rd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Taber man facing numerous property crime charges after a “crime spree” throughout southern Alberta earlier this year will have plenty of time to think about his actions after being sentenced to nearly three years in prison. Henry Neudorf, 23, pleaded guilty to 13 charges of break and enter, two charges of fraud ... Read More »
1 responseSchool board candidate looks to create safe space for learning
By Dale Woodard on September 3rd, 2021
As he throws his hat into the ring for public school board trustee, creating a safe space for students and teachers alike and allowing learning to thrive are key for Vic Mensch. “I think students need to come first, students and staff,” said Mensch. “As a board, we will be responsible for staff and students ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Initiative launched toward harassment-free workplaces
By Dale Woodard on September 3rd, 2021
An Alberta agency has launched a ground-breaking initiative to help create sexual harassment-free workspaces. A new campaign, #momentsmatter — led by the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services in partnership with Justice Canada — focuses on what may be the missing link, workplace culture. An Alberta-wide, three-year campaign called #momentsmatter celebrates workplace cultures that promote ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Province investing $5.6 million in new micro-credential pilot program
By Trevor Busch - LETHBRIDGE HERALD on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtbusch@lethbridgeherald.com New, flexible learning options to help people take the next step in their profession or explore new opportunities were announced this week at Lethbridge College as a key part of the UCP government’s Alberta 2030 Plan. In partnership with industry, employers and post-secondary institutions, the province is investing more than $5.6 million in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Youths charged with kidnapping and robbery after incidents at city skate parks
By Al Beeber on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Six people, including four minors, have been arrested and charged after two incidents of violence and threats of violence at city skate parks. The matters happened during a two-week span at the SLP Skate Park on Mayor Magrath Drive South and a parking lot near the park at Legacy Regional Park. The Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of assaulting officer released on bail
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer after a foot chase, and being in possession of a loaded .357 Magnum handgun has been released on bail. Braudy Salas Solano, originally of Lethbridge, appeared by CCTV from the Edmonton Correctional Centre in Lethbridge provincial court on Wednesday. Solano was granted his release ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Contractor facing charges over employee death
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A court case involving a construction contractor who had a temporary employee die on the job while working on the City of Lethbridge’s water treatment plant in 2019 will be returning to court later this month. Maple Reinders Constructors Inc. is facing eight Operational Health and Safety Act charges associated with the death ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Getaway driver sentenced after pleading guilty to theft
By Tim Kalinowski on September 2nd, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of dragging a security officer behind a truck pleaded guilty to theft, and was sentenced in Lethbridge provincial court on Wednesday. Crown Prosecutor Michael Fox told the court Cory Bruce Hagan, 40, had been acting as the getaway driver as an accomplice entered the Rona store on 32nd Street ... Read More »
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