Southern Alberta News
Man accused of building bombs hoping to resolve charges
By Delon Shurtz on August 20th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of building bombs in his residence last year, and who hoped to deal with his charges in drug treatment court, is now considering an offer from the Crown to resolve the matter. Lethbridge lawyer Vincent Guinan told court Thursday his client, Shaun Hlavach, had not been accepted into the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Farming Smarter series addressing soil erosion in Alberta farmlands
By Tim Kalinowski on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Farming Smarter is in the process of engaging in a “Soil Conversation” with farmers province-wide about the negative impacts of soil erosion. The Soil Conversation Series was put together at the request of the MD of Taber, the County of Forty Mile, the County of Newell, and Lethbridge County after all four municipalities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community builder passionate about public education
By Dale Woodard on August 19th, 2021
Kristina Larkin’s time spent in the community in both her career and as a volunteer has fueled her dedication for education. She’s now taking that ample experience and throwing her hat in the ring for school trustee for the Lethbridge School Division. “I’m very passionate about public education and I’ve been spending my career and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tracks in the snow lead to guilty plea and jail sentence
By Delon Shurtz on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge police didn’t have any problem tracking down a man who broke into two northside businesses last year. All they had to do was follow the telltale tracks in the snow. Tyson Thomas Kehoe broke into the two adjoining businesses during the evening of Oct. 18, 2020. He stole money from a cash ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Former employees make allegations against city council candidate
By Tim Kalinowski on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Several women are making allegations of inappropriate behaviour against city council candidate and local business owner Bradley Whalen. Tianna Collon was one of the first to come forward with allegations of unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate texts against Whalen on social media last week stemming back to when she worked as a bartender ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge broadband project gets $6.9 million in funding
By Al Beeber on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Nathan Neudorf had five key objectives for Lethbridge when he was elected and the MLA for Lethbridge East has accomplished the last on the list with announced funding for a broadband project here. The $6.9 million Lethbridge Broadband Fibre Project was announced Wednesday in the city by Neudorf and provincial Minister of Infrastructure ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused in human trafficking case released on bail
By Delon Shurtz on August 19th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Six adults and two youth charged last week with human trafficking of underage girls have been released on bail. Mohammad Zafari, 20, Abdullah Mohammed, 19, Mohammad Nirabani, 22, and Fadi Chtewi, 20, were released Tuesday following a lengthy bail hearing before Judge Jerry LeGrandeur in Lethbridge provincial court. A 16-year-old boy and 17-year-old ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Doorway threat lands accused in jail
By Delon Shurtz on August 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Wearing a face mask and carrying what appeared to be a handgun didn’t give Logan Heavy Shields access to anything but a jail cell. Heavy Shields, 28, was trying to get a woman to open her door when he knocked on it on April 15. Although he was disguised and had a hood ... Read More »
3 responsesGuilty plea results in fine for drug possession
By Delon Shurtz on August 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man caught with drugs in his home won’t go to jail, but he will have to pay an unusually hefty fine. Marty Lee Fransen was scheduled to stand trial Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court on charges of drug possession, possession of stolen property under $5,000, and causing a child to be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City opens Legacy Park Pavilion for rentals
By Tim Kalinowski on August 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge has now opened its Legacy Park Pavilion space for event or group rentals. The 60-chair space overlooks Legacy Park’s central pond and is located in between its soon-to-be opened discovery playground and its soon-to-be-opened spray park. “It is one of those additional amenities that was planned in the Legacy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L requiring rapid testing for unvaccinated staff and students
By Tim Kalinowski on August 18th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge will require all those coming to campus this fall to wear masks in all indoor public spaces and to undergo regular rapid COVID testing if not fully vaccinated. According to the university, those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempt from this testing requirement. The rapid testing will ... Read More »
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