Southern Alberta News
Summer heat having major impact for cattle producers
By Tim Kalinowski on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The province’s cattle producers are under increasing strain as this summer’s record-breaking heatwave continues, and are calling on the province and federal government to act in concert to activate Agri-Recovery program relief to help with the dire situation. “It is having a huge impact with the pasturelands,” says Alberta Beef Producers vice-chair Jason ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Family continues search for Lane Tailfeathers
By Dale Woodard on July 17th, 2021
A family is continuing their search for Lane Tailfeathers, who went missing last month. On Thursday night, family and friends of Tailfeathers gathered at Galt Gardens for a vigil to acknowledge those who have taken part in the search for the 35-year-old who went missing June 20. “Father’s Day was the last day my dad ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man charged with murder likely heading to trial
By Delon Shurtz on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of killing another man over a property dispute earlier this year is likely headed for trial. The matter for Jade Levi Trotter was in Lethbridge provincial court Friday, where defence said it needs to arrange a pre-trial conference to discuss setting a date for a preliminary hearing. A preliminary hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kids ‘N Kops program ready to build positive interactions with police
By Al Beeber on July 17th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A program designed to provide a positive interaction between children and police officers kicks off Monday for four days. Kids ‘N Kops matches children on the waiting list of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge with officers from the Lethbridge Police Service in four days of presentations at the police shooting range and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Folk Club hosting outdoor festival next month
By Al Beeber on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Folk Club is ready to start the music playing again. The club will be hosting an outdoor free folk festival Aug. 14 at Legacy Park, according to president Tom Moffatt. The festival will feature three local acts and three visiting performers. Charging admissions to outdoor events isn’t allowed in Lethbridge, says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man accused of breaking into car dealership hoping for bail
By Delon Shurtz on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man arrested earlier this week and accused of breaking into a Lethbridge car dealership, will remain in custody at least until Monday, or even longer if he fails to convince a judge to grant him bail. Eric Christopher Smith had hoped he would be released sooner, but during the accused’s first appearance in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Highway 3 Twinning Association looking for feedback
By Tim Kalinowski on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Highway 3 Twinning Association is asking citizens of southern Alberta to give it feedback on its lobbying efforts to divide the highway between Medicine Hat and the Crowsnest Pass, and to make suggestions on what its strategic priorities should be going forward. “We find it important for moving forward for the next ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council questions staff on proposed Peenaquim Park disc golf course
By Tim Kalinowski on July 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com A proposed disc golf course in Peenaquim Park became a lightning rod for debate as city councillors demanded more information from City staff as to why the proposed course was never formally brought before council prior to advancing these plans with one local community group on City lands. Parks manager Dave Ellis told ... Read More »
1 responseNo progress in case of shooting death
By Delon Shurtz on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 31-year-old suspect charged in the shooting death of a Lethbridge man more than a year ago, has been unable to make any progress on the case while his client is in custody in Regina, Sask. The matter for Mohamud Omar Dhiblawe was in Lethbridge provincial court Wednesday, where the judge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ward system question being put on October ballot
By Tim Kalinowski on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge voters will have the opportunity to choose how they want to be represented in the future by their municipal government after city council approved a plebiscite question on a potential Ward system for the ballot during the Oct. 18 city election. The motion, put forth by Coun. Jeffrey Coffman, was approved 8-1 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge’s decision on carjacking adjourned
By Delon Shurtz on July 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A judge’s decision following a violent carjacking trial earlier this year has been adjourned for two weeks. Judge Gregory Maxwell was expected to deliver his verdict Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court in the Cory Ray Williams case, but he said he needed time to review submissions from the Crown and defence before he ... Read More »
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