Southern Alberta News
Binder granted three trials
By Delon Shurtz on March 10th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old Lethbridge man who was set to face more than a dozen sex-related charges during a single trial, has instead been granted three separate trials. Sohil Bindra was scheduled to begin a 14-day trial this week in Lethbridge provincial court, but Monday Calgary lawyer Andre Ouellette applied to have the charges, along ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!March is Kidney month but it’s so much more than that
By Stan Ashbee on March 10th, 2021
March is Kidney Month and Mar. 11 is World Kidney Day. As a kidney patient, Jan Clemis was diagnosed over 40 years ago with kidney disease. Clemis is the Alberta director for the Canadian Transplant Association (CTA). According to Clemis, the two primary goals of the CTA are: 1. Healthy, active lifestyles for transplant recipients, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YWCA names Women of Distinction
By Dale Woodard on March 10th, 2021
Even in times of pandemic and uncertainty Rachel Nicol still managed to find the silver lining. The Lethbridge swimmer who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympic Summer Games and is looking for a return trip to the Olympics in Tokyo this summer was one of four women honoured at the 45th Annual YWCA Lethbridge and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!University of Lethbridge Spring 2021 Convocation celebration to remain online
By UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE on March 6th, 2021
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Be the first to comment!Innovative online directory set to connect B2B agriculture businesses in southern Alberta
By LETHBRIDGE EXHIBITION on March 6th, 2021
Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced Friday a new way for the agriculture community to come together, allowing vendors, exhibitors and businesses access that they would traditionally have at AG-EXPO. “We wanted to ensure that the businesses that participate in AG-EXPO still have a place to come together in light of the current health restrictions” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sage clan gives recovering addict new purpose in life
By Tim Kalinowski on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com With the sun shining down on Galt Gardens, Cody Fox, wearing the jacket of the Sage Clan, plays with his kids who run around him asking unanswerable questions as just a few feet away fellow Sage Clan members and Kindness to Others founder Alvin Mills work together to hand out a special meal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Abduction case adjourned
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The case against a 21-year-old Lethbridge man charged in connection with an attempted abduction in the city last year has been adjourned again while defence reviews new disclosure from the Crown’s office. Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre, who appeared in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday as an agent for the accused’s lawyer, said defence needs more ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Court delays prompt judge to order case move forward
By Delon Shurtz on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge judge has ordered the lawyer representing a man charged in connection with a fatal car collision, to move things along following numerous delays since the accused was arrested more than a year ago. Judge Erin Olsen told Calgary lawyer L. K. Ross that he needs to be prepared to take a step ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CCHS teacher named Edwin Parr nominee
By Dale Woodard on March 6th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDsports@lethbridgeherald.com Amanda Omilon thought it was a job performance review with her bosses. In a way, it was, and it turned out to be quite the stellar review. In fact, it could be award-winning. Omilon, a first year teacher at Catholic Central High School, has been selected as Holy Spirit Catholic School Division’s Edwin ... Read More »
1 responsePandemic having impact on students
By Tim Kalinowski on March 5th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs welcomed University of Lethbridge associate vice-president of students Kathleen Massey to its weekly livestream YouTube speaker series to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being of students at the university. According to a recently conducted student survey, about 30 per cent ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Repeat offender charged with drug offences
By LETHBRIDGE POLICE SERVICE on March 5th, 2021
arged a repeat offender with multiple, drug-related offences. On Wednesday, members of the Lethbridge Police Service Crime Suppression Team observed an individual engage in activity consistent with drug trafficking at locations in north Lethbridge, the downtown core and the area of the homeless shelter. Police arrested a Lethbridge man in the 500-block of 5 Street ... Read More »
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