Southern Alberta News
Man gets jail for stealing bike
By Delon Shurtz on January 16th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge man who was perfectly prepared to steal any bicycle he came upon, has received a short stint behind bars. Hunter Ferdinand Nolte pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of theft under $5,000 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail. Court was told Nolte was already riding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!One in hospital after bus and semi collide
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 16th, 2021
A collision between a school bus and a semi-truck hauling manure near Magrath has left one driver in hospital and another slightly injured. A statement posted on the Westwind School Division Facebook page confirms the school bus was operated by its division, and there were no students on the bus at the time of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trump called symptom of political problems in the United States
By Tim Kalinowski on January 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta on Public Affairs welcomed University of Lethbridge political science professor John von Heyking to its weekly YouTube livestream speaker series to speak about recent events south of the border with the storming of the U.S. Capitol Building by Trump supporters, and the recent impeachment of the president by the House ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Wind storm caused back-to-back power outaages
By Tim Kalinowski on January 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge experienced winds up to 125 km/h during Wednesday’s storm event, but City crews were able to respond effectively to restore power as quickly as possible, said Tracy Brason, Compliance and Controls manager with the City of Lethbridge. “The biggest part is trying to co-ordinate,” he confirmed. “External entities had some issues as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SouthGrow awarding two scholarships
By Greg Bobinec on January 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbridgeherald.com As part of an ongoing effort to invest in the future of the agri-food economy of Southern Alberta, SouthGrow Regional Economic Development announced they will be awarding two $1,500 scholarships to deserving students in the region. The scholarships are meant to support the academic advancements of promising young people who intend to use ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indefinite sentence given to sex offender
By Delon Shurtz on January 15th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old man who sexually assaulted five adolescent girls between 2003 and 2017 has been designated a dangerous offender and sentenced to a prison term with no set end date. Madam Justice Johnna Kubik sentenced Trevor Philip Pritchard Thursday in Lethbridge Court of Queen’s Bench to an indeterminate penitentiary term, and said the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City school boundaries set to change
By Greg Bobinec on January 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDgbobinec@lethbidgeherald.comL Lethbridge School Division’s boundary review committee has finished preparing recommendations for the Board of Trustees and the community to see the changes in boundaries throughout the city. In west and south Lethbridge, elementary, middles and high school boundaries are set to change. In north Lethbridge, only elementary school boundaries are set to change. ... Read More »
2 responsesSACPA online session focusing on American politics
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs today will be focusing on the current turmoil in American politics following last week’s events at the United States Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump stormed the building in an attempt to overturn the outgoing president’s defeat. The speaker, University of Lethbridge political science professor John ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Power outage delays court proceedings in the city
By Delon Shurtz on January 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com It wasn’t exactly business as usual Wednesday at the Lethbridge Courthouse. As if COVID-19 hasn’t interrupted court proceedings enough the past year, Wednesday’s power outage interrupted them even more, delaying some cases by hours, and others by days and even weeks. A two-week trial for a Cardston company, Taurus Natural Inc., was delayed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drug charges laid after vehicle stop in Standoff
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 14th, 2021
A police traffic stop in Standoff Tuesday resulted in the arrest of one man. The driver and lone occupant provided a false name and was found to not be a member of the Blood Tribe. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 60 grams of carfentanyl, 16 grams of methamphetamine and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man gets four months jail for not obeying court orders
By Delon Shurtz on January 14th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A Lethbridge man who refuses to abide by court orders has received a four-month jail sentence. Jyi Mickell Trotter was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of driving while prohibited and two counts of failing to comply with release conditions. Court was told Trotter had, in December ... Read More »
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