Southern Alberta News
Break-in at substation could be resolved
By Delon Shurtz on January 9th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man charged in relation to a break-in at a city electrical substation nearly two years ago may not stand trial, after all. Travis Roy Priest was expected to set a trial date this year, but during a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge provincial court, the matter was instead adjourned to Jan. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man facing charges after knife incident
By LETHBRIDGE HERALD on January 9th, 2021
A 32-year-old man has been charged with weapons and other offences after an incident downtown Thursday night. About 9:30 p.m., police responded to reports of a male who had smashed a window above The Lethbridge Herald pressroom. There were subsequent reports the man had threatened the driver of a vehicle with a knife. Lethbridge police ... Read More »
4 responsesFire chief tips his hat to department’s flexibility in 2020
By Dale Woodard on January 8th, 2021
For those who did Christmas shopping for members of the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, they didn’t need any more head gear over the holiday season. They already wear many hats. In a trying 2020 which saw members deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing opioid crisis as well as the day-to-day challenges that come ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New condo project to break ground in spring
By Tim Kalinowski on January 8th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDtkalinowski@lethbridgeherald.com If all goes according to plan, Lethbridge’s newest landmark residential address will break ground in late spring this year. The 102 Scenic Drive group is promising unparalleled prairie views, fabulous amenities and upscale living when the 341-unit condominium is constructed. Former Lethbridge resident and president of the Lethbridge Home Builders’ Association, Garry Renkema, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS members grieving fallen comrade
By Dale Woodard on January 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDL As the Lethbridge Police Service continues to rally in support of a fallen officer, members of the local detachment are also gathering support for each other in their time of grieving. Members of the LPS were in Calgary Monday as part of the drive-past for Sergeant Andrew Harnett of the Calgary Police Service, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Preliminary hearing set for accused killers
By Delon Shurtz on January 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two men accused of killing another man last summer are finally set to have a preliminary hearing, but not until later this year. During a brief apearance Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, the week-long preliminary hearing for Robert White Cow and Jason James Crane Chief was scheduled for June 21-25. A preliminary hearing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man remaining in custody until bail hearing
By Delon Shurtz on January 7th, 2021
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.comL A 29-year-old man facing several criminal charges following a police standoff in Lundbreck last October remains in custody while he waits to have a bail hearing. Shaine William Smith, who is in custody at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, was represented by Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre during a brief hearing Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial ... Read More »
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