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SPC wants council to have draft policy prepared on transition allowance
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday unanimously voted to have council recommend administration prepare a draft policy regarding a transition allowance for members of city council based on information provided to be considered by the fourth quarter of this year. An official business motion presented to city council on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!False kidnapping claim may be resolved through diversion program
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped could resolve his case through the mental health diversion program. Diversion redirects from the criminal justice system eligible individuals with addiction or mental health issues and minor criminal offences. Clients are assessed and goals established to help an accused access ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New initiative will keep bikes secure during Whoop-Up Days
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com Those wanting to bike to Whoop-Up Days this year will see advanced security measures to keep their bicycles secure throughout the day. Volunteers from the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre will be staffing a free daily bike check, open from noon to 12:30 a.m. Paul Kingsmith, director of community engagement with Lethbridge and District ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Red Cross helping Jasper fire victims
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Canadian Red Cross is helping Albertans who have been affected by wildfires in the Jasper area by the launch of the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. According to a press release sent to the Herald by the Canadian Red Cross, donations made will be used for assisting those impacted by wildfires not only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge pair cycling to fight kids’ cancer
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 27th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com During the month of August two Lethbridge residents are joining the Great Cycle Challenge Canada to fight kids’ cancer among hundreds of Albertans and thousands of Canadians alike. Dayna Daniels and Bente Hansen are among the 69 riders who are part of the Lethbridge Chapter which at the moment is ranking fourth in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local tattoo artist trying to erase hate
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 27th, 2024
Many of our mothers have warned us tattoos are permanent and while some people have tattoos they don’t like, others have tattoos which actually reflect poorly on them as a person. One local tattoo removal buisness in Lethbridge is trying to help those people out who had gang or racist tattoos in their younger years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail refused for man accused in stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge judge has refused to release from custody a 34-year-old man charged in relation to a stabbing in the city last month. Christopher David Smith had hoped to make bail last week, but following a bail hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, Justice Erin Olsen adjourned her decision for several days. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Up, up and away: ballooning takes people to new heights
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 26th, 2024
Residents of Lethbridge can view the beautiful city at new heights with a hot air balloon experience from Kiss the Sky Balloons. Hot air ballooning has around since 1783, longer than both cars and planes. Brant Leatherdale, owner of Kiss the Sky Balloons, says the experience of Ballooning is unlike any other. “It’s unlike any ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Assaulting girlfriend with scooter nets man a short jail term
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man who assaulted his girlfriend while walking through a field on the north side of the city has received a short jail sentence and a year of probation. Cordelle Bad Arm and his girlfriend were walking near Immanuel Christian School on 6 Avenue North last Friday when the man, who was pushing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC hears update on physician recruitment action plan
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Governance Standing Policy Committee of city council on Thursday was provided with an update on the City’s physician shortage action plan. It was asked to recommend council direct administration to report back on the activities and outcomes of the plan to the SPC in the first quarter of 2025. The SPC consists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council approves updated housing strategy
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 26th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council on Tuesday voted to approve the updated municipal housing strategy as a guiding document. On July 11, a motion to have council support it was defeated by a 4-4 at the meeting of the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, which consists of all council members. Deputy mayor Jeff Carlson was ... Read More »
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