Southern Alberta News
Legion remembers veterans who have passed this year
By Troy Bannerman - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
The General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion held its 17th annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony recently to remember veterans who died this year. A total of 42 veterans were honoured at this year’s ceremony which was organized by Linda Gallant and Char Peck. Gallant noted that in the beginning “there were five ladies, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Porch piracy increases over the holiday season
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
During the Christmas season there is an increase of packages and orders coming in as people start to gather gifts for family and friends. However along with that comes an increase in packages being stolen from people’s porches. These people who steal deliveries from homes have a special nick name, according to Kristen Saturday, strategic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused trafficker may have alibi
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man charged with several other people in relation to a human trafficking case, might have an alibi for his defence, a judge was told Friday. The Crown prosecutor handling the case against Meriton Krasniqi said Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that the accused previously suggested he may call a witness during ... Read More »
3 responsesWoman gets jail for several offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 9th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old woman who was caught inside another person’s 5th wheel trailer, then a few months later stole an SUV, has been sentenced to nearly 6 months in jail. Rose-Anne Lovette Hegi received the sentence this week in Lethbridge court of justice where she pleaded guilty to charges of motor vehicle theft and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artists creating space for writers to grow and connect
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 9th, 2023
In a world of eight billion people, it can be rare to find those true connections, the people who just click. For Teri Petz and Sarah Christensen, two Lethbridge artists, the bond was instantaneous when they met in April of 2023. Believers might link it to a divine power, while others could consider it serendipity, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man sentenced for breaking into business yard next to police compound
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Police didn’t have any difficulty finding a 33-year-old Blood Reserve man who broke into a business yard directly beside the police compound on the northside. A police officer wasn’t looking for Nathan Luke Brewer when he and service dog Myke were patrolling the compound at about 1 a.m. on April 9 of this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Addictions crisis addressed at SACPA
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
A representative from Moms Stop the Harm spoke on the opioid crisis of addiction and overdoses at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs session on Thursday. The presentation, at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, discussed policies developed to stem addiction and drug poisonings, along with policies purported to assist individuals get to treatment as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!AFN elects Cindy Woodhouse as new chief
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
After two days, and six rounds of voting, the Assembly of First Nations has elected its newest national Chief. With 50.8 per cent support, Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation in Manitoba will now serve in the role. “Our people are waiting for us to get to work, and our people are waiting for us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Iikaisskini Christmas celebration a connection of cultures
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 8th, 2023
For the second, of what they hope will be many years, Iikaisskini Indigenous Services at the University of Lethbridge welcomed students to celebrate the holidays. The theme this year was ugly Christmas sweaters and attendees delivered, donning the gaudiest of garb, some truly joyful jumpers. The celebration was open to all and manager of Iikaisskini ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medical association sets up team to lead input on health commitments
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta Medical Association is working to ensure the provincial government includes in the 2024-25 budget commitments it has made to support family medicine and rural generalists. Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA and an Emergency Department physician in Medicine Hat, says that intense work is underway on the memorandum of understanding ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man with lengthy criminal record sentenced for more offences
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 27-year-old southern Alberta man who has already racked up 40 criminal convictions in the last nine years, has added eight more convictions to his record. Shawn Samuel Fralick pleaded guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three charges of driving while prohibited, and single counts of obstructing a peace officer, possession ... Read More »
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