Southern Alberta News
Festival of Nativities shares the spirit of Christmas
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting the community to take part in the annual Festival of Nativities this weekend at the church located next to the Enmax Centre. With 700 nativities displayed in a variety of sizes, materials, designs and shapes there is something for everyone to enjoy. Design ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused bank robber to hire new lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was unable to have a bail review last week because he fired his Calgary lawyer only a few days earlier, is expected to hire a Lethbridge lawyer before his next court appearance in a week. Jamie Gerald Bagu appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday, where an agent for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Church donation lets food bank expand cold storage capacity
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
The Interfaith Food Bank has new cold storage units thanks to a donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The food bank was able to triple its cold storage space for shipping and receiving thanks to $140,000 in funding from the church which will enable it to handle more perishable food for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition CEO to address SPC
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A submission by Lethbridge and District Exhibition chief executive officer Mike Warkentin will be on today’s agenda of the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting of Lethbridge city council. The SPC will meet at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers. It consists of Deputy Mayor Mark Campbell and councillors Jeff Carlson, Nick Paladino ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman sickened by disturbance on Coalhurst street
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 7th, 2023
Coaldale RCMP are investigating a disturbance early Monday morning in Coalhurst. A Coalhurst man who police are not yet identifying had been reported by several community members on the street disturbing the Lake Drive neighbourhood by walking around naked and vandalizing several vehicles. Coaldale RCMP on Wednesday released a statement on the situation. “There were ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Holiday cookie campaign sales prompt smiles
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Toby and Bernadine Boulet were all smiles on Tuesday when they saw the cheque that will go to the Green Shirt Foundation from proceeds of sales of the Tim Hortons Holiday Smile cookie campaign. Surrounded by owners of the Tim Hortons franchises in the city, The Boulets took part in a photo opportunity ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Meals on Wheels Christmas campaign gets rolling
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The annual Meals on Wheels “23 Days of Christmas” campaign is celebrating their 15th year and is off to a great start with all days in December already being sponsored. CEO of Teamworks Career Centre, Ryan Miller spoke to reporters Tuesday and said not only are all the days in December sponsored, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Recovering addict details road to sobriety
By Chris Hibbard - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on December 6th, 2023
“When I was 14 I started sniffing glue,” Mike Sommers recalled. “That was around the time when I saw my first hallucination too, I saw a giant snake coming out of the ground. By the time I was 18, I was using alcohol and drugs every day.” Mike Sommers is now 63 years old. He ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Unexpected rooftop visitor receives fine for trespassing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com With barely three weeks before Christmas, Santa Claus is still getting ready for his annual trip around the world, so when a Lethbridge woman heard someone on her roof about 3:15 a.m. last Friday, it wasn’t the jolly ole elf making his appointed rounds. The woman called police after she looked out her ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bail review cancelled after lawyer fired
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who was denied bail in June on robbery charges, was hoping to have that decision overturned last week, but couldn’t because he fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu was scheduled to have a detention review Nov. 27 in Lethbridge Court of King’s Bench, five months after his bail was denied ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stocking Stuffers campaign ensures seniors will have a gift under the tree
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com There’s no better time for giving than Christmas, and London Drugs is encouraging shoppers to do just that and lift the spirits of many senior citizens who may be struggling, particularly with the cost of living on the rise. London Drugs in Lethbridge, as well as stores across Canada, are collecting Christmas gifts ... Read More »
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