Southern Alberta News
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 »
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!Former gymnastics coach accused of sexual assault headed to trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A former gymnastics coach accused of sexually assaulting several young girls in 2022, is set to stand trial, but not until the end of next year. Jamie Ellacott, who previously elected to be tried in Court of King’s Bench, will stand trial for two weeks beginning Dec. 9, 2024. Several pre-trial applications are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation into weekend highway death ongoing
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian that claimed the life of a 31-year-old woman resident of Stand Off early Saturday morning is under investigation. On Saturday at 5:25 a.m. Coaldale RCMP responded to a serious motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian on Highway 3 westbound, between Lethbridge and Coalhurst in an area ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man jailed on weapons, property charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Threatening a person with a machete then getting caught fleeing in a stolen pickup truck has netted a southern Alberta man a short jail sentence. William Fick pleaded guilty Monday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of stolen property over $5,000. ... Read More »
2 responsesHandmade market a hit with Christmas shoppers
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
More than 130 handmade artisans packed a hall in the Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre on Saturday for the Lethbridge Handmade Market’s annual Holi-Yay. Thousands of people came to do anything from checking boxes off on their Christmas list with some shopping to listen to live music and browse all the booths. The Laula Handmade ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community Foundation to disburse 32 fall grants
By Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
Community Foundation to disburse fall grants LETHBRIDGE HERALD The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta will be supporting 32 projects and initiatives through its fall grants which were announced on Friday. The total of the grants being disbursed through two programs is $336,050. The grants are being awarded after the fall call for applications ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elvis Stojko hosting Stars on Ice
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Elvis Stojko won Canadians hearts and three world mens singles skating championships in his career. And now the seven-time Canadian champion is lacing up the skates again as part of the Stars on Ice special holiday performance that hits the Enmax Centre on Dec. 19. Stojko is the host of the Stars on ... Read More »
1 responseMan avoids jail on assault, threats charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on December 5th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 58-year-Lethbridge man who narrowly avoided jail Monday, may not be so lucky the next time he’s in court, a judge told him. “You’re really, really close to going to jail,” Justice Gregory Maxwell told Jack Hoof, who pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice to two charges of assault with a weapon, ... Read More »
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