Southern Alberta News
Robbery suspect arrested, released on bail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 35-year-old man accused of robbing a city convenience store has been released from custody pending the outcome of his case. Kirk Douglas Timm was released on bail Thursday during a brief hearing in Lethbridge court of justice. Timm, who appeared in court by CCTV from the Lethbridge Correctional Centre, did not require ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edmonton man facing drug charges re-elects for trial in Court of King’s Bench
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An Edmonton man accused of selling drugs in Lethbridge, and who was set to stand trial in Lethbridge court of justice later this year, has changed his mind and will stand trial in Court of King’s Bench, instead. Dehandre Mabior Sayed was set to have a voir dire – a mini trial within ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Social isolation and loneliness can lead to other health issues, research shows
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDjsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com A silver lining from the pandemic has been the understanding of mental health and the effects of isolation, according to some researchers in Alberta. A professor at the University of Lethbridge is working alongside other industry professionals to discover the effects of isolation on the health of mothers and their children. Gerlinde Metz, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Indigenous artist releases third album
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 12th, 2024
A Juno Award winning Indigenous artist from Edmonton has released her third studio album which explores her grief process of losing loved ones. Celeigh Cardinal released her album Boundless Possibilities on June 21. The original version of the album was supposed to come out in 2020, however, the pandemic shut everything down. During that time ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC gives support to Memorial Cup bid
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council has given the financial green light for a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup in Lethbridge. The SPC, which consists of all members of council, accepted a revised motion by councillor Rajko Dodic to support the bid which will cost the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition makes operational changes at Hub
By Lethbridge Herald on July 12th, 2024
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition has replaced its food and beverage provider, one of several changes made to improve quality of service and economic sustainability of the organization. “We’ve made the decision to move in a different direction with our food and beverage services, with the important goal of shifting this area of our business ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mom gets jail for not providing necessaries of life
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who failed to provide the necessaries of life for her baby daughter, then lied to police to cover up the offence, has been sentenced to one and a half years in jail. The woman, who can’t be identified to protect the identity of the child, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman to be sentenced for breaking another’s leg during aggravated assault
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who brutally assaulted another woman a year ago, will have to wait two more months before she’s sentenced. Michelle Lynn Rolland pleaded guilty Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice to a charge of aggravated assault, but sentencing was adjourned to Sept. 8 when Rolland is scheduled to resolve additional, yet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sports events bring millions of dollars into the city: report
By Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
Sports events hosted in Lethbridge during the first quarter of 2024 had an economic impact of more than $5 million, according to a report. The Lethbridge Sport Council on Wednesday said the economic impact from January to March was $5,183,654 for the city and $6,127,009 for the province. The council says 24 sport organizations provided ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police monitoring Hells Angels gathering in Lethbridge
By Justin Sibbet - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 11th, 2024
ALBERTA NEWSPAPERS jsibbet@lethbridgeherald.com LETHBRIDGE — A biker gang with worldwide notoriety is rolling into town, establishing a new charter in Lethbridge, sparking notifications from police. Up to 300 members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are expected to be in Lethbridge this weekend as they celebrate the opening of their newest chapter. As a result, LPS ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Dancer directs passion towards teaching
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 11th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A love for dancing has translated into a love for teaching for a local resident who re-discovered her passion and herself in the process. Dayana Pedroza, a dancing instructor who grew up in the Colombian dancing scene thanks to her father and who has been calling Lethbridge home for the last few years, ... Read More »
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