Southern Alberta News
U of L professors receive nearly $700,000 to continue ag research
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
Three professors at the University of Lethbridge in the Department of Biological Sciences have secured nearly $700,000 in research funding thanks to Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR). Announced Monday morning in the Science Commons building, the money will extend the positions of agriculture researchers Michele Konschuh, Shelley Hoover, and Kim Stanford for another five years. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary lawyer no longer representing accused in hotel fire
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a man charged with setting fire to the historic Lethbridge Hotel earlier this year has been allowed to withdraw as the accused’s counsel. Calgary lawyer Robin McIntyre was granted leave to step down after Michael Randall Big Swan failed to attend court Monday, and after McIntyre’s agent, Kirsten Lancee, told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman charged with dangerous driving causing death to stand trial
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 28th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman charged in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian earlier this year is expected to set a trial date when her matter returns to court next month. During a brief hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, Lethbridge lawyer Justin Dean pleaded not guilty on behalf of the accused, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charities rolling out their Christmas campaigns to help the needy
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
With the big day less than a month away, local charities are rolling out their Christmas campaigns to help those in need this holiday season. As part the campaigns, Monday saw the official launch of Toy Mountain at Centre Village Mall. Part of the Christmas Hope initiative — a collaboration of six organizations comprising Volunteer ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS setting up Christmas checkstop for charity
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 28th, 2023
Lethbridge Police Service’s fourth annual Charity Checkstop is set to go Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and officers will be at the Park Place Mall’s west parking lot next to the old Sears store to collect new toys, gifts, money and non-perishable food for the Christmas Hope campaign. Constable Brooklyn Peterson says police ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Nursing students get crash course on Indigenous health
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Nursing students at the University of Lethbridge were given a crash course in Indigenous health and history on Thursday thanks to the Nursing Students’ Association and the Indigenous Mental Health Outreach program. Gathering in the Iikaisskini Centre, students and community members heard from Director of Community Health Services with the Blood Tribe Department of Health ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Curfew ordered for man who spit on security guard
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Blood reserve man who spit at a security guard during a concert in Lethbridge last year will not be allowed to leave his house at night for the next two months. Luke Dustin Many Fingers pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to one count of assault, and was handed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local non-profit helping victims of human trafficking
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on November 25th, 2023
Lethbridge-based non-profit organization Not4Sale has the opened doors to an international home for human trafficking survivors. On Monday, Not4Sale opened its doors to a safe home for trafficked survivors to find refuge, counseling, and support, a seven-year project of Not4Sale that is now complete. Not4Sale director Joy-Lynn Stickel of Lethbridge talked to The Herald on ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Exhibition to seek financial help from City
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is expected on Tuesday to tell city council it is formally asking the City of Lethbridge for financial assistance and to immediately take over the old pavilions. Mike Warkentin, Chief Executive Officer of the Exhibition, will be making a presentation asking the City for a capital grant in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge man accused of robbing banks fires lawyer
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man accused of robbing two banks earlier this year, and who is preparing to have a preliminary hearing, has fired his lawyer. Jamie Gerald Bagu confirmed Friday in Lethbridge court of justice that he needs to retain a new lawyer after dismissing Katherin Beyak of Calgary. That, however, may delay his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City family ready to brighten Christmas for those in need
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on November 25th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Caldwell family is once again ready to brighten up not only their neighbourhood with Christmas lights and decorations, but the community as a whole by helping families in need have a pleasant Christmas through their toy and food drive. For the sixth straight year, Vince and Chandel Caldwell are opening up their ... Read More »
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