Southern Alberta News
No jail for man who assaulted three people
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 38-year -old man who assaulted his wife, his wife’s neighbour and a police officer, will not have to serve any time in jail, a judge has ruled. Ihor Hryhorash, who fled from Ukraine and came to Lethbridge in 2023, was handed a conditional discharge Monday in Lethbridge court of justice and placed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Library’s escape room inspired by Indigenous stories
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 18th, 2024
The Lethbridge Public Library is hosting an escape room inspired by Indigenous stories. Tales of Napi escape room is inspired by the book “Napi and the Dogs” by Tim Fox. Natasha Fox, Indigenous facilitator for the Lethbridge Public Library, enjoyed sharing her culture through the escape room experience. “A sense of knowledge on the history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tactical team celebrates 50th year
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service Tactical Team was established in December,1974 and now this year it is celebrating 50 years as a unit within the city police force. A 50-year reunion was held at the police range on Saturday where former and current tactical team members could look at the tactical team vehicles and equipment, reminisce ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Attempted robbery lands man prison time
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 23-year-old man who attempted to rob a convenience store with an imitation handgun, has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Kellen Dax Gosselin pleaded guilty Friday in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of robbery, using an imitation firearm while committing an indictable offence, and failure to comply with a release order. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Convicted killer still waiting to be sentenced for teen’s stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Brocket man who was found guilty late last year of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death, is still waiting to be sentenced. Sentencing has been repeatedly adjourned ever since Oct. 26, 2023 when Dustin Big Bull was convicted of second-degree murder and causing an indignity to humans in the death of Tregan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LSD to examine plan to limit cellphone use in schools
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 18th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge School Division will be spending time over the next few months seeking details by a provincial announcement Monday on the restriction cellphone use within schools. “As a division, we have always promoted responsible use of technology in our schools. We recognize the use of personal mobile devices and social media is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!YMCA pays tribute to Van Raay on fifth anniversary in new facility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The YMCA of Lethbridge is paying tribute to the late Cor Van Raay after five years in the new facility, by continuing his legacy of philanthropy through charitable work and helping the community gain access to a healthier lifestyle, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. Pamela Haapa-aho, Manager of Philanthropy, told ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Historical Society hosting walking tour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Historical Society is bringing back one of their walking tours Sunday after a few years absence and will introduce a few more throughout the summer and fall. Belinda Crowson, president of the LHS, told the Herald in a recent interview that after almost five years, they are bringing back one of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local filmmaker crafts short on Blackfoot culture
By Alexandra Noad - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on June 8th, 2024
A southern Alberta woman’s short film about her Blackfoot culture is being broadcast on television. Shawanda Backfat’s film was one of 36 Indigenous-led projects that were produced during the Storyhive Empowered Filmmakers program last year. The program consisted of five days learning from instructor Farhan Umedaly. Backfat says making the film in such a short ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clint Black ready to kill some time with city fans
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Country superstar Clint Black is going to be “Killin’ Time” with some of his biggest fans in southern Alberta when he hits the Enmax stage on June 19. Black is bringing his 2024 world tour to Canada with stops in numerous venues, many of them smaller such as Strathmore, Moose Jaw, Dawson Creek ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accordion music to fill air at Casa
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on June 8th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Windy City Accordions, a group that has been playing together for over 50 years, will be performing at Casa Sunday to delight their audience with a variety of musical genres. Cynthia Gietz, a member of the WCA, told the Herald Friday that since people associate their instruments with polka and old time ... Read More »
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