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Southern Alberta News

University of Lethbridge to honour long-time letter writer

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com His letters to the editor on a wide range of subjects showing humanity, empathy sensitivity and understanding have long graced the opinion pages of the Lethbridge Herald. His devotion to enriching the lives of others through his words and actions here and elsewhere in the world is a reason why Tad Mitsui is ... Read More »

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Cats a huge threat to bird populations, says study

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Between 150 million and 300 million birds are killed annually by domestic cats in Canada alone but only about 38 per cent of communities in this country have bylaws on the popular pet. A study suggests that between two and seven per cent of birds in the southern regions of this country are ... Read More »

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Accused waiting for disclosure on mischief case

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 20-year-old Lethbridge man accused of falsely telling police his friend was kidnapped, had his matter addressed briefly Monday in Lethbridge court of justice. An agent for the accused’s lawyer was granted an adjournment until June 12, and told the judge defence is waiting for disclosure from the Crown’s office. Jacob Xander Brown ... Read More »

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Alzheimer’s walk set for Saturday

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Alberta and Northwest Territories Alzheimer Society is hosting its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s on Saturday at Nicholas Sheran Park. The walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and those who wish to attend are asked to registered free of charge in advance. Deadline for registration is Friday at noon. ... Read More »

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Foodie Fest returning to downtown

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com It is almost the food lovers’ favourite time of the year again – Foodie Fest is quickly approaching and with a week-long celebration residents will have various opportunities to delight their tastebuds. The festival kicks off on May 28, by giving those in attendance an opportunity to explore local food truck offerings and ... Read More »

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Woman wants robbery charge withdrawn

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 23rd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A woman charged with robbery in relation to a theft from a charitable business in Raymond hopes her charge will be withdrawn. Edmonton lawyer Brian Hurley appeared in Lethbridge court of justice Wednesday hoping to resolve the charge against his client, Megan Sheridan of Magrath. However, the Crown prosecutor said he was not ... Read More »

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Man ordered to repay AISH benefits

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 56-year-old man who ripped off a government assistance program for thousands of dollars has been fined and ordered to repay the money. Douglas Wayne Miller had for many years been receiving financial assistance through Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped, but between Jan. 1, 2020 and Nov. 30, 2021, Miller received additional ... Read More »

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City man dies in motorcycle crash at Idaho sand dunes

By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com A 36-year-old Lethbridge man died Sunday after a motorcycle crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in Idaho. The East Idaho News has reported that the man was riding a motorcycle and went off a sand dune about 50 feet in height and landed at the bottom on lava rocks. Freemont County emergency ... Read More »

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Asian Heritage Festival planned for weekend

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association will be hosting the annual Asian Heritage Festival to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Anastasia Sereda, executive director of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association said the festival is free to attend and provides the community an opportunity to experience a variety of Asian cultures. “This is the seventh annual ... Read More »

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Scavenger hunt draws residents to ‘discover downtown’

By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024

Citizens had the opportunity to see the downtown core in the form of a scavenger hunt on this past weekend. Cookie Crimes Ice Creamery hosted its second annual Discover Downtown Day in conjunction with the Allied Arts Council Work. “There’s a lot of new and old businesses, and buildings and art in the downtown that ... Read More »

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Man gets house arrest for stealing money from charity

By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on May 22nd, 2024

LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Magrath man who stole money from a Raymond business that helps struggling individuals and families, has received a custodial sentence, but he won’t see the inside of a jail. Jayme Leroy Sheridan, 35, was handed a 90-day conditional sentence Tuesday in Lethbridge court of justice, after he pleaded guilty to a single ... Read More »

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