Southern Alberta News
‘Donors can change lives’ says man who gave kidney
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on April 2nd, 2024
DJ Scott, vice principal at Spring Glen Junior High School in Hill Spring, donated his left kidney to a family friend in need during in May 2021. He has since joined the Kidney Donor Athletes and most recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro with a group of 14 KDA members along with a transplant surgeon. “It has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Task force receives report on downtown police resources
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The Downtown Lawlessness Task Force on Thursday received a report from deputy chief of police Gerald Grobmeier on police services resources. The task force, a sub-committee of the Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of city council, consists of members mayor Blaine Hyggen, acting mayor John Middleton-Hope, Sarah Amies, Kendal Hachkowski, chair Hunter ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City accepting applications for clean energy program
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge announced Thursday the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is accepting applications and this time with an increased rebate amount. As a response to the federal government’s Canada Green Homes Grant being eliminated, the City of Lethbridge is increasing the rebate amount for CEIP applicants to $1,350 from $800. Launched ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four charged following drug bust make court appearances
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A man facing several drug-related offences with three other suspects could set a date for trial when his matter returns to court next month. Marty Lee Fransen pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice to three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Graffiti abatement strategy discussed at task force meeting
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Visitors and business downtown regularly see the work of “artists” who deface buildings with their graffiti. Cleaning up that graffiti is a task that the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone has undertaken and its staff have already taken care of dozens this year. Sarah Amies, executive director of the BRZ and a member ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tourism focus of SACPA session
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on March 30th, 2024
Tourism Lethbridge chief executive officer Erin Crane spoke to the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs Thursday about how important tourism is in Lethbridge and the impact tourism revenue has on creating thousands of jobs. The session ran at noon at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. “Looking at our tourism, business growth, and our tourism ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Men sentenced for unrelated break-ins
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 30th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of two men sentenced this week for unrelated break-ins has already served his time, while the other still has nearly three months to spend behind bars. Troy Gordon Wolstenholme, 42, was facing two charges of housebreaking and commit theft in November and December of last year. He pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man hoping for bail in weekend stabbing
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing another man on the weekend remains in custody while he waits for Legal Aid to appoint him a lawyer. Robert Junior Rabbit made a brief appearance Monday in Lethbridge court of justice, where he hoped to have a bail hearing but didn’t have a lawyer to assist ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges are bogus, accused tells judge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 42-year-old Lethbridge man who refuses to have a bail hearing, will remain in custody on criminal charges he doesn’t believe exist. During a hearing Wednesday in Lethbridge court of justice, Tyson William Closs refused help from his lawyer and insisted the charges against him are bogus. “There is no criminal charges against ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC report addresses lawlessness task force issues
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The terms of reference and other matters regarding the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will be addressed by the Governance Standing Policy committee of Lethbridge city council this afternoon. The SPC meets at 1:30 p.m. in council chambers and consists of councillors Belinda Crowson, Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, Rajko Dodic and acting mayor John Middleton-Hope. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community cabaret set for Saturday
By Lethbridge Herald on March 28th, 2024
Adults who like to dance and enjoy excellent local music are invited to the Community Cabaret, slated for Saturday at the German Canadian Club. Lost Horse Singers, Jigging with Roy Pogorzelski and Hippodrome are featured this year, complemented by finger foods, cash bar, and transportation if needed for accessibility (or a safe ride home). The ... Read More »
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