Southern Alberta News
Woman accused of setting Holiday Inn fire going straight to trial
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman accused of starting a fire at a city hotel in February has elected to be tried by Court of King’s Bench judge alone without a preliminary inquiry. Â Lethbridge lawyer Miranda Hlady appeared on behalf of her client Kerissa Rikki Plume Thursday in Lethbridge court of justice, to relate to the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man pleads not guilty to standoff charges
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 8th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The case of a Lethbridge man arrested following a standoff with police in June was in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday and not guilty pleas were entered for all his matters. Calgary lawyer Shaun Leochko was in court to speak on behalf of his client Logan Conrad Drake, 31, who faces numerous charges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Naapi’s Garden sows seeds of traditional knowledge
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023
For the youngest students of Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society and school, located on the Blood Reserve, there are lessons to be learned beyond the walls of the classroom. William Singer III, founder of Naapi’s Garden and Katoyiss Seedbank, believes that by teaching the youngest members of the community the importance of traditional horticulture it will ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!FASD in the international spotlight
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 8th, 2023
South Alberta FASD Network is sharing its red symbol in support of International Awareness Day of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. September 1 marked the start of FASD Awareness Month and Canada FASD Research Network executive director Audrey McFarlane expressed her excitement Thursday in spreading awareness for FASD. “FASD is a Canada-wide concern, so we’re excited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!College launches new research initiative
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge College announced Wednesday its Centre for Technology, Environment and Design has launched a new research initiative offering fee-for-service cementum analysis of wildlife teeth to determine the age, reproductive history, and even migratory patterns of wildlife species. Cementum analysis is a technique that involves examining the layers of cementum (a hard tissue ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Early Start program transitions students to university life
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
The University of Lethbridge has increased its first-year students’ retention rate with the Early Start Experience program, helping students to smoother transition from high school to university life. Brendan Cummins, instructor in the School of Liberal Education at U of L shared the design of the Early Start Experience (LBED-1500) program and what students can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Military history focus of cemetery tour
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 7th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A first-of-its-kind tour focused on veterans and military history will take place tonight at the Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Galt Museum and Archives volunteer and local military historian Warrant Officer (retired) Glenn Miller. Miller told the Herald Wednesday he is looking forward to sharing examples of veterans that have been identified and ... Read More »
2 responsesU of L, college adopt anonymous reporting tool for sexual and gender based violence
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 7th, 2023
In response to a report released by the provincial government on sexual and gender-based violence on post-secondary campuses, The University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College have implemented a new reporting platform. REES (Respect, Education, and Empower Survivors) Campus allows survivors to anonymously document their experiences and access supportive resources. The provincial report, which was released ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Puppy swim fundraiser makes a splash for Humane Society
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
Many dogs soaked in the sun with their owners while swimming in the Westminster pool during the annual Paws in the Pool event that was hosted by Lethbridge and District Humane Society on Saturday. Prior to splashing in the pool, dog owners had to pay an admission fee to get in and there was a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orientation kicks off start of fall semester at U of L
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on September 6th, 2023
For students of the University of Lethbridge’s class of 2027, school is now in session. Welcomed by the university’s seventh—and newest—president and vice-chancellor, Digvir S. Jayas, along with vice-provost of students Kathleen Massey, students’ union president Maleeka Thomas, and keynote speaker Kacie Bosch, a former Pronghorns athlete who has joined the women’s basketball coaching staff, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hostage taker gets 10 year prison sentence
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on September 6th, 2023
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman accused of taking a hostage at a city business and stabbing her victim multiple times has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Courtney Louise Shaw, 41, pleaded guilty last month to two charges of pointing a firearm, four counts of using a firearm while committing an offence, three counts ... Read More »
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