Southern Alberta News
Man facing sex-related charges remains in custody waiting on treatment facility
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 59-year-old Lethbridge man who is facing violent, sex-related charges, but was recently granted bail, still remains in custody while he continues to wait to get into a treatment facility. Bernard Alonzo Gibson was granted bail more than a week ago, but his release was contingent on the availability of a bed at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City Council secures $200K grant for Safe Reporting program
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Community safety continues to be a top priority for City Councillors who unanimously approved provincial grant funding dollars aimed at increasing safety in the city. The City of Lethbridge in partnership with the Lethbridge Police Service successfully applied for the Alberta Government’s Community Support Fund. The Community Support Fund awards money for projects or initiatives ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!LPS says CompStat system aids in crime reduction efficiency
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024
The Lethbridge Police Service says they are implementing a data analysis system to better manage prolific offenders and more effectively deploy resources to problem areas to reduce crime. Using the CompStat system allows LPS to access analytics data in a model that identifies high-crime areas and prolific offenders which is said to be, ‘the most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Calgary man charged with drug offences ordered to stay out of Lethbridge
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Calgary man accused of committing drug-related offences in Lethbridge has been ordered to stay away from the city unless he’s scheduled to attend court. Charles Edward Sitek was released from custody Wednesday on $5,000 bail and a promise to pay that amount should he breach any conditions of his release. Sitek is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Council approves continued micro mobility in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on February 16th, 2024
Scooters and e-bikes could be back in Lethbridge later this year. Lethbridge city council unanimously voted this week to continue to permit shared micro-mobility services in the city. The decision was based on a presentation at the February 1 Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee meeting. “We know these e-scooters and e-bikes have been popular, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Author shares insights into the politics of Jason Kenney
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 16th, 2024
It has been nearly 18 months since Jason Kenney served as Alberta’s 18th premier, having resigned from the role effective Oct. 6, 2022. But as a contentious and divisive figure in Alberta and Canadian politics, Kenney, his approaches, and his policies remain a topic of analysis for Albertans and journalists alike. Presenting an in-depth exploration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Academics discuss anti-immigrant rhetoric during Prentice Institute webinar
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2024
Welcoming three academics specializing in political sciences, the Prentice Institute for Global Population and Economy and University of Lethbridge hosted a webinar discussing “the resurgence of anti-immigrant rhetoric and identity politics deployed by far-right actors, movements and governments in everyday spaces across Canada, the US, and Europe.” The presentation, From Local to Global: Immigration, Xenophobia, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Two high school football players plead not guilty to assault charges
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Two of four Lethbridge high school students accused of assaulting a fellow student last fall have pleaded not guilty to their charges. Lethbridge lawyer Steven Osmond and Calgary lawyer Brad Kraus entered pleas Wednesday on behalf of their clients, to charges of sexual assault with a weapon, assault with a weapon and unlawful ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Woman who accidently shot man during altercation sent to jail
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge woman who accidently shot a man during a scuffle a year ago has been sent to a federal penitentiary. Kristina Hatcher, who pleaded guilty this week in Lethbridge court of justice to charges of aggravated assault and using a firearm while committing an offence, was sentenced to more than three years ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Memorial march honours missing and murdered women
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 15th, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com A small group of Lethbridge residents braved the cold Tuesday and joined others across the country for the Women’s Memorial March to commemorate, honour and bring awareness to missing and murdered women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people in Canada. The Women’s Memorial March originated in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 1992, but locally the march ... Read More »
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By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 15th, 2024
The City of Lethbridge is looking to hire about 50 workers this spring for outdoor positions in areas including parks and cemeteries, transportation, water and wastewater, waste and recycling, and arenas. Parks operations coordinator, Erin Mcllwraith, said Wednesday her career with the city started with a seasonal position in parks 20 years ago and progressed ... Read More »
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