Southern Alberta News
Charges in death heading to resolution
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Several people charged in relation to the death of a Fort Macleod man two and a half years ago may resolve their matters without a trial. Although the accused were set to have a preliminary hearing next month to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a trial, the Crown said Friday ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City council to consider continuing micro-mobility program in Lethbridge
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com City council will be considering a recommendation from its Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy committee that micro-mobility services continue in Lethbridge. The SPC on Thursday heard an update on the two-year pilot project from transportation engineer Adam St. Amant. The SPC consists of chair deputy mayor Mark Campbell, vice-chair Nick Paladino, Jeff Carlson ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Trial date to be set in fatal collision case
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A 33-year-old woman facing several charges in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian a year ago, is expected to set a trial date when her matter returns to court next week. During a hearing Friday in Lethbridge court of justice, the Crown indicated the trial for Bobbi Raquel Whillans will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Historical Society launches membership drive
By Theodora MacLeod - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2024
After a successful 2023 that involved publishing a new book, naming alleyways and spreading local history, the Lethbridge Historical Society is inviting anyone interested in history to join them for 2024. A volunteer-based organization, the Lethbridge Historical Society is a chapter of the Historical Society of Alberta and aims to promote and preserve southern Alberta’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Organizations team up to provide cancer support
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge Family Services will be partnering with Wellspring Alberta to provide free support to families navigating through a cancer diagnosis. Lethbridge Family Services CEO Sandra Mintz said Thursday that LFS is all about meeting the community needs, and they realized some community members need support while dealing with a cancer diagnosis within their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local non-profits receive provincial funding
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2024
Volunteer Lethbridge is an advocate for stable funding of non-profit organizations in Alberta and was glad to hear the Government of Alberta is providing $9.9 million in funding through the Community Initiatives Program to 260 non-profits. The funding was announced recently by Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women. Each project must ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CBSA to roll out land crossing pre-clearance pilot project
By Steffanie Costigan - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on February 3rd, 2024
Canada Border Services Agency is launching a two-year pilot project which could result in Canadian customs officers posted in the U.S. for the first time in history. The pilot project would be tested out over a two-year period at the tiny border crossing of Covey Hill Cannon Corners between the province of Quebec and New ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Man chooses jail over fine for drug possession
By Delon Shurtz - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com A Lethbridge man who received a hefty fine for drug possession, has chosen to spend time in jail, instead. Jeffery Carlos Santos, who was facing a charge of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, instead pleaded guilty in Lethbridge court of justice Thursday to the lesser charge of simple drug possession. Although ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Business survey shows optimism in the city
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The results of the fifth annual Brighter Together survey conducted by Economic Development Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ have been released. Economic Development Lethbridge CEO Trevor Lewington says he was happy to see more businesses added to it. “We had 173 businesses that responded to the survey, so ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Charges filed in online child sex exploitation case
By Lethbridge Herald on February 3rd, 2024
A 35-year-old city man has been arrested for online child sexual exploitation offences that police say were committed against a girl in Winnipeg. Oscar Cubides Palacio allegedly exploited the girl using the Snapchat social media platform. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) partnered with Winnipeg police on the investigation. Police say the offences date ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SPC hears update on water conservation measures
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on February 2nd, 2024
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com Lethbridge residential water consumption is among the highest in Alberta behind Coaldale and Medicine Hat, the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee of city council heard Thursday during a report on water conservation. Director of Infrastructure Services Joel Sanchez gave a detailed report to the SPC on the current water situation in southern ... Read More »
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