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Sentencing delayed for teen who murdered his mother |
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Written by Lethbridge Herald
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Monday, July 26 2010, 9:23 PM |
Yet another court delay has been ordered in the case of a Fort Macleod teen who murdered his mother last year with an axe.
The accused, 17 when the crime was committed, plead guilty to second-degree murder last fall. But sentencing has been delayed repeatedly while Crown and defence lawyers waited for reports from psychiatrists and experts in youth rehabilitation.
Provincial court judge Eric Peterson allowed a further delay Monday, after hearing a 43-page report due last week had arrived on lawyers’ desks just that morning. He also called for a detailed implementation plan, which would be followed if he agreed to an intensive rehabilitation program as advocated earlier by defence lawyer Steve Virk of Calgary.
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Protection for Flathead urged |
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Written by Lethbridge Herald & Canadian Press
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Monday, July 26 2010, 9:21 PM |
A pristine swath of wilderness in southeastern B.C. needs ecological protection matching that of a neighbouring world heritage site, says a new report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Flathead River Basin, situated adjacent to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, is part of the same ecosystem but is largely unprotected by the province.
The basin should join counterpart jurisdictions in Alberta and Montana under a single “conservation and wildlife management plan,” according to the report to be released by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee during its annual meeting later this week in Brazil.
The B.C. government has received a big nudge with the release of a UNESCO report, said a spokesman with the Sierra Club of B.C.
“We’re very happy with these recommendations,” said Sarah Cox, who’s with the Sierra Club of B.C. “The World Heritage mission has said that there is a problem that needs fixing, which we have been saying for a long time. They have pointed to some solutions and it’s up to B.C. and Canada to find the other solutions in a democratic, public policy process.”
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Flying the friendly skies |
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Written by Gerald Gauthier
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Sunday, July 25 2010, 10:31 PM |
A jet fighter crash isn’t the way Robb Engen would choose to garner worldwide publicity for the Alberta International Airshow. But the air show president acknowledged Sunday the incident likely helped rather than hindered attendance for this year’s event.
Total two-day attendance for the weekend air show was about 29,000, topping last year’s total attendance by about 3,000. About 14,000 patrons attended Sunday’s performances, and about 15,000 showed up on Saturday. Weather conditions were ideal with clear skies and the temperature at or near 30 C both days.
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Mahon working to know the people |
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Written by Caroline Zentner
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Sunday, July 25 2010, 10:30 PM |
Mike Mahon is a man on a mission.
He’s been president of the University of Lethbridge for a few weeks and is concentrating on getting to know people.
“I have literally just wandered into buildings and introduced myself,” he said. “To me that’s one of the most important things.”
The U of L, because of its smaller size, easily lends itself to that mission.
“Ultimately it’s an intimate-sized university and I’m committed to maintaining the essence of the place,” he said.
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Alderman candidate going green |
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Written by Ric Swihart
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Sunday, July 25 2010, 10:29 PM |
Electronic messaging through Facebook, a website and tons of door-to-door knocking, group meetings and town hall gatherings will be Lee Cutforth’s campaign for Lethbridge alderman this fall.
Traditional lawn and road-side campaign signs are out, and not just to save the estimated $20-per-sign cost, Cutforth, a lawyer with Dimnik and Company, said this week. Cutforth is one of four people who have publicly declared their intention to seek a seat on Lethbridge city council as an alderman.
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