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Marlys Edwardh’s legal legacy to be honoured by U of L

LETHBRIDGE, AB – One of Canada’s first female lawyers to practice criminal law – who’s actually from right here in Lethbridge – will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Lethbridge as part of the upcoming spring convocation.

Since 1976, Marlys Edwardh has had a deep impact on Canadian law through her defence of human rights, civil liberties and free speech.

She’s demonstrated strong support throughout her career for the rights of the press, the mentally ill, the LGBT+ community and the wrongfully convicted.

Edwardh retired in 2018.

She’ll receive her Doctor of Laws on June 10 at the U of L Chancellor’s Reception.

Sam Borsato
Sam Borsato
I started my radio career in 2015, shortly after graduating from Lethbridge College. I have a very strong passion for local news. Proudly born in 1994, I grew up most of my life in Sylvan Lake, AB and I've lived in the Lethbridge since 2012. I'm a below average golfer on a good day, I take as many hiking trips to Waterton as possible in the summer and I love my two cats, Outlaw and Jynx, and my dog, Maverick, more than most people I know. I look forward to providing accurate, timely news coverage in southern Alberta for plenty of years to come!
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