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Schools team up for Whoop-Up breakfast
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic and the University of Lethbridge joined forces once again to offer a free pancake breakfast, games and entertainment for the community on Friday. For the third year in a row, staff members, mascots and volunteers from both institutions gathered at Casa’s Rotary Square to provide a free breakfast for ... Read More »
1 responseThe Original 16 Stage at Whoop-Up was rocking last night with voices from the Blackfoot Confederacy. The lineup of artists included local talent Willy Big Bull and Wintercount, Ekkohs and Bebe Buckskin. Big Bull says these types of events can help kick-start a musician’s careers and over the last four years he has watched several musicians flourish thanks to the Original 16 Stage. “I’ve watched a few of these artists go from just the beginning stages of playing with other musicians and playing solo and then watch them develop little groups of their own and since then they’ve been getting up on the stages beyond Whoop-Up Days.” One of these bands was Ekkohs a brother-and-sister duo who had a couple of their cousins join in. Lexxington Many Heads, along with her brother Hudson, share lead vocals, following their grandfather’s footsteps by pursuing music. They got inspiration from one of his songs for the name of their band. Hudson says while his grandfather went through many trials, including residential schools, he took the pain he experienced and took out on a healthy outlet. “(My grandpa) is a man to follow in his footsteps because he didn’t take things where he could lose himself or create a bigger hole, instead he took it out on outlets such as music.” Lexxington says being able to perform at Whoop-Up Days was an honour and knew her grandpa would be very proud. It was Riley Melting Tallow’s first show as bass player for the band who says it was an honour to represent both his grandfather and also his reserve. For Ekkohs, music has not only helped them connect with their heritage but also with their Blackfoot culture through sharing the language. Lexxington says pursuing music and writing songs was the gateway to learning the Blackfoot language. “It catapulted me into being able to learn my main language more, sitting with my grandma and learning simple Blackfoot words to start out with and then being able to say phrases in Blackfoot.” One of their current songs has a Blackfoot word in it and they are planning on releasing a song in Blackfoot in the near future. All of Ekkohs’ music can be found on Apple Music and Spotify.
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Original 16 Stage at Whoop-Up was rocking last night with voices from the Blackfoot Confederacy. The lineup of artists included local talent Willy Big Bull and Wintercount, Ekkohs and Bebe Buckskin. Big Bull says these types of events can help kick-start a musician’s careers and over ... Read More »
1 responseLocal vendors benefit from fair’s marketplace
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald For many, Whoop-Up Days is a place for entertainment, food and rides, but for many local vendors and community groups, it offers an opportunity to showcase what they have to offer. Hollie Hanson, owner of Holli Hanson Hobbies, a first-time vendor at Whoop-Up Days, said the opportunity to showcase her product ... Read More »
1 responseMemories not enough to save first skate park
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Local skateboarder reflects on experiences at Dave Elton Skatepark The Dave Elton Skate Park on the north side was once the place to be for skateboarders in Lethbridge, but today the park is in its final days. In a letter sent to nearby residents in June, the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Child advocacy centre gets funding boost
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2025
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A new $60,000 increase in funding from the provincial government will give the Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre some breathing room, says CEO Kristine Cassie. The province announced earlier this week that eight child and youth advocacy centres across Alberta would receive a share of $330,000, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Still Siriusly hooked on satellite radio
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Until a friend brought his portable Sirius/XM unit on an 2014 Ontario fishing trip, I never truly appreciated the value of satellite radio. Whenever I crossed the Prairies on my sojourn to lose fishing lures and golf balls, I had always listened to cassettes or whatever FM Â radio had to offer. ... Read More »
2 responsesRecovery group uses the fair to help create community
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Community is essential for everyone to thrive, but it’s especially important for those who are working on becoming sober. Fresh Start Recovery’s model of care reflects that importance and hosts community events to help bridge the gap between those in recovery and other community members. On Wednesday ... Read More »
1 responseFair food showcases the diversity – and tenacity – of vendors
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The diversity of Lethbridge is being showcased at Whoop-Up Days through a variety of food vendors, with some sharing not only their heritage through their cooking, but also a positive message of resilience. Deborah Gordon, director of client services with Lethbridge and District Exhibition, says Whoop-up Days attendees can expect to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lumberjacks bring their skills to Whoop-Up Days
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald This year Whoop-Up Days attendees can experience a free Extreme Lumberjacks show where they can learn about what happens in some lumberjack events. Chase Gundersen, head lumberjack with the show, said attendees can expect to see a variety of techniques and skills showcased. “It’s a demonstration of new and old logging ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Drivers need to smarten up on Whoop-Up, say city police
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With construction happening on Whoop-Up Drive, delays due to collisions have left westside residents stranded sometimes for hours at a time. Many may be wondering if negative driving behaviour on local roads have any consequences. The answer is yes, says the Lethbridge Police Service. Locals have turned to social media to ... Read More »
2 responsesA transformative gift
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Lethbridge Polytechnic is celebrating a transformative $2.8-million gift from the estate of farmers Joe and Laverna Hranac, the second-largest donation in the institution’s history. The gift will support the Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Research Farm, enabling the continuation and expansion of applied agriculture and innovation. The Hranacs’ donation also ... Read More »
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