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Marksmen hone skills at weekend black powder shoot
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
The Fort Whoop-Up Black Powder Club hosted a Black Powder Cartridge Rifle silhouette shoot over the weekend. Shooters were using an old 1800s Buffalo Rifle with black powder cartridges that were loaded with cast bullets to shoot 500 metres at cut-out animal silhouettes. “So they’re able to knock down our steel targets at that range,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Galt has a hot summer line-up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com With summer well underway, there are still plenty of activities to be enjoyed around the city. Fort Whoop-Up and the Galt Museum have multiple options for those looking for something to do. “During the summer time we like to do a lot of tours and experiences, just to take advantage of the weather,” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local fruit farm featured in Amazing Race episode
By Al Beeber - Lethbridge Herald on July 19th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com They don’t know for sure who recommended them but the owners of CR Fruit Farm are thrilled the producers of “The Amazing Race” Canada asked them to be part of the reality TV series. Jim Luco and wife Toni Frieburg run the U-pick fruit and vegetable farm on Highway 508 just minutes southeast ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kainai powwow celebration returns
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2022
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD Red Crow Park in Standoff was the site for the Kainai Powwow and Celebration all weekend long. The event returned for the first time since 2019 and the committee welcomed back friends, relatives and neighbours to partake in the community’s biggest celebration that included rodeo, stick games, Indian relay races, a ... Read More »
1 responseHomeless camp residents should be left alone by community
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
Editor: As a new resident and a former mental health professional I’m not sure what the solution is for these encampments. I’m sure it distresses those neighbours who witness what can only be described as Third World living conditions. Surely It time to state the obvious, which is: treating addictions and mental health problems ... Read More »
22 responsesLethbridge showing the country it is a great city
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
FROM THE HALL Blaine Hyggen – Mayor of Lethbridge We all know how great Lethbridge is and how we can continue to make it even better. Two significant recent happenings – a top-10 placing on Canada’s best small cities list and a major appearance on Amazing Race Canada – will certainly help get the word ... Read More »
2 responsesThemed walk raises funds for Good Sams facility
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Residents and staff of the Good Samaritan West Highland Centre participated in a fundraising walk called Run, Walk and Roll Friday around the West Highlands Park. Those participating in the walk were encouraged to dress as superheroes and there were quite a few that took advantage of the opportunity to do just that. ... Read More »
1 responseTraditional Indigenous games incorporated into SASG line-up
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 16th, 2022
Southern Alberta Recreation Association offered residents a chance to participate in traditional Indigenous games Wednesday evening at Indian Battle Park, part of its regional Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG). Traditional games like Make the Stick Jump and Rock in Fist were taught by Piikani First Nation member Mary Ellen Little Mustache, teaching attendants of the ... Read More »
2 responsesNeudorf to promote Alberta on U.S. trip
By Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
Two Alberta MLAs will advocate for Alberta’s interests and build stronger relationships while attending the Council of State Governments (CSG) West Annual Meeting. Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf and Banff-Kananaskis MLA Miranda Rosin will travel to Boise, Idaho, from July 18-23 to meet with lawmakers, industry representatives and other delegates from CSG West jurisdictions and attend ... Read More »
1 responseAdjournment to review disclosure in manslaughter case
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com The lawyer for a 45-year-old man charged with manslaughter was in Lethbridge provincial court Thursday to indicate she has finally received disclosure. Lethbridge lawyer Tracy Hembroff, who had previously indicated her client Sheldon Nicholas LePage, who is charged with manslaughter, has been in custody for two months waiting for disclosure during her previous ... Read More »
1 responseMétis Experience shines light on cultural traditions at Fort Whoop-Up
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman - Lethbridge Herald on July 16th, 2022
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Fort Whoop-Up offered visitors a Métis Experience Friday, where people were able to learn about their culture, artifacts and history from Métis Elder Roderick McLeod. Fort Whoop-Up site coordinator Abbilynn Thom said the Métis Experience is an opportunity for visitors at Fort Whoop-Up to encounter Métis culture through hands-on activities, storytelling and history ... Read More »
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