Lethbridge Plays in conjunction with 20 child and youth-centered community organizations celebrated National Child Day at Lethbridge College on Saturday. The day is celebrated right across the nation in recognition of the United Nations Declaration of Rights of the Child. The day celebrated building community awareness and respect for the rights of children and youth, ... Read More »
After a two-year hiatus, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree Festival has returned to the Enmax Centre. Running from Nov. 20 – 23, the 28th annual festival raises funds for local healthcare with a gala, auction, and a family skate night on Monday. “Our Christmas tree live auction is a fun filled few days ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com The City of Lethbridge is asking for residents’ feedback on the parks system here. An online survey was launched Monday and runs to Dec. 16, seeking opinions on various matters pertaining to parks. Parks planning manager Chris Witkowski said Monday at City Hall shortly before the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in ... Read More »
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes let a lead slip away on route to a 4-2 loss to the lowly Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday night at the Enmax Centre. Lethbridge had a 2-1 lead heading into third period, only to see the Oil Kings score three unanswered goals to gain their fourth ... Read More »
The Lethbridge Ringette Association hosted its annual Bridge Battle tournament this past weekend. “The association saw strong showings from all of the local teams participating including silver medals for U 12C, U 14C, U 14A (and) bringing home the championship banner this year were the U 10 Step 3 Yellow team, U 12 B, U ... Read More »
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Local high school volleyball teams fought hard for their Alberta Schools’ Athletic Association South Zone championship banners this weekend. Chinook High School Coyotes girls volleyball team claimed the 4A South Zone crown after defeating cross-town rival LCI in a thrilling five-set match (17-25,25-23,25-23,20- 25,15-12) on Saturday afternoon on home court. ... Read More »
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s and Lethbridge College basketball teams had successful weekends on the road. The U of L women’s team picked up two wins at Brandon University on the weekend and bring their record back to 3-3 on the season. In the 82-52 victory on Friday, Jessica ... Read More »
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com The 2022 Lethbridge Family Service’s Angel Tree Campaign has officially kicked off celebrating 30 years of collecting toys for those in need, and they are asking for the community’s support. “This is our 30th anniversary and we’re so proud of that fact. It started out with 300 children and we’re ... Read More »
LEAVE IT TO BEEBER Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald By the time you read this, city council acting as Economic Standing Policy Committee will have finished with deliberations on the 2023-26 budget. The SPC wrapped up Friday morning with a unanimous vote which will bring a 5.1 per cent annual tax increase for the next four ... Read More »
WATSON, Helen <br/>MCNAIR, Isabel <br/>SLEIGHTHOLM, Shirley <br/>VATCHER, Robert <br/>JOHNSTON, Doreene <br/>POLLON, Calvin <br/>COPPIETERS, Richard <br/>PLAITED HAIR, Trevor <br/>URANO, Taz... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com New West Theatre is reaching out to the community for the first time with an urgent plea for help in order to continue to operate past their December production. The company is asking the community to help them raise $150,000 through their urgent campaign titled Save Our Stage, in order to ensure New ... Read More »