By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald In front of a solid afternoon crowd at Spitz Stadium on Canada Day, the Lethbridge Bulls saw a ninth inning 4-2 lead slip away on route to an 8-4 loss in 10 innings to the Brooks Bombers in the day game of the Canada Day doubleheader on Friday. “Yeah, it ... Read More »
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – apulido@lethbridgeherald.com Canada Day celebrations at Henderson Lake Park were at full swing Friday where many were able to gather once again in person to enjoy the festivities, a variety of food vendors and activities for all. Facility programmer and Canada day chair for the city of Lethbridge recreation and culture department, ... Read More »
Graham Kelly Inside the CFL I cannot recall a more sensational start to a CFL season than the “rebuilding” B.C. Lions’ first two games at home against Edmonton and Toronto, eviscerating the Elks 59-15 and then sinking the Bad Ship Argonaut 44-3. Led by Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke making his third and fourth starts, you’d ... Read More »
Alica Mistaken Chief and Jason Laurendeau As July 1 approaches, it is worth reflecting on the state of affairs on these lands we occupy. Perhaps Canada Day should be not a celebration, not a moment to honour Canada’s past, but a moment for deep reflection. Perhaps it can be a moment to ask ourselves what ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALD – The Galt Museum and Archives is launching a new and upgraded membership program for existing and aspiring members. As the ways in which people visit cultural institutions has changed during recent years, and visitors are increasingly engaging online, the Galt has decided to revamp its membership program to better appeal to southwestern ... Read More »
Multiple southern Alberta towns are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day with many activities to choose from. Taber: 8-10:30 a.m.: Free pancake breakfast behind Administration Building at 4900 50 Street 11 a.m. : Flag Raising Ceremony at Confederation Park followed by Cake 11:30 a.m.: Indigenous Dancers 12-5 p.m.: games with Taber Summer Programs, Face Painting with Taber Youth Do ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Hootenanny is coming back for their third summer to bring free plays to Galt Gardens aimed at entertaining kids and adults alike throughout the month of July. This year’s production “The Junk Show” is a play about understanding that everything and everyone has value. Two junk collectors, Dusty and Rusty, spend their days ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com One of several people charged in relation to a one-year-old murder case will serve a jail sentence instead of paying a fine for an unrelated offence under the Traffic Safety Act. Edward Goodrich, 51, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Lethbridge provincial court to one count of driving without insurance, and was fined $3,000. However, ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDdshurtz@lethbridgeherald.com Fleeing from police has earned a Lethbridge man a three-month stay at the Lethbridge Correctional Centre. Steven Joseph Briggs, 27, was sentenced Wednesday in Lethbridge provincial court, where he pleaded guilty to one count of resisting a peace officer. At about 4:30 p.m. on June 21 police officers with the high risk offender ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDapulido@lethbridgeherald.com Shoes for Kids YQL is coming back for their second annual drive to gather as many running shoes as possible for hundreds of southern Alberta children to start their school year on the right foot. Founding member and spokesperson of Shoes for Kids YQL, Mallory Kristjanson said they are very grateful for the ... Read More »
LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.com It’s not too early to honour Canadian and allied military veterans. But it will soon be too late to pay tribute this year to those who have served in the inaugural Legion Banner Project. The project, run by the Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4, is similar to others run in ... Read More »