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Former Humboldt Bronco to headline Polytechnic’s speaker series
By Lethbridge Herald on February 20th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad Local Journalism Initiative Reporter-Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge Polytechnic and local businessman, Bruce McKillop will welcome Ryan Straschnitzki, former Humboldt Bronco and Paralympic wheelchair basketball hopeful to headline the 2026 speaker series. Since being paralyzed from the chest down in 2018 in the tragic Humboldt bus crash, Straschnitzki has become a powerful advocate for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Sport Council announces 2026 Achievement Award winners
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald For the 16th year in a row, the Lethbridge Sport Council (LSC) recognized some of the best of the best in the Lethbridge sporting community. LSC unveiled the full list of award winners at an event at their offices attached to Nicholas Sheran Arena on Wednesday afternoon. LSC executive director Susan ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!’There’s a lot of reason to have optimism’: Pronghorn women’s basketball coach on 2025-26 season
By Lethbridge Herald on February 18th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Canada West playoffs weren’t in the cards for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s basketball team this season. Lethbridge finished eighth in the Prairie Division with a 5-15 record, finishing two games back of the Brandon Bobcats for the 12th and final Canada West playoff spot. Pronghorn head coach Dave ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Community tackles 10th annual #LIVELIKE23 tournament
By Lethbridge Herald on February 17th, 2026
By Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald From early morning until evening, LaVonne Rideout and son Brett Ferguson moved between both fields at the Servus Sports Centre on Saturday, answering questions and checking schedules. Nearby, other family members ran registration, staffed merch tables, served as medics, and helped wherever needed. For the family of Ramias the annual ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Daneault finding role as centreman in WHL
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald It’s no walk in the park to play the centre position in the Western Hockey League. Hurricanes 17-year-old rookie Easton Daneault has been playing the centre position for Lethbridge for the majority of the season in his first full WHL campaign. Hurricane head coach Matt Anholt says Daneault has embraced the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Singles Strike Back: Valentine’s Day your way
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026
MORNING JOE- Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Every February 14, the world divides neatly into two camps: those posting photos of roses arranged like they’re auditioning for a royal wedding, and those quietly Googling things like, “Is it too early to eat the emergency chocolate?” This is not bitterness. This is Singles Awareness Day — ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jankowiak sisters relishing opportunity to play together with Kodiaks
By Lethbridge Herald on February 14th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald For Shari and Glenn Jankowiak, chaos didn’t even begin to describe what their lives looked like on a nightly basis. Such is life for parents trying to support two kids who are multi-sport athletes. There were plenty of evenings dedicated to the divide and conquer strategy trying to get their daughters, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Morden enjoying final stretch of university hockey career with Alberta
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald If there’s one word to describe Jadynn Morden as a hockey player, it would be fearless. The Lethbridge product is in her fifth and final season with the University of Alberta Pandas women’s hockey team. In 123 career games, Morden has registered 39 goals, 31 assists along with 180 penalty minutes. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Longley embracing leadership role with Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on February 12th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald For a young team like the Lethbridge Hurricanes, leadership has proven to be especially important. Since arriving in Lethbridge, Kayden Longley has provided a calming presence for the Hurricanes both on the ice and in the dressing room. Longley was acquired via trade from the Kelowna Rockets in November in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billet family reflects on hosting Southern Alberta Mustang players
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The house that was once full of boisterous energy has now gone eerily silent. 18-year-old Cameron Casorso, 18-year-old JJ Wright and 17-year-old Caden Fine were the three players for the Southern Alberta Mustangs who lost their lives in a car accident near Stavely last week. Casorso and Wright are from Kamloops, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Renowned rodeo producer re-signs with Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo
By Lethbridge Herald on February 11th, 2026
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Homegrown southern Albertan from the Seven Persons area, Kynan Vine is committed to ensuring Lethbridge remains a must-attend stop on the Canadian rodeo tour. Vine, who has produced many of Canada’s largest rodeo events, has led the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo every year since its return to the Canadian ... Read More »
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