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Lethbridge FC suffers tough loss to Calgary, puts focus on playoffs
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2022
There were no shortage of learning opportunities for the Lethbridge FC women’s team on Saturday afternoon in a 5-0 defeat to Calgary Foothills WFC on home turf. “I’ll be honest, it was tough game,” said Olivia DePasquale. “They have a very good team and really skilled and know how to play together well. But honestly, ... Read More »
2 responsesLethbridge provincial BMX meet provides short track challenge
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge BMX Club hosted the fifth and sixth of eight provincial meets over the weekend in the Windy Coulee Big Bridge Provincial Cup at the city’s track in the north end. Around 930 BMX riders convened on the city for the event over two days. “Everything from five-year-olds, ... Read More »
1 responsePenner excited for professional baseball career
By Lethbridge Herald on July 25th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge baseball player Ty Penner’s dream came true of playing pro baseball after the completion of last week’s MLB draft, as the Philadelphia Phillies signed him to a free-agent deal. “You know what, it’s crazy every time I hear somebody say that,” said Penner. “Like it still hasn’t sunk in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bombers bats come alive against Bulls
By Lethbridge Herald on July 23rd, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Brooks Bombers had their bats going on Friday night, as the visitors came away with 16-6 win over the Lethbridge Bulls at Spitz Stadium. Brooks would waste no time getting on the scoreboard in the top of the first as Matt Wolff hit a one-out single to score the ... Read More »
1 responseHorns’ Waknuk back with U17 provincial team
By Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald University of Lethbridge women’s basketball coach Dave Waknuk is back coaching at the U17 level this summer. Waknuk will coach the Team Alberta U17 girls team at the Canada National Basketball Championship for a fourth straight time in Sherbrooke, Que. from Aug. 1-6. The team held practices all week at ... Read More »
1 responseLocal arm wrestler overcomes injury to find success
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 22nd, 2022
Lethbridge Arm Wrestling Club member Dustin Houghton did not think he’d ever participate in the sport again after breaking both his arms in the fall of 2016. The left arm was broken at a Provincials final — where he was previously undefeated heading into the final — and it was three weeks later that he ... Read More »
1 responseLumberjacks in the race to qualify for Little League World Series
By Ry Clarke - Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter on July 21st, 2022
Lethbridge Little League AAA Lumberjacks are off to Ottawa for the Canadian Nationals after winning the Alberta Intermediate League in a best of three against Medicine Hat. The team won two of the three games, winning their final game 9 – 3, to qualify to compete in the Nationals amongst five other teams across Canada. ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Rugby Club alumni reminisce at weekend celebration
By Justin Seward - Lethbridge Herald on July 20th, 2022
The Lethbridge Rugby Club held its 50th year celebration over the weekend and brought in nearly 100 alumni and it gave them a chance to reminisce about their time at the club. LRC held its 50th festivities a year later due to COVID-19. Bernie Ontkean was an LRC player and coach from 1971 to 1999. ... Read More »
1 responseVisitLethbridge.com a big winner at Calgary Stampede
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2022
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Lodging Association’s VisitLethbridge.com earned a big win at the Calgary Stampede over the last 10 days. VisitLethbridge.com sponsored Calgary Stampede Dash for Cash chuckwagon winner Kris Molle after he received an official time of 1:13.48 in the ninth heat on the final race day on Sunday. Molle won $50,000 and a ... Read More »
1 responseSouthern Alberta Summer Games Regional Events a success
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Southern Alberta Summer Games wrapped up its Lethbridge regional events yesterday in what was a successful format for the city. There were 85 participants that competed in six events including Indigenous Games, horseshoes, badminton, golf, climbing and sports photography over a five-day span. “It was awesome,” said Parker Allen, ... Read More »
1 responseLethbridge Rugby Club teams get wins on 50th year celebration weekend
By Lethbridge Herald on July 18th, 2022
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Rugby Club’s men’s and women’s teams squared off against the Calgary Saracens on the 50th year celebration weekend in front of alumni cheering them on. The women’s team began with a 29-26 victory in the first game. “So that was a nice win under our belts and now ... Read More »
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