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Contestants enjoy the spirit of the Lethbridge rodeo
By Lethbridge Herald on August 23rd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Rodeo life can be a busy one, but for many contestants the stop at the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo, they enjoy this stop for its hospitality and the implications this late in the schedule. Manitoba’s Orin Larsen has been to nine Nationals Finals Rodeos (NFR) and five Canadian Finals ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Deep South Volleyball League creates new home for local high school teams
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Some city and local-area high schools have teamed up to form a new volleyball league beginning this season. As a result of Southern Alberta Interscholastic Administrative Council (SAIAC) folding, eight schools including Winston Churchill High School, Coaldale Christian, Immanuel Christian, Prairie Winds (formerly Kate Andrews High School), Stirling, St. Mary’s, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Record season for offence in the Western Canadian Baseball League
By Lethbridge Herald on August 22nd, 2024
The hits kept coming. They came in bunches. Batters slapping out singles, line-driving doubles and hammering out homers. It was a record year for long balls and base hits in the Western Canadian Baseball League, making for fun days at the ballpark for sluggers and challenging nights for those who work on the mound. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Virk looks to build off past work as Horns begin a new season
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s soccer team begin a new Canada West season this weekend under a new head coach that plans to build on what has already been implemented in past seasons. “It’s really about kind of building off of work these guys have done with the previous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pro rodeo saddles up in Lethbridge for three nights
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo is set to showcase top competitors from the SMS pro tour beginning tonight at the Exhibition Grandstand. “This year’s slate of contestants is probably one of the best I’ve seen for the rodeo and the stock is just going to be outstanding ,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Rourke, Lions face an uphill climb
By Lethbridge Herald on August 21st, 2024
Graham Kelly Inside the CFL It was billed as the Game of The Year this season, at least up to now. Prodigal son Nathan Rourke had returned from his odyssey through the NFL to the B.C. Lions, the team he led to the Western Final against Winnipeg two years ago. For his efforts, he won ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Locals win inaugural national soccer championship
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Calgary Foothills SC U17 girls won the inaugural Canada Soccer U17 PDP Girls Cup national tournament in Edmonton over the weekend. Foothills won the final 5-4 on penalty kicks over AS Laval. The team included locals Dasha Tuckova and Luca Tams. “Definitely a once in a life experience,” said ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tillsley helps Team Alberta repeat at WCBA Championships
By Lethbridge Herald on August 20th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Diamond City’s Ella Tillsley had a second consecutive year of success at the Western Canadian Baseball Association Championships for the 14U girls level this past weekend in Spruce Grove. Timely hits and strong defence is what Tillsley thought got them the championship. The Team Alberta 14U girls team not only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Investigation leaves Argos a choice for involvement of women in CFL
By Lethbridge Herald on August 13th, 2024
Graham Kelly – INSIDE THE CFL On May 7, the CFL issued the following statement: “Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has been suspended for 2024’s preseason games and a minimum of nine further games for violating the Canadian Football league’s Gender-based Violence Policy. Mr. Kelly will be required to undergo confidential assessments by an independent expert ... Read More »
1 responseBulls reflect on a strong season
By Lethbridge Herald on August 12th, 2024
Justin Seward – LETHBRIDGE HERALD – sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Bulls have wrapped up what turned out to be a great 25th anniversary season as a franchise in the Western Canadian Baseball League, following their exit on Friday night in their West Division playoff series against the Okotoks Dawgs. The team was strong all season on both sides ... Read More »
1 responseBulls season comes to an end after extra innings loss
By Lethbridge Herald on August 9th, 2024
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Bulls season came to an end after a heart breaking 4-3 loss in 13 innings to the Okotoks Dawgs in a Western Canadian Baseball League West Division playoff semi-final on Friday night in the third and deciding game in Okotoks. Ricardo Sanchez hit a one-out single to score ... Read More »
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