Local Sports
Greig drafted by Senators
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com Ridly Greig is taking his game to Canada’s Capital. The Lethbridge product and second-year forward with the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League was selected in the first round and 28th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the opening day of the NHL draft Tuesday night. Greig enjoyed a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New name for Lethbridge Ringette teams
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The Lethbridge Ringette Association is ready to strike. In an announcement at Henderson Arena on Saturday, the LRA unveiled its apt new name. With the 2020-21 season around the corner, the LRA announced all their age groups will play under the name of Rattlers. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Poker rally brings awareness to Trigeminal Neuralgia
By Lethbridge Herald on October 7th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald Some local residents are hoping to one day hold a winning hand against a so-far incurable disease. Recognizing International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day, slated for Wednesday, Jackie Anderson-Lea, her daughter Mackenzie Lea and some car poolers got an early start in the ongoing quest to build awareness for the neurological disease. ... Read More »
1 responseCanada West delays sports decision
By Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2020
Lethbridge Herald A decision on second-term Canada West sports will wait a bit longer. Canada West announced Friday it will delay the decision on whether second term conference competition proceeds in the New Year until no later than Nov. 2 in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The original deadline for a decision was Oct. ... Read More »
1 responsePopularity reaching new heights at RMTC
By Lethbridge Herald on October 3rd, 2020
Submitted by the Rocky Mountain Turf Club The B Cup Stakes were held last weekend at Rocky Mountain Turf Club and it proved to be an outstanding day of horse racing. Large crowds socially distanced, were there to lay their money down, and they did just that. The biggest day for money bet was Monday ... Read More »
1 responseBeaton, Pasquotti named Kinsmen Sports Persons of the Year
By Lethbridge Herald on September 26th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame has named its Kinsmen Sports Persons of the Year. Earning the nod this year is judoka Evelyn Beaton and soccer player Nico Pasquotti. Beaton won multiple international tournaments over multiple age groups and was named the female recipient. Pasquotti, one of the top offensive threats for the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge Sport Council celebrates National Coaches Week
By Herald on September 24th, 2020
Lethbridge Sport Council National Coaches Week is Sept. 19-27 and the Lethbridge Sport Council is celebrating the positive impact coaches have on athletes and the community. LSC is celebrating the dedication, wisdom, and accomplishments of over 30 local coaches this week. These coaches represent many different sports in the community, from the grassroots level to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!U of L Women’s soccer coaches relieved of duty
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s soccer team coaches Jack Reddy and Ilsa Wong have been relieved of their duties, effective immediately, Pronghorn Athletics announced Friday. The recent breach of COVID-19 sport cohort protocols prompted the university to suspend the women’s soccer program and notify Alberta Health Services. While Canada West and U ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Horns golf team hosting tournament
By Lethbridge Herald on September 19th, 2020
Dale Woodard Lethbridge Herald sports@lethbridgeherald.com The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns golf team is teeing it up this weekend. The Horns are hitting the links for the University of Lethbridge Invitational Sunday and Monday at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, the first time the event will be hosted there since 2014. With golf the lone Canada West ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorn women’s rugby team adds Saskatchewan recruit
By Woodard, Dale on September 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald As they continue their return-to-train phase of the new season, the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team went one province east for its latest recruit. On Thursday, the Horns announced the addition of Saskatchewan Provincial team member Ashley Albert. “Ashley brings a keen attitude and it shows quickly on the field with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiak student-athletes earn CCAA Scholar honours
By Woodard, Dale on September 18th, 2020
Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge College Kodiaks excelled not just in competition during the 2019-20 season, but in the classroom as well with 49 student-athletes earning Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) National Scholar honours – the most of any Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) institution, and second most in Canada. To be named a national scholar, student-athletes ... Read More »
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