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Lethbridge Hurricanes GM Peter Anholt resigns following WHL investigation
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2026
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Following a WHL disciplinary investigation, the Lethbridge Hurricanes have accepted the resignation of GM Peter Anholt. This decision was made following the conclusion of the investigation of a claim with allegations stating that Anholt breached the WHL Standard of Conduct with respect to threatening and intimidating language. Doug Paisley, president ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lethbridge joining Strong Cities Network
By Lethbridge Herald on January 9th, 2026
By Alexandra Noad, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter- Lethbridge Herald Yesterday, The City of Lethbridge joined the Strong Cities Network, a global coalition of over 270 municipalities working together to reduce hate, extremism and polarization. Strong Cities Network supports governments by providing training, expertise and practical tools. One of the resources Strong Cities hosts is the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pronghorns basketball announces new title sponsor
By Lethbridge Herald on January 8th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns will have a new title sponsor moving forward. Ward Bros. Construction will be investing $150,000 into the Pronghorn basketball programs and scholarship endowment over the next five years. The U of L Board of Governors will match $25,000 to double the endowment. During a media availability ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mistakes loom large as Hurricanes fall to Seattle
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes couldn’t overcome a slow start on Wednesday night, falling 6-3 to the Seattle Thunderbirds at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. “There’s lots of good things in that game.” Matt Anholt said in an interview following the game. “Obviously, again, giving up five goals, take away the empty netter. It’s hard ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Petruk, Leonard relishing WHL second chance in Lethbridge
By Lethbridge Herald on January 7th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald Nothing is a guarantee in the Western Hockey League, but both Andrew Petruk and Fraser Leonard are thankful for a second chance with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Lethbridge signed both players from the BCHL on Dec. 12 while the Hurricanes were on a road trip through Saskatchewan. Leonard was with the Prince ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McFadden impresses in WHL debut for Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on January 6th, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes got a glimpse at the future over the weekend. 15-year-old defenceman Liam McFadden made his WHL debut for the Hurricanes on Friday night in a 4-3 Lethbridge win over the Swift Current Broncos at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. McFadden was selected in the third round, 54th overall by Lethbridge ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Cozens OT winner lifts Hurricanes past Swift Current
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2026
Nathan Reiter Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Hurricanes started off the new calendar year on the right foot picking up a 4-3 win in overtime over the Swift Current Broncos on Friday night. “I liked our response in the third.” Hurricanes head coach Matt Anholt said in a postgame interview. “I think for the most part, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!2025 Lethbridge Sports Year in Review
By Lethbridge Herald on January 2nd, 2026
Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald Another year has ended in the Lethbridge sports scene but their were many key victories and feel-good moments to be celebrated in the calendar year of 2025. Cougars win first-ever provincial title The Catholic Central Cougars varsity boys volleyball team won the program’s first-ever provincial championship in late November. “It means a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kodiak teams find success in 2025
By Lethbridge Herald on December 31st, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The year 2025 is at its end and the Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiak teams had highlights to celebrate throughout the year. A highlight for the Kodiaks in the 2025 fall semester was hosting the men’s and women’s ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference) Soccer Championships in Raymond in October. “ Watching those ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oil Kings pummel Hurricanes
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
By Justin Seward Lethbridge Herald The Edmonton Oil Kings pummelled the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-1 on Tuesday night at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The Oil Kings Lukas Sawchyn opened the scoring with 2:53 left in the first period. Josh Lee and Gavin Hodnett assisted on Sawchyn’s 16th goal of the year. Lee scored 10:56 into the second period ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Boxing Day is about more than just sales
By Lethbridge Herald on December 30th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative While Christmas may be about gifts, Boxing Day in Canada is about deals, downtime…deciding whether to stay home scrolling through online sales; or choosing to venture forth and brave the weather and crowds to find deals or to return or exchange Christmas gifts. In the United States, Dec. ... Read More »
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