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 Pickleball on the rise with Medicine Hat tournament

Pickleball on the rise with Medicine Hat tournament

July 7, 2023

The City of Medicine Hat is set to welcome over 500 of the best pickleball players from across Western Canada and the Yukon this weekend at the Big Marble Go Centre’s South Country Coop Pickleball Read More

 Lifeguard shortage affecting YMCA

Lifeguard shortage affecting YMCA

July 6, 2023

The YMCA says they have been experiencing a bit of a lifeguard shortage. Officials say the shortfall is due to many university students who have come for school and then leave after graduation along with Read More

 Para triathlete Stefan Daniel prepping for World Triathlon Para Series Montreal

Para triathlete Stefan Daniel prepping for World Triathlon Para Series

June 27, 2023

The best Para triathletes in the world are getting ready for the 2023 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal in the Parc Jean-Drapeau on July 8th. Stefan Daniel, a Calgary athlete, will be competing at the highest Read More

 ACAC championships to be hosted by Lethbridge College

ACAC championships to be hosted by Lethbridge College

June 14, 2023

The Lethbridge College Kodiaks will be hosting the upcoming Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference championships for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. The competitions are for cross-country and women’s volleyball. On October 28th, a total of 10 teams will Read More

 Oldman River safety reminders

Oldman River safety reminders

June 8, 2023

Reminders are being sent out to remind us about practising safe habits if you are going to be floating on the river this summer. Although the Oldman River is a nice place to cool down Read More

 Total of 40 local exhibitors for SportFest

Total of 40 local exhibitors for SportFest

June 5, 2023

A total of 40 local exhibitors came out this past weekend in Lethbridge to help promote SportFest. Tanya Whipple, the communication manager for the Lethbridge Sport Council told us the event provides an interactive way for Read More

 Lethbridge organizations gearing up for Sport Events Congress

Lethbridge organizations gearing up for Sport Events Congress

June 5, 2023

Members of the Lethbridge Sport Council, Tourism Lethbridge and the Enmax Centre are heading out to Richmond B.C. for the Sport Events Congress. The initiative is meant to help promote Lethbridge as a hosting Read More

 Motorcycle safety riding tips

Motorcycle safety riding tips

June 1, 2023

The Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society is reminding people to drive accordingly following Motorcycle Safety Awareness last month. Liane Langlois the group’s president says we need to be mindful of bikers on the road especially Read More

 Lethbridge Bulls enthusiastic about new season

Lethbridge Bulls enthusiastic about new season

May 25, 2023

The Lethbridge Bulls are ready to hit the field for their home opener Friday evening versus the Medicine Hat Mavericks. The Bulls won the Western Canadian Baseball League championship in 2021 but didn’t qualify for Read More

 Lethbridge’s American Legion baseball club to host U.S. for 1st time in 3 years

Lethbridge’s American Legion baseball club to host U.S. for 1st

May 11, 2023

As the weather warms up, we’re seeing more and more outdoor activities these days including – baseball, with the diamonds and outfields filling up. On May 7, Lethbridge’s American Legion baseball club held try-outs for Read More

 Lethbridge Hurricanes choose 12 new players in WHL Prospects Draft

Lethbridge Hurricanes choose 12 new players in WHL Prospects Draft

May 11, 2023

Lethbridge Hurricanes General Manager Peter Anholt discussed the second round of the WHL Prospects Draft on Thursday. The team selected 12 players including six forwards, five defencemen and one goaltender. Anholt highlighted who the Canes have Read More

 Fundraiser to help local Special Olympics athletes

Fundraiser to help local Special Olympics athletes

May 10, 2023

Local Special Olympics athletes are set for some financial assistance for the upcoming World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany. A new fundraiser is hoping to generate funds to help with the costs of going to Read More

 VisitLethbridge.com announces upcoming initiatives

VisitLethbridge.com announces upcoming initiatives

May 9, 2023

VisitLethbridge.com announced four major tourism and community initiatives for this year to promote Lethbridge and Southern Alberta. They include Canada’s first tourism-driven interactive Web Based XR Experience. That includes a 3D Map with Read More

 Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame athletes

Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame athletes

May 5, 2023

The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame Induction ceremony is taking place Friday at 6:50 p.m. A number of local athletes from SW Alberta will be celebrated. Paul Kingsmith, board chair with the Lethbridge Sports Hall Read More

 Horse racing season to kick off this weekend

Horse racing season to kick off this weekend

May 4, 2023

The warm summer-like conditions we have been experiencing in southern Alberta means many summer activities will be resuming again soon. That includes horse racing.   For those itching to hit the race track to see Read More

 Lethbridge seniors test new e-bikes

Lethbridge seniors test new e-bikes

April 28, 2023

Some Lethbridge seniors took exercise to a new level Friday morning at the Heritage Lodge. Inaugural rides on new e-bikes for the residents took place, all part of a new initiative to encourage exercise among Read More

 Green N Yellow Group continue seeking donations for annual Kids Bike BBQ

Green N Yellow Group continue seeking donations for annual Kids

April 28, 2023

As we get into bike season, the Green N Yellow Group are getting closer to their annual Kids Bike BBQ. The event is in 8th year and the fundraising initiative aims to get as many Read More

 Alberta funding helping out low income families access sports

Alberta funding helping out low income families access sports

April 25, 2023

The Alberta government is also investing $8 million to help support physical activity and recreation for children and youth throughout our province. These funds will come through the Every Kid Can Play program which is also Read More

 Golf season tees off in Lethbridge

Golf season tees off in Lethbridge

April 14, 2023

Golf season is officially underway in Lethbridge. Staff at Henderson Lake Golf Course say members are excited to finally be back out on the green and tee-up for what’s expected to be an exciting Read More

 Two Pronghorn athletes win athlete of the year award

Two Pronghorn athletes win athlete of the year award

April 6, 2023

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics celebrated their 56th Blue and Gold Awards on Wednesday. It recognizes the accomplishments of Pronghorn athletes from this past season. Pronghorn Nationals Champion Jinaye Shomachuk took home one of Read More

 Lethbridge athletes take home medals for Speed Skating Championships

Lethbridge athletes take home medals for Speed Skating Championships

April 5, 2023

Speed skaters from Lethbridge proved they are some of the fastest in the country. Members of the Lethbridge Speed Skating Association competed in the Western Canadian Youth Short Track Speed Skating Championships with several skaters Read More

 Peak Elite Cheerleading squads win big hardware

Peak Elite Cheerleading squads win big hardware

April 5, 2023

Peak Elite Cheerleading from Lethbridge recently took home some nice hardware at the Stampede City Showdown Championships in Calgary on March 25. Every team placed first in each division. Samantha Paradee, the head coach of Peak Read More

 Lethbridge Vipers denied expansion spot in Canadian Junior Football League

Lethbridge Vipers denied expansion spot in Canadian Junior Football League

March 31, 2023

The Lethbridge Vipers were recently denied entry into the upcoming Canadian Junior Football League expansion. Members of the football club met with staff from the CJFL and attended the AGM for the Prairie Football Conference Read More

 Inductee’s announced for the 2023 Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame

Inductee’s announced for the 2023 Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame

March 29, 2023

The Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame has announced six new inductee’s for this year’s class. They include two athletes, two builders, one team, and one special award. Everyone who will be inducted during Read More

 Archery event brings in 120 people this past weekend

Archery event brings in 120 people this past weekend

March 28, 2023

Close to 120 archery shooters descended upon the Lethbridge and District Exhibition this past weekend. The Southern Alberta Bowhunters Association hosted an event that showcased 3D archery. Brendon Degner, the president of the organization explained to Read More

 Lethbridge set to host Provincial Arm Wrestling Championships

Lethbridge set to host Provincial Arm Wrestling Championships

March 23, 2023

Arm wrestling is a sport that appears to be growing in popularity, including right here in the city. Lethbridge is set to host the Provincial Arm Wrestling Championships in May to showcase the strongest arm Read More

 Local athletes to receive Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards

Local athletes to receive Lethbridge Sport Council Achievement Awards

March 16, 2023

Members of the Lethbridge Sport Council unveiled 15 new winners of the organization’s recent Achievement Awards. Staff from the group said the awards celebrate the excellence of male and female athletes on and off the Read More

 WHL superstar Connor Bedard expected to be first pick in upcoming NHL draft

WHL superstar Connor Bedard expected to be first pick in

March 10, 2023

Chances are you’ve heard of Connor Bedard, a WHL star player with the Regina Pats who is projected to go number one in the upcoming NHL draft in June. Bedard is being mentioned in Read More

 Special Olympics Lethbridge athletes capture medals at Alberta Winter Games

Special Olympics Lethbridge athletes capture medals at Alberta Winter Games

February 27, 2023

The stats are in for the 2023 Special Olympics Alberta Winter Games. It appears as though Team Lethbridge took home some nice hardware. A total of 24 athletes from our city took part in the event and Read More

 Up-and-coming bull rider Chad Hartman recounts worst injuries

Up-and-coming bull rider Chad Hartman recounts worst injuries

February 24, 2023

Professional bull riders endure harsh injuries until sometimes they physically can’t compete anymore. Chad Hartman, a bull rider from Lancer, Saskatchewan will be competing in the upcoming PBR Canada Elite Cup Series in Lethbridge Read More

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