Category Archives: Local Sports

AB Law Enforcement Torch Run halfway to fundraising goal, seeking more participants
LETHBRIDGE, AB - You do not have to be in law enforcement to take part, but organizers are looking for more people to support local Special Olympic athletes.For the first-ever "Virtual Summer Series",...
Aug 11, 2020

Integrity of Friday’s Oilers 50/50 intact as ticket-buyers overcharged
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation says unprecedented demand led to its servers being overwhelmed Friday with requests to purchase 50/50 tickets."At certain points, demand for tickets exceeded $...
Aug 09, 2020

Lethbridge Sport Council looking for suggestions on upcoming activities
LETHBRIDGE, AB- Since the shutdown of basically all sports in Lethbridge because of COVID-19, the Lethbridge Sport Council is looking for public input on how they've been impacted.This council is rele...
Aug 06, 2020

Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton
TORONTO - The NHL has unveiled details for hub cities and in-game presentation as it approaches its restart next month in Edmonton and Toronto.In a video released by the league, the NHL reveals its pl...
Jul 24, 2020

Garrett Green the big winner at PBR Built Ford Tough Invitational in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Normally the crowd would be on their feet, but Thursday night was a different story.Fans sat in their cars in the ENMAX Centre parking lot for the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Built...
Jul 24, 2020

Lethbridge welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action on Bellator card
After two knee surgeries and some extended family time, Canadian welterweight Jordan (Young Gun) Mein returns to action Friday following a two-year break.The 30-year-old from Lethbridge, Alta., makes ...
Jul 22, 2020

Coaldale Copperheads name new head coach
COALDALE, AB - The most recent bench boss of the University of Lethbridge's women's hockey team has a new gig. Doug Paisley has been named the new head coach of the Coaldale Copperheads.Earlier this y...
Jul 22, 2020

1974-75 Lethbridge Native Sons among 2020 Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees
CANMORE, AB. -- A Lethbridge team figured prominently in the Alberta Hockey Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Class.The 1975 Canada Winter Games and Alberta Junior B provincial champions, the Lethbridge Nat...
Jul 20, 2020

PBR Monster Energy Tour returning to Lethbridge July 23
LETHBRIDGE, AB- After a 138-day hiatus from competition in Canada, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will have one of the first fan-attended professional sporting events in the country. Monster Energy To...
Jul 14, 2020

Eight Hurricanes alumni taking part in NHL training camps
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes are well-represented in the NHL's training camps this year.The eight members of the local WHL franchise includes three forwards, four defensemen, and one goa...
Jul 13, 2020