Category Archives: Local Sports

Lethbridge Lightning game a wash-out due to hole in the ice
NANTON, AB - It certainly wasn't a normal ending to a hockey game.During the Lethbridge Lightning's game against Nanton at the Tom Hornbecker Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, play was stopped about 13 minu...
Dec 02, 2019 Lethbridge Lightning logo (Courtesy Lethbridge Lightning)
U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Recap: Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge College and U of L teams wrapped up first semester play this past weekend, ahead of a well-deserved holiday break. Here's a recap of this weekend' action.LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE...
Dec 02, 2019

Lessons learned as Ron MacLean visits home for Hometown Hockey
RED DEER -- It's no secret that the past few weeks have been tumultuous for Ron MacLean.His 34-year on-air partnership with Don Cherry came to a sudden end following Cherry's controversial comments th...
Dec 01, 2019 Ron MacLean - (Rogers Hometown Hockey promotional photo)

Scheer cautions against internal fighting in speech in Conservative heartland
CALGARY - Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has dismissed those calling for him to step down after last month's election loss as elites and "talking heads" who know he'll never relent in his oppositio...
Nov 30, 2019 Andrew Scheer - The Canadian Press

Saskatoon hands Lethbridge a loss in shoot-out
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The game was fast and furious and had the crowd on their feet at the EMMAX Centre as the Saskatoon Blades were in Lethbridge.Unfortunately for 'Canes fans, it was the Blades that earn...
Nov 29, 2019 A Lethbridge Hurricanes jersey (Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Brent Sutter responds to allegations he abused players
RED DEER -- Rebels owner, president, general manager and head coach Brent Sutter is responding tonight to allegations he has been abusive towards players.The statement was released in response to twee...
Nov 29, 2019 Brent Sutter -- Brent Sutter (Red Deer Rebels/Rob Wallator)

Rebels issue statement regarding social media allegations
RED DEER -- The Red Deer Rebels have issued a statement in response to a photo shared on social media that allegedly shows underage hockey players taking part in hazing activities.Former NHL player Da...
Nov 29, 2019 Red Dear Rebels logo - RDNewsNOW

Bill Peters resigns as Calgary Flames head coach
CALGARY -- Bill Peters is no longer the head coach of the Calgary Flames.Flames GM Brad Treliving announced during a media conference Friday morning that he received and accepted a letter of resignati...
Nov 29, 2019 Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters, The Canadian Press
U of L and Lethbridge College Weekend Sports Preview: Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Local post-secondary teams are back in action this weekend, with some playing their final games before the holiday break. Below is a preview of what's in store for the Lethbridge Coll...
Nov 29, 2019

Hurricanes defeat Regina 4-1 and lead WHL with 37 points
LETHBRIDGE -- An interesting first period, as the Hurricanes hammered the Regina net with 21-shots-on-goal, to the Pats' four shots. Keeping up the pressure, Dino Kambeitz picked up on the assist from...
Nov 27, 2019 Hurricane jersey -- LNN