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Hurricanes release training camp schedule

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes will start up their training camp next week. The team announced its training schedule today (Aug. 20). Training camp will start on Wednesday, August 28 at th...

Olivia Thorington Aug 20, 2019 The Hurricanes' training camp will open on August 28 (Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Tree Climbing Championships coming to Lethbridge this weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As many as 40 "industrial athletes" from across Western Canada will be in Lethbridge to show off their skills.Chair of the Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Competition Matt Vinet says al...

Aug 19, 2019 2016 Prairie Chapter Tree Climbing Champion Jesse Antonation. (Supplied by International Society of Arboriculture Prairie Chapter)

‘It’s just the freedom:’ Paralyzed Broncos player pursuing life on the water

SASKATOON - A minor injury cost former Humboldt Broncos hockey player Jacob Wassermann an opportunity to compete at last month's adaptive water-ski world championship in Norway.But he says that just g...

Aug 17, 2019 Former Bronco goaltender Jacob Wassermann

Lethbridge Hurricanes trade for forward Dino Kambeitz

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes have announced their latest acquisition.They traded 18-year-old defenseman Nolan Jones to the Victoria Royals in exchange for 19-year-old Kambeitz and a four...

Olivia Thorington Aug 13, 2019 Dino Kambeitz. (Supplied by Lethbridge Hurricanes)

Kodiaks assistant soccer coach promoted to co-head coach

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A long-time Lethbridge College assistant soccer and futsal coach has been promoted to co-head coach of both the women's and men's teams. Mark Pries has spent the last eight seasons wi...

Aug 12, 2019 Kodiaks new co-head coach Mark Pries (Photo Courtesy: Lethbridge College)

Lethbridge Bulls defeat Medicine Hat Mavericks - move on play Okotoks

LETHBRIDGE, AB - As a light rain began pouring down at Spitz Stadium, Sal Rodriguez inched closer to the outfield gate.But, he couldn't bring himself to walk off the field for the final time.A new cha...

Aug 11, 2019 Mavericks Sal Rodriguez finds it hard to leave the field - Scott Roblin

Lethbridge, Coaldale, Pincher Creek athletes competing at Western Canada Summer Games this weekend

SWIFT CURRENT, SK - The 2019 Western Canada Summer Games are underway and more than 1,700 people from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and the territories are joining are taking part.This includes 341...

Aug 09, 2019 The opening ceremony for the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games. (Supplied by City of Swift Current)

Lethbridge Bulls kick off playoff action Thursday at home

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The 2019 Western Canadian Baseball League Playoffs are just starting.In the first round of the West Division, the Bulls are matched up with the Medicine Hat Mavericks.Game 1 starts at...

Aug 08, 2019 Spitz Stadium. (Supplied by Lethbridge Bulls)

Emily Zhu wins Canadian Junior Girls Championship at Lethbridge Country Club

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A winner has been crowned at a prestigious golf tournament held in Lethbridge this week.After days of heavy competition, Emily Zhu came out on top thanks to a strong final two rounds....

Aug 02, 2019 Emily Zhu wins the 2019 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. (Supplied by Golf Canada)

Canadian golf in a great spot according to Junior Girls Championship tournament director

LETHBRIDGE, AB - All week, golfers have been on the links at the Lethbridge Country Club.The club is hosting the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, which wraps up today (Friday, August 2).Adam Cinel ...

Aug 02, 2019 The 5th hole at the Lethbridge Country Club, 'Golden Pond' (Lethbridge News Now)