Tag Archives: Events
Historical sites, museums and archives open in Alberta
ALBERTA - Everyone can enjoy affordable adventures over the May long weekend and all summer at Alberta's heritage facilities.The summer season begins on May 15 for provincial historic sites, museums a...
May 18, 2019 Photo Credit: Government of Alberta
Deal reached between Canada and the US to drop steel and aluminum tariffs
HAMILTON, ON - Canada's year-long standoff with the Trump administration over punitive U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs is finally over, removing a key hurdle in efforts to ratify the new North America...
May 17, 2019 Photo Credit: The Canadian Press
Alberta RCMP participating in Canada Road Safety Week during Victoria Day long weekend
EDMONTON, AB - The Victoria Day long weekend typically marks the start of the road trip season for many Albertans. With that in mind, the RCMP want to remind all road users, drivers, riders, passenger...
May 17, 2019 Photo Credit: RCMP
U of L's new Science and Academic Building to officially open on September 13th and 14th
LETHBRIDGE, AB - It's been nearly a decade in the making but come this fall the Destination Project at the University of Lethbridge will open to the public officially. The U of L, in partnership with ...
May 15, 2019
Fort Whoop-Up gets an explosive start to the season
LETHBRIDGE -- The Fort Whoop-Up summer season began with booms and bangs that reverberated along the coulees Saturday (May 11) afternoon. The historic centre invited the South Alberta Horse Artillery ...
May 12, 2019 LethbridgeNewsNOW
Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society receiving $350,000 in federal funding to strengthen economic security and prosperity of Indigenous women
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The federal government has announced new funding in Southern Alberta that's designed to make sure Indigenous women continue to hold important places as leaders in their families and c...
May 10, 2019 Photo Credit: Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society
Over $275,000 in Community Foundations grants awarded to charitable organizations throughout Southwestern Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has awarded 37 grants worth over $275,000 to projects throughout the region. These grants are a result of this year's f...
May 09, 2019 Photo Credit: Community Foundation
Local athletes and coaches needed to represent Lethbridge at the 2019 Southern Alberta Summer Games
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Sport Council is encouraging residents with a flair for competition to consider registering for the Southern Alberta Summer Games (SASG) to represent the bridge city in...
May 07, 2019 Photo Credit: SASG
Local ‘Cheer’ team places among top-20 at International Competition
ORLANDO, FLORIDA -- This is not your 'short skirts and pom-poms' type of cheerleading. These young athletes focus on the skill of a hybrid sport. The Lethbridge Cheer Association is home to Extreme Ch...
May 04, 2019 Photo courtesy Extreme Cheer Sensation
Hurricanes swing multiple deals in WHL Bantam Draft, and come away with nine selections and two additional players
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Hurricanes finished the 2019 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft in Red Deer with a total of nine selections, including five forwards, three defensemen and one goaltende...
May 02, 2019 Photo Credit: Lethbridge Hurricanes