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2 days ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
In a move that aims to inspire students to become 'active world citizens', one Lethbridge, Alta., school has changed its programming by becoming an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme intitution (IB-PYP). "For the last two years, (Our Lady of Assumption School) has been working on becoming an IB-PYP school.
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5 days ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
During the pandemic, several organizations in Lethbridge, Alta., realized the need for water during the summer was more crucial than ever before. Now, five years later, a continuing effort to ensure everyone has the hydration they need remains in place every summer.
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6 days ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
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6 days ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
In a single weekend, one Lethbridge, Alta., man reached the summit of Canadian racquetball - twice. Coby Iwaasa won the Canadian Racquetball Men's Singles Championship and the Men's Doubles Championship this past weekend. Get breaking National newsIt's the first time in a decade he stands alone atop the Canadian leaderboard. "It's been a really big high since the weekend.
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6 days ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
In 2017, Sunao Ayukawa was diagnosed with stage four liver cirrhosis, requiring a lifestyle change despite already being well into his 80s. Taking the challenge to heart, Ayukawa began walking - a lot. "Any spare time I've got - I don't watch TV too much - I walk," he said. When he began his quest for better health, he was walking upwards of 30,000 steps per day, but it has tapered off in recent years, which is understandable given he is now 95.
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1 week ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
The 2025 Whoop-Up Days programming has been announced, with headlining acts such as Trooper and Chad Brownlee set to take the stage in Lethbridge, Alta., this August. Organizers say they've made a concerted effort to ensure Canadian and even local talent is at the forefront this year, while also making the show better than ever.
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1 week ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
Entering the Cavendish Farms Centre in Lethbridge was like stepping into a time machine set for 1300s Europe. Hosted by the Company of the Black Spears, Coulee Clash this past weekend brought fighters from across Alberta to Lethbridge for a tournament that would have made Robert the Bruce proud.
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2 weeks ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
As hats flew into the air and cheers echoed in the room, the next generation of graduates made history as the first class of Lethbridge Polytechnic. Formerly Lethbridge College, the institution rebranded in 2024 to showcase the programs on offer. "I think it means that we're differentiating ourselves a little bit from out past.
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2 weeks ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
As a potential second Canada Post strike in less than a year looms closer, some people are turning away from the mail carriers. "We have started to do a lot more of our bill payments, as much as we can, via e-transfers and that sort of thing," said Valerie Lazicki, executive director of the Lethbridge Food Bank. She says the strike in December was especially difficult for non-profits in Lethbridge. "That time of year is the big donation spur from community members, so it was troublesome.
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3 weeks ago | 
globalnews.ca | Justin Sibbet
The tarps were out early at Spitz Stadium during opening day for the 2025 Canadian College World Series, but first pitch soon gave fans a reason to cheer. Eight teams from the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) have hit the field in Lethbridge, Alta., to decide the winner of the division. "We look forward to it all year.
