Lethbridge Elks pitcher Scott Reiter delivers a pitch at Henderson Stadium (now known as Spitz Stadium) during a game in 1980 or 1981. Photo provided by Louise Reiter 2021 marks the 40-year anniversary of American Legion baseball in Lethbridge. The Lethbridge Elks were a dominant force in the Little League’s “Big League” division following the…
Canadian student-athletes continue to head south despite ongoing pandemic
University of Arkansas-Monticello player Torrin Vaselenak attempts to hit a pitch. Photo supplied. Even in an ongoing pandemic, Canadian athletes are still heading south to complete their education and to compete in athletics at a collegiate level. Canadian student-athletes are still able to travel across the Canada-US border, despite the border being closed since the…
Career comes fill circle for Dustin Molleken
Photo courtesy of Prairie Baseball Academy A career has come nearly full circle nearly two decades after it began for a local coach. Dustin Molleken has returned to Lethbridge to become one of the new pitching coaches with the Prairie Baseball Academy. Molleken was drafted in the 15th round of the 2003 MLB Draft by the…
Why the poppy is a powerful symbol
With Remembrance Day right around the corner, you will be seeing more people wearing poppies out in public. The poppy is a very powerful symbol because it represents all those who have served in the military, both past and present regardless of race, gender, political beliefs, sexual orientation and all other factors. The way most…
Avatar: The Last Airbender: A Rediscovered Classic
Water. Earth. Fire. Air.The four elements each play a critical aspect in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender. The show originally aired from 2005-2008 and has been a favourite of many since the air date of the first episode “The Boy in the Iceberg”. According to imdb.com, Avatar is regarded among the best television series of…
Local jazz duo finds way to perform live despite ongoing pandemic
Trumpet player Don Robb of the Standard Time Jazz Duo performs at the Water Tower Grill and Bar on Oct. 14, 2020 Local musicians have had to adapt the way they perform due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This includes having to perform in different venues with smaller audiences. Don Robb and Randy Epp form…
Nathan Reiter
Nathan is a second-year student in the DCM program at the Lethbridge College. Nathan is a proud alumni of the Prairie Baseball Academy. He is very excited to share many stories around the Lethbridge community this year. In his spare time, you can find Nathan rooting for the Chicago Cubs and the Toronto Blue Jays…
Second-year Digital Communications and Media students tackle first residency of semester
Second year student Trevor Graham operates a camera during eNEWS production day on Sept. 24, 2020 at Lethbridge College The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the way students in post-secondary institutions receive their education. Digital Communications and Media students at Lethbridge College recently completed their first “residency” of the semester. Although the main instructional method will…
Local golf industry reflects on COVID-19 season
Mike Godolphin attempts a bunker shot on the 12th hole at Henderson Lake Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 Despite a challenging start to the season, it has been a very good year for the Southern Alberta golf industry. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses were forced to close their doors…
