Do you know the story behind what local historians have called “unquestionably the most famous photograph ever taken in the City of Lethbridge?”
Read MoreOrville Brunelle, Lloyd Knight, David Rossiter, and Ian Martens are four of the most prolific photojournalists who have contributed to the Lethbridge Herald. Find out more about their work and accolades.
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Forty years ago, Albertans were eagerly watching and reading about Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
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Exhibit organizers Hali Heavy Shield, Kalli Eagle Speaker and Carol Williams speak about the special meanings and connection of traditional Kainai and Niitsitapi beadwork pieces and designs
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Did you know that the Czech Army was transported through Canada on the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1920?
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Documenting your personal photographs and snapshots is an important step in preserving your family's history.
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Did you know Lethbridge was home to an aircraft company 100 years ago?
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When you hear the name “Don Brestler,” what does it mean to you?
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Civic clubs like the Odd Fellows, the Moose, the Eagles, the Shriners, and more have been part of the community landscape over the years.
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People are often impressed with how different the experiences recounted by grandparents and seniors seem when compared to what children experience today.
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The first Terry Fox Fundraising Run was held in Lethbridge on September 14, 1980. After 40 years, Lethbridge residents continue to organize and participate in runs to raise funds.
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A hundred years ago, The Overall Craze swept North America with waves reaching even the far corners of the Canadian West. People, mostly middle-class men, opted to wear denim overalls instead of their regular business outfits in protest against high clothing prices.
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Hosting upper-middle-class home receptions was a competitive affair. Without Instagram fuelling the competition between these social events, what was the best way to keep tabs on who was doing what?
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As you are cleaning during this time of self-isolation, you may come across family photos, letters or other items that you want to donate to the Galt once we reopen. Here are two simple things that you can do while practicing physical distancing or isolating at home that can have a big impact on our ability to be good stewards of our collective past.
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An important part of preserving a family's history is identifying people and places in our family photo albums. Join Archives Assistant Bobbie Fox to learn some of the best practices for recording vital information on *your* digital photographs.
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An important part of preserving a family's history is identifying people and places in our family photo albums. Join Bobbie Fox to learn some of the best practices for recording vital information on *your* photographs so people can know answers to the questions "Who's that?" and its related questions "Where's that?" and "When's that?"
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William Hasulak documented the City of Lethbridge from 1950 to 1990. Hasulak's photographs showcase what our city has to offer. Over the course of 40 years, he captured the changes that Lethbridge experienced. From the Centennial celebration in Brewery Gardens to the first snowfall at Henderson Lake, Hasulak’s photographs mapped out the city’s history.
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