Have you ever driven through a town and wondered how it got its name? There’s more than a few peculiar stories behind the names of southern Alberta towns.
Read MoreThis year, A.E. Cross Studio, the oldest continuously operated photographic studio in Lethbridge, celebrates its centennial.
Read MoreThe Galt hosts Indigenous-led exhibitions and in-house exhibitions that incorporate Indigenous voices, history and perspectives. Learn about previous and current exhibits from Kalli Eagle Speaker.
Read MoreThe Board and staff critically reflected on the services the museum and fort provide to the community and examined new opportunities.
Read MoreThe Galt displayed two exhibits about different subjects in the winter, both featuring stories about Georgia Green Fooks’ life. Learn about the impact she had on southern Alberta.
Read MoreLethbridge traffic was dominated by delivery vehicles in the 1920s. What was the difference between the deliveries a century ago and those of today?
Read MoreAnna M. Tilley was described as "the best friend the city ever had."
Read MoreMaking the photographs taken for the Lethbridge Herald available to the public and researchers has been one of the largest and longest projects in the Galt’s archives.
Read MoreRead about Dayle Gaskarth’s experience running on Highway 3 as an Olympic torchbearer for the Calgary Olympics in 1988.
Read MoreA hundred years ago, the local citizens seemed less enchanted with the urban railway. The articles in the Lethbridge Herald reveal a range of issues that Lethbridgians had with the public transit of the day.
Read MoreThe Roast and Toast section of the Lethbridge Herald has a surprisingly long history. One hundred years ago, this column was known as "People's Forum."
Read MorePlaying cat and mouse with local "gambling joints" was a daily activity for the Lethbridge Police in the 1920s. It was not an easy game to win.
Read MoreWith the need to pay for medical attention and limited transportation options, most people in the 1920s leaned on their own home remedies to cure and relieve illnesses.
Read MoreDaring prisoner escapes — Hollywood's bread and butter for psychological thrillers — happened in Southern Alberta too. Many mirrored or even surpassed the classics of the genre.
Read MoreFew film screenings in Lethbridge history attracted as much attention as the 1920 screening of Fit to Win.
Read MoreAs its collections have grown and evolved, the Galt's mandate for collecting objects has become focused on "preserving the human history of Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta." However, many artifacts donated before the current collecting mandate do not demonstrate those regions and connections.
Read MoreThe Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra is an organization and resource in southern Alberta that many take for granted as part of our community. But the symphony didn't exist a short 60 years ago.
Read MoreReconciliation is a process of understanding and accountability that can bridge the gap between Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians. Here are some steps you can personally take to further the important work of reconciliation between Indigenous communities and allies
Read MoreBetween 1880 and 1980, ten Residential Schools operated in our own backyard, or Treaty 7 lands. The impact of residential schools has caused generations of Indigenous youth to strive to relearn and preserve cultural ways of knowing as intergenerational victims.
Read MoreNew opportunities to explore and engage with this region's history will be introduced as we safely and responsibly reopen our site. Each day at Fort Whoop-Up will bring new adventures designed to capture the imagination and showcase southwestern Alberta's rich and diverse history.
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