Explore more traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapii and discover their connection to the land. These Alberta and Montana sites are culturally and spiritually important to the Blackfoot people.
Curated by Tess McNaughton
This temporary exhibit showcases the remarkable talents of photojournalists who have contributed to Lethbridge's visual narrative over the years. Featuring the works of six photographers (Orville Brunelle, Lloyd Knight, David Rossiter, Ian Martens, Alejandra Pulido-Guzman, and Ose Irete), this exhibition chronicles moments from 1933 to the present day.
Delving into three distinct "eras" of photography and photojournalism—the Analogue Era, Transitional Era, and Digital Era—the exhibit pairs two photographers with each period, illustrating the technological shifts from film to digital cameras.
Galt Gardens at Night, ca. 1940-1951 During his time at the Herald, Lloyd Knight captured this artistic shot of a solitary bench under a light in Galt Gardens at night. Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa, 20151006-1212
Moreover, the exhibit underscores the evolving landscape of newspaper journalism, where the traditional division between photographers and journalists has blurred, with photojournalism now a prevalent form of storytelling.
Extra! Extra! presents a diverse array of photographs and articles, serving both as a historical archive and a platform for artistic expression. It aims to celebrate the work of photographers and the unique images they have captured, whether using pricey film or a simple phone camera.
By demonstrating the power of being in the right place at the right time, this exhibit invites visitors to witness the evolution of photography in Lethbridge and engage in interactive activities. Join us at the Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) from February 17 to August 5, 2024, to experience "Extra! Extra!" firsthand.
Tire Fire, November 6, 2004, Firefighter Les Hilliard separated burning tractor tires at an industrial fire in West Lethbridge. The photographer cites this as another one of his favourite photos he took during his time as a Herald photographer. It appears in the November 6, 2004, edition of the Lethbridge Herald. Lethbridge Herald photo by David Rossiter
Pride Fest, June 28, 2022, Residents take part in the Pride Parade along Stafford Drive South as they make their way to Galt Gardens for Pride Fest. Lethbridge Herald photo by Alejandra Pulido-Guzman
Transplanted Sunflowers: The Ukrainian Immigrant Experience in Southern Alberta, 1940s to Present, explores the Ukrainian experience in southern Alberta from the mid-20th century to the early 21st century. This temporary exhibition is inspired by the recent wave of Ukrainian immigration, a direct response to the latest Russian attack on Ukraine commencing in February 2022.
Examine the traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapi through archival images from the Galt's collection. These southern Alberta sites are culturally important to the Kainai and Piikani peoples.
For two years during the late 1960s, a teen coffeehouse opened at 1287 3 Avenue south. The Inn Purple was a place where teens and young adults could hang out, be artistic, and listen to music without adults.
Guest Curator and Visual Artist Raeann Cheung explores the suffering that early immigrants endured as economic migrants in the mid-19th century, their contributions, and the intergenerational effects that followed through artistic interventions on archival images.
Examine the traditional landscapes of the Niitsitapi through archival images from the Galt's collection. These southern Alberta sites are culturally important to the Kainai and Piikani peoples.
The Church of Latter-day Saints has been a part of Lethbridge’s community for 100 years. Discover the many ways the LDS story is woven into the fabric of Lethbridge’s past as their tale is told through personal stories and photographs.
Over the last 129 years, Lethbridge has elected twenty-five mayors. Discover stories of these leaders of our community in the lead-up to our next municipal election.
Discover Lethbridge as seen by Herald photographers over the past century, including Lloyd Knight, Ian Martens and Dave Rossiter.
Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope which he began in 1980 to raise funds for cancer research is a seminal moment in Canadian history. This exhibit will feature oral history interviews with the Lethbridge citizens who have organized the community runs, explore the familial connections that Terry Fox had in southern Alberta, and will examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the 2020 Terry Fox Run in Lethbridge.
Southern Alberta is home to some iconic natural and cultural landscapes. Explore visual representations of some of these wondrous settings including Frank Slide, Waterton Lakes National Park, the Prince of Wales Hotel, the Cardston Temple, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump and the Burmis Tree.
Discover the long history of recycling and upcycling in southern Alberta.
