Oki. A relatively small Blackfoot word—however it is packed with meaning and cultural significance. The word can mean many things in English including: ‘hello’, ‘greetings’ and ‘welcome’.
Read MoreWilliam Baliko demonstrates how blacksmiths like William Gladstone would have made a knife at the fort in the late 1800s.
Read MoreHave 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 MoreArchives Assistant Bobbie Fox explains how items get donated and accepted into the archives, and shows some newly donated materials.
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 MoreBut many objects in the Galt’s collections are essentially "voiceless.” Find out what that means and why in our most recent Galt’s Vaults video with Kevin MacLean.
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 MoreLearn basic Blackfoot words with the Galt's Blackfoot Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead.
Read MoreFew film screenings in Lethbridge history attracted as much attention as the 1920 screening of Fit to Win.
Read More