Southern Alberta’s largest celebration of multiculturalism is returning to Henderson Lake Park this summer. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association (SAEA) will host the 2026 Heritage Day Festival on Monday, Aug. 3, inviting the community to enjoy a full day of cultural performances, international cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities. Running from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the free event celebrates the cultures, traditions, and histories that make Southern Alberta one of Canada’s most diverse regions. A Celebration of Culture Festival-goers can experience a variety of live cultural performances throughout the day, including traditional dance, music, and song presented by SAEA member groups and local community performers. A diverse lineup of…
Global martial artists to compete in Southern Alberta on July 4–5, 2026 Lethbridge will welcome competitors from across Canada and around the world this weekend as it hosts the Tae Kwon-Do International (TKDI) World Cup, taking place July 4 and 5 at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. Organized by United Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Canada (UTTC), the event will bring together athletes of all ages and skill levels for two days of international competition. Divisions will feature youth, junior, adult, and black belt competitors competing in patterns and sparring events, including team patterns, black belt team sparring, and the International Team Black Belt Sparring division. The tournament will also welcome…
