A flame of hope burns brightly in LethbridgeBy Lethbridge Herald on August 11, 2026. But for the athletes, families, police officers, volunteers and supporters gathered outside Lethbridge City Hall Sunday, the Flame of Hope carried something considerably heavier than its own weight. He has been involved with the Special Olympics for 30 years, participating in sports including bowling and swimming. “I get more out of it than I put in,” she said, describing volunteering with the Special Olympics as tremendously rewarding. From Lethbridge, the torch will continue toward Medicine Hat, where the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games run Aug. 11 to 15.