Ian Martens

I am so encouraged and humbled to read all your kind words - thank you all!

It all started with my first front page photo on Sept. 15, 1994. Seems today's front page might have been my last. I'm told it's a temporary layoff, but just in case... Thank you Lethbridge, for letting me take your picture - it was my absolute honour and privilege #yql

@gt_racer_ That's so cool Greg - it's always nice to think how many of my photos are stuck to fridges or stuffed in scrapbooks

@IMartensHerald You have captured S. Alberta through so many lenses Ian and you are appreciated! Hopefully it’s a temporary layoff. You gave us a family memory almost 20 yrs ago...

@kicknsass Thanks! Lethbridge airshow 2010 - engine failure during a practice flight - pilot ejected and survived

@IMartensHerald Crap news Ian. Tonnes of opportunity for you though! Can you please explain the F18 photo? Where was that taken? Thanks.

Help for those living on the streets of Lethbridge - volunteers from MyCityCare trying to offer warmth and hope to the homeless lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql @mycitycarelethbridge

Two of the Lethbridge Herald's finest worked their last shifts tonight; editors Randy Jensen and Dave Sulz (with a combined 86 years in this newsroom) pictured now and in their 1979 staff mug shots All the best to you guys in the next page of life!

Resilient Art YQL project at Lethbridge Soup Kitchen raises funds for homeless shelter residents to move into own apartment just before Christmas lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql

@dylpurcell Thanks Dylan! True, I am getting old, but I’ve rarely been more shaggy than I am right now - even got a nice covid beard going!

Two-time NNA winner, photojournalist extraordinaire and the kindest dude I’ve ever met: @IMartensHerald You are old now, time to start losing your hair.

@CTVTyler It was great working alongside you. All the best to you!

Thank you southern Alberta! #LivingLearningLethbridge #YQL

In what has been a tough year for many I feel very fortunate to announce that I have accepted a video journalist position with @ctvsaskatoon. I am looking forward to the opportunities, challenges and adventures ahead.

@KayakGibson @DWoodardHerald Thanks!

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden's annual Winter Light Festival runs through January 30 lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql

Annual Winter Light Festival kicks off with opening night tonight at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden - festival runs through Jan. 30 - admission is limited and by pre-purchased tickets only - info at @NikkaYuko lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql

Resilient Art YQL program at Lethbridge Soup Kitchen lets homeless artists showcase their talent while providing for needs @DWoodardHerald reports w/ @IMartensHerald photos lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql @soupbridge.org

Residents gathered to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, veterans who served and those who continue to serve for freedom during a smaller-than-usual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Lethbridge Cenotaph #yql #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

Southern Alberta digging out from weekend blizzard bringing school snow days, closures, traffic chaos to local areas lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql #ABStorm

Fort Whoop-Up's Halloween Spooktacular a sold-out event this weekend giving youngsters and their families a chance to have some safe, old-fashioned trick-or-treating fun #yql #Halloween #Halloween2020 @GaltMuseum @Leth_Herald

Lethbridge fire department HAZMAT training sessions prepare team for the approx. 400 calls yearly responding to situations where chemical dangers may linger @TimKalHerald reports lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql #Lethbridge #HAZMAT @LethbridgeCity @IAFFLocal237

@hodgsonkr @LethCollege @Leth_Herald Always a pleasure to share with the next generation of journalists and storytellers - thanks Kris!

It was an honour to have @IMartensHerald join Digital Communications and Media students @LethCollege for a discussion on #journalism #photography and his more than 20 years with the @Leth_Herald.

This year's #OrangeShirtDay ceremonies honour the more than 100 children lost to the residential school system on the Blood Reserve @DWoodardHerald reports w/ @IMartensHerald photos lethbridgeherald.com/news/lethbridg… #yql #Blood Reserve #Kainai #OrangeShirtDay2020

SAGE Clan gifted rights in Blackfoot teepee transfer ceremony this afternoon in Galt Gardens - teepee will remain in place for the duration of Reconciliation Week where it will be protected day and night by the community patrol group #yql #Lethbridge #reconciliation