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FROM THE EDITOR
I W O U L D L I K E to take this opportunity to introduce myself as
the new Managing Editor here at Lethbridge living, and to thank Jenn
Schmidt-Rempel for being an amazing mentor in the time leading up
to this change. I am grateful to have worked with, and learned from,
someone who is as passionate about telling the stories behind the people
and places of Southern Alberta as I am, and I look forward to sharing
more of these stories with our readers.
I also look forward to amazing summer activities.
I love summer in Southern Alberta.
As a kid, I’d wander the river bottom trails with my friends, or we’d
explore downtown Lethbridge on lazy afternoons and hang out in Galt
Gardens. As a teen, I looked forward to midnight madness at Whoop-
Up Days and the rodeos in our neighbouring towns. The outdoor pools
were always a must, and sometimes we were there open to close.
As an adult I feel the nostalgia of these summer activities along
with the heat. Which is why I am excited to present you with our
July/August issue. We continue our sesquicentennial celebration with
Belinda Crowson’s series that highlights Canada’s milestones through
the years, and how these events affected Southern Albertans. This issue
we look at famous and royal visitors to Southern Alberta (p. 36).
There are so many ways for you to get out into the community, or be
active in the summer months – and why not make new friends in the
process? Go for a float down the Oldman River (p. 19), or connect with
the Lethbridge Sports and Social Club (p. 33), a new organization that
seeks to promote social connection through sports activities and other
events.
How familiar are you with the critters in your backyard? Tyler
Stewart introduces us to some of the animals native to Southern Alberta
with “Where the Wild Things Are” (p. 27). You can even get involved
in a University of Lethbridge student’s backyard wilderness research
project!
And, of course, if you have youngsters at home with you this season,
don’t forget to wear them out at the “Train Park” (p. 42).
There is so much to see and do in Southern Alberta, so be sure to
visit lethbridgeliving.ca for our events calendar to plan your holiday!
Stay safe this summer and thanks for reading.
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JUL-AUG 2017
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P H OT O G R A P H Y: D E J O U R DA N ’ S B Y L I F E T O U C H