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Written by Richard Amery for the Sun Times
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Wednesday, 02 November 2011 14:47 |
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If volunteers are what make Lethbridge tick, then Volunteer Lethbridge is the mechanism behind it.
The Lethbridge volunteer resource centre celebrated its 25th year of operation on Oct. 27.
Things have changed a lot since its doors first opened.
“When I started, if anyone wanted to volunteer, they’d have to come to the office and have a volunteer referral interview,” said executive director Laurie Ruff, who has been with the organization for the past 19 years.
The volunteer would be placed with the most suitable member organizations, which back then numbered about 10 organizations. It has since expanded to more than 100 member organizations and countless volunteers. |
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Read more... [25 years of connecting volunteers with organizations]
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Tuesday, 01 November 2011 16:21 |
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The Community Calendar was unavailable for this week’s print edition so we posted it online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
• Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Details: Josephine, 403-345-4242, or Ron, 403-320-2075.
• DivorceCare, a safe place to heal from the pain of separation or divorce. Join a weekly seminar and support group. Call Michelle Jacobs at 403-320-9618 for details.
• Early Morning Meditation (by donation) Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 a.m. at The Community of Christ Church, 425 11 St. S. Hosted by Spirit in Motion Yoga www.spiritinmotionyoga.ca. Come learn the art of Mindfulness Meditation following the teachings of Buddhist Monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. Our intention is to create an inclusive community (sangha) of like-minded practitioners to support each other on our paths. People of all faiths and traditions are welcome. Donations will support Thich Nhat Hanh’s work for peace in the world (www.plumvillage.org). |
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Read more... [What's happening in Lethbridge?]
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Written by Richard Amery for the Sun Times
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Thursday, 27 October 2011 16:14 |
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Wandering around a graveyard in the dead of night is how one would expect a horror movie to start. But the Galt Museum's Belinda Crowson sees it as an educational opportunity — a way to step back in time and explore some of Lethbridge's sordid history.
"I don't try to freak them out. They freak themselves out," said Crowson, after leading a group of southern Alberta teachers through St. Patrick's Cemetery on the north side of the city during a recent Galt Museum Cemetery Tours by Flashlight.
It's pretty easy to get spooked by the ominous shadows of aged trees overlooking headstones silhouetted in the moonlight. |
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Written by Richard Amery for the Sun Times
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Wednesday, 19 October 2011 15:08 |
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They’re small in size but the benefits are mighty.
Small and medium-sized businesses are often referred to as the heart of a community. They employ people and contribute to the economy. Therefore, shoppers’ support of these businesses equals supporting your community and your neighbours. It’s something to think about during Small Business Week, Oct. 16-22.
But how does a small business, without a lot of financial resources at its disposal, get the word out about its products or services?
That’s where local Realtor Robert May, who also owns Lethbridgemarketing.com and is Chinook Country Tourism’s treasurer, and his Lethbridge Small Business Marketing group comes in.
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Written by Richard Amery for the Sun Times
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Thursday, 13 October 2011 16:29 |
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What does Lethbridge taste like? Bison and corn, and for vegetarians is tastes like potato and sage, according to DodoLab. The Ontario-based arts and design program does innovative, community-involved projects designed to create discussion and debate.
At the request of University of Lethbridge Art Gallery’s Josephine Mills, DodoLab’s Andrew Hunter and Lisa Hirmer wanted to create a dialogue about food and where it comes from.
So they and about a half dozen volunteers talked to approximately 750 people on campus, including students and staff, as well as several different classes. They spent most of the week on campus canvassing about which two ingredients most exemplified Lethbridge. Those polled were asked to choose between zucchini, corn, potatoes, edamame, sage, chickpeas, shrimp, bison sausage, bean sprouts and cactus. The shortlist was chosen, not only according to what ingredients are grown or produced in the area, but also which ingredients were associated with the city’s early Japanese and Chinese settlers.
“It is about creating a dialogue with people about where their food comes from,” said Hunter. |
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Read more... [A slice of Lethbridge on a pizza crust]
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