TABLE OF CONTENTS August 2020
AQUATICS About the Pools ............................... 12 Info/Pass Prices/Pass Programs ....... 5-6 Outdoor Pool & Spray Park Info .....10-11 PUBLIC SWIM SCHEDULES Stan Siwik Family Pool ....................... 4 SWIM LESSONS Advanced Swim Programs .................. 9 How to Register ................................ 7 Stan Siwik Summer Programs ............. 8 ARTS, CULTURE & HERITAGE Allied Arts Council ........................... 16 CASA .........................................14-15 Galt Museum & Archives .................. 17 Lethbridge Public Library .................. 18 COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES FASD Network ................................ 21 Lethbridge Montessori School ........... 20 Nord-Bridge Senior Citizen Assoc....... 20 DID YOU KNOW? Active Living Guide - Be Fit For Life ... 27 Arts In Lethbridge ........................... 19 Historical Society ............................. 13 Naturalists Society ........................... 25 Popson Dog Park ............................. 25 Sport Council .................................. 49 United Way .................................... 30 YQL Arts - New West Theatre ........... 29 United Way .................................... 22
HELEN SCHULER NATURE CENTRE Programs & Events ......................23-24 LETHBRIDGE COLLEGE Programs & Events .......................... 26 LETHBRIDGE HERALD ADVERTISING Advertising ..................................... 28 PUBLIC INFORMATION & EVENTS 24 Hour Info Lines............................. 3 Calendar of Events .......................... 55 Canada Day in Lethbridge ............32-34 Colouring Page ................................ 41 Lethbridge Sport Council .................. 36 Picnic Shelters ............................38-39 Rec & Culture Booking Deadlines ....... 40 Urban Forest Promotion ................... 35 Waste & Recycling ........................... 45 Yellow Fish Road ............................. 46 RECREATION PROGRAMS Sports Fields ................................... 50 SKATING & HOCKEY Arena Information ........................... 53 Lethbridge Rec Hockey Club ............. 52
UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE
Information & Events ....................... 54
Recreation & Culture Guide Coordinated by the City of Lethbridge, Recreation & Culture Department Printed in Canada
Welcome to the AUGUST 2020 Recreation & Culture Guide After several months of online only versions of the Recreation & Culture Guide we are very excited to be back to full printed versions of the Guide. Please take the time to flip though the August Guide and see all of the opportunities that Lethbridge has to offer in August. Events! Check out all the events in August www.lethbridge.ca & click on Calendar of Events You can ADD your own events here too!
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Looking for more Information? www.lethbridge.ca
• Calendar of Events • Bus Routes & Schedules • • What’s New • Online Community Resource & Leisure Guide •
Access current & reliable information and refferal to services, agencies, organizations, programs & events in your area
info@community-links.ca
www.artslethbridge.org
Your Source For Arts in Lethbridge
info@artslethbridge.org
city of lethbridge @LethbridgeCity
City of Lethbridge 24 Hour Info
403-320-4971 Public Skating Sports Field Rainout Line 403-320-4974 403-320-4978 Transit Information
Assistance during Regular Hours
403-320-3020 Recreation & Culture City of Lethbridge Main Line 311 403-328-5465 Community Links
other inquiries?
leisure@lethbridge.ca
City of Lethbridge
www.community-links.ca
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Stan Siwik Family Pool August 1 - 31 Schedule Open Swim
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1:15 - 3:15pm
1:15 - 3:15pm
1:15 - 3:15pm
1:15 - 3:15pm
1:15 - 3:15pm
Open Swims Aug 31 / 8:30 - 10:00am, 1:15 - 2:45pm , 3:15 - 4:45pm & 6:30 - 8:00pm 6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30 - 8:00pm
$1/$2 Swim Lane Swim AquaJog Seniors Swim Parent & Tot Swim Family Swim Lessons End Aug 28
Saturday
Sunday
12:00 - 1:30pm 3:30 - 5:00pm
1:00 - 2:30pm 4:30 - 6:00pm
1:45 - 3:15pm 5:30 - 7:00pm
2:45 - 4:15pm 6:30 - 8:00pm
6:30-7:30pm 6:30 - 8:00am 6:30 - 8:00am 6:30 - 8:00am 6:30 - 8:00am 6:30 - 8:00am 11:30 - 1:00pm 11:30 - 1:00pm 11:30 - 1:00pm 11:30 - 1:00pm 11:30 - 1:00pm Additional Lane Swim Aug 31 / 5:15 - 6:00pm 8:30 - 9:15pm 8:30 - 9:15pm 8:00 - 8:45pm 10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am 10:30-11:15am 8:30 - 9:15pm 8:30 - 9:15pm Due to COVID-19, Senior Swim is Not Available at this time Due to COVID-19, Parent & Tot Swim is Not Available at this time Due to COVID-19, Family Swim is Not Available at this time 8:00 - 11:00am 8:00 - 11:00am
8:00 - 11:00am
8:00 - 11:00am 8:00 - 11:00am
3:45 - 6:30pm
3:45 - 6:30pm
3:45 - 6:30pm
3:45 - 6:30pm
Fitness & Hot Tub
3:45 - 6:30pm
Due to COVID-19, The Hot Tub and the Gym is Not Available at this time
Pool space may be shared at any time depending on program requirements.
Holiday Hours\ Aug 03
Heritage Day
CLOSED
(Henderson 12 - 7:30pm) weather permitting
Sep 07
Labour Day
CLOSED
(Henderson 12 - 7:30pm) weather permitting
COVID-19 Affected Programming
- Due to the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, space for swimming will be limited until further notice. Swim times must be pre-booked by visiting aquatics.lethbridge.ca. Drop ins will only be permitted if pre-booked space is still available - The Maximum Capacity during each swim is as follows: Lane Swim: 6 swimmers | AquaJog: 24 swimmers | Open Swim: 80 swimmers
Swimming Lessons
There may still be space in the lesson sessions for August. Contact the pool for space and times. Summer lessons end Aug 28. Registration for the Fall session of lessons begins Sep 01, 2020 beginning at 9:00am
Please Note:
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The changerooms will remain closed however there is access to washrooms and showers. Please arrive at the pool in your bathing suit and expect to leave in your bathing suit. Bins will be provided for you to keep your belongings on deck.
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Visit the City of Lethbridge web site at www.lethbridge.ca/leisure for more Aquatic information.
1901 - 15 Avenue North / Phone: 320-3054
Admissions, Visit Cards and Memberships (all prices include GST) New Aquatic Membership Program The City of Lethbridge has recently launched new leisure management software. Through this new electronic system, pass holders will need to use a swipe card called a Fun Pass. The Fun Pass can be used to access a number of City facilities including memberships for most pools and skating rinks. Along with the launch of the Fun Pass comes more streamlined pool membership options and a new fee structure. •The recreation pass and the fitness advantage pass options have been combined into one single pass and merged into a new fee structure. •The Fun Pass will give access to one indoor facilities (Stan Siwik) along with the Henderson outdoor pool in the summer season. Pass holders are able to access all facility programing given they meet the age and program requirements. Please see Program Choices in the Guide for more information. •A 1 month and 12 month membership option has been added on top of the existing 3 and 6 month options. •Another price level has been added to separate children and youth. (see rates below).
New Aquatic Admission & Membership Options
Memberships (GST included)
Admission & 10 Visit Cards (GST included) 10 Visit Card Child (3-12yrs)
1mth
3mth
6mth
$41.00
$71.00
$131.25 $245.75
12mth
Infant (0-2yrs)
Free
N/A
Child (3-12yrs)
$4.00
$34.50
Youth (13-17yrs)
$46.50
$82.00
$153.00 $278.50
Youth (13-17yrs)
$4.50
$37.00
Student (18-21yrs ID req)
$46.50
$82.00
$153.00 $278.50
Student (18-21yrs ID req)
$4.50
$37.00
Senior (60yrs+)
$52.00
$98.50
$174.75 $316.75
$67.50
$125.75 $207.50 $382.25
Senior (60yrs+)
$5.00
$42.50
Adult (18-59yrs)
Adult (18-59yrs)
$6.50
$53.00
1 Parent Family
$109.25 $169.50 $245.75 $469.50
Family
$16.00
N/A
Family
$142.00 $229.25 $349.50 $655.00
Memberships & Visit Cards sold at: - Stan Siwik Family Pool: 1901-15th Ave N - Henderson Pool (Summer Only): 2710 Parkside Dr S
Lost Card Fee - $5.00 (includes GST)
Aquatics
Admission
(GST included) Prices effective September 1, 2019
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Aquatic Programs & Definitions Effective Oct 25, 2017
Swim Memberships - Memberships are available for 1, 3, 6 and 12 month terms - Members are able to access all facility programming given that they meet the age & program requirements - Membership are valid at all locations operated by Recreation Excellence in Lethbridge: - Nicholas Sheran Pool - Stan Siwik Pool - Fritz Sick Pool - Henderson Pool (summer only). - Includes use of the weight room, hot tub and sauna for those participating in the program offered at the time - Members get 50% discount on drop in admission at the 1st Choice Savings Centre at the University of Lethbridge - Fees will be applied for lost Memberships
Visit Cards - Save money on admissions by purchasing a Visit Card! - Cards come bundled in a package of 10 admissions. - Valid locations include: Nicholas Sheran Pool, Stan Siwik Pool, Fritz Sick Pool, and Henderson Pool (summer only) - Cards can be used to bring a friend - Fees will be applied for lost Visit Cards Definitions Infant - 0 to 2 years of age Child - 3 to 12 years of age Youth / Student - Youth (13 to 17 years of age) - Student (18 to 21 years of age with valid student ID) Adult - 18 to 59 years of age Senior - 60 years of age and older
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Family - Parent/Guardian(s) (1 or 2 adults) with children residing permanently in the same household (17 years of age or younger. Also includes adult children 18 to 21 years of age and attending school.(Valid Student ID required)
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Definitions for Participation AquaFit / AquaJog - Shallow / Deep water Fitness program
- Participants must be 14 years of age and older - Participants 13 years and under must be directly supervised by an Adult Note: All particpants must actively particpate in the program
Lane Swim (Condition Swim) - Participants swim lengths of the pool in a structured setting of lane markers
- Participants must be 14 years of age or older - Participants 13 and under must be directly supervised by an Adult Note: All participants must actively particpate in the program (floatation devices other than flutter boards and pull bouys are not permitted unless space is designated as “unstructured�)
Family Swim - Swim for Parent/Guardian(s) (1 or 2) with children (17yrs or younger / 18 -21 with valid Student ID) residing permanently in the same household. Note: Parent(s) or Guardian(s) must be in the water with children. Children under the age of 8 years and non-swimmers must be actively supervised within arms reach by a Parent / Guardian.
Open Swim - Unstructured swim that all participants may enjoy
Note: Children under the age of 8 years and non-swimmers must be actively supervised within arms reach by a Parent / Guardian.
Senior Swim - Lane Swim for those 60 years of age & older.
Note: Must actively particpate in the program by swimming lengths. Please choose the proper lane to swim in based on ability
Senior AquaFit - Water Fitness program for those 60 years of age & older. Note: Must actively particpate in the program
Weight Room Use - Open to participants 16 years of age & older - Participants 14 - 15 years of age may attend with direct Parent / Guardian supervision - Youth/Children 13 and under are not allowed in the weight room
Note: Proper gym attire is required (clean indoor closed toe & heel shoes, shorts or sweats and shirt) Jeans, sandals are not allowed. Safety guidelines must be followed
Registration / Refund Information Lesson Registration
Withdrawals
Registrations can be made online (www.lethbridge.ca/swimlessons), by phone or in person (online is encouraged) - registration is on a first come first served basis - if registering by phone on the first day of registration please Do Not leave a message - keep trying. Participants may register in a maximum of two (2) classes/session Participants may waitlist in any class
- Withdrawals received more than fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the lesson set or course will not be subject to a withdrawal fee. - Withdrawals made between five (5) and fourteen (14) days prior to the lesson start date will be subject to a 10% withdrawal fee. The remaining balance may be left on your account for future use or a refund may be requested. Refunds of less than $5.00 will remain on the account. - You may withdraw and re-register into another program without penalty prior to five (5) days before the lesson start date. - No refunds will be given if withdrawal is within five (5) days of the lesson start date.
Preparing to Register - create an account prior to registration If you do not have an account you will need the following: - Name & birth date of account holder (Adult) - Name & birth date of participants - Home address, phone # and postal code - Course #, program level, session time and alternatives if class is full - Payment information incl 3 digit CVV # on credit cards for phone registrations Fees Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Cash, Debit, Visa, MC, Rec Ex Gift Card & cheque are accepted in person. Cheques are payable to Recreation Excellence. Post dated cheques are not accepted. A $25 charge will be applied to all NSF cheques. Only Visa & MC are accepted for phone registrations. Visa & MC Debit cards are accepted online and in person.
Registration
Registrations begin at 7:30am and can be made online, over the phone or in person Stan Siwik Pool. PLEASE NOTE: Phone and Online are Registrations are preferred due to COVID-19. If you do not have an account please set one up prior to registration. Registration for the Summer 2020 Lesson Session begins: July 14 Cancellation Deadlines - Cancellation of classes with insufficient registration one (1) week prior to the start of lessons Cancellation Deadline Date - Summer Lesson Sessions - 1 week prior to lessons start date.
Registration Locations
Transfers All transfers are subject to availability and may be made without penalty up to five (5) days prior to the lesson start date. Transfers made by Recreation Excellence will not incur a penalty. Any resulting increase in program fees due to the transfer must be paid by the customer at the time of transfer.
Medical / Relocation Withdrawals for medical / relocation reasons are permitted with no penalty prior to the lesson start date. Refunds for withdrawal after the lesson start date will result in a pro-rated refund or credit on account. Proof of medical / relocation must be provided within two (2) weeks of notification of withdrawal for refunds or credits to be issued.
Cancellations Programs with insufficient registration are subject to cancellation. Customers will be notified as soon as a decision regarding cancellation has been made. All efforts will be made to accomodate any registrants displaced by cancellations. A full refund or credit to account will be issued for courses cancelled by Recreation Excellence.
Visit Cards / Memberships Visit Cards - are transferable and do not expire. They are non-refundable
Phone and Online Registrations are highly encouraged over in person registrations due to COVID-19.
Memberships - are non-transferable which means others cannot use them. Refunds are granted only for medical or relocation reasons. Proof of medical and/or relocation must be provided in each case for a refund to be issued. All requests must be made before the membership expiry date. Refunds will be pro-rated for the unused portion of the membership. Memberships are valid at all pools so extensions will not be granted for Annual Shutdowns.
Lost or Stolen Cards At the request of the card holder lost or stolen cards will be replaced. A $5.00 lost card fee will apply. Does not apply to Visit Cards
Aquatics
Stan Siwik Family Pool 1901 15 Ave N Lethbridge, AB Phone: 403-320-3054
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Stan Siwik Swim Program 2020 Summer Sessions July 27 - August 28, 2020 Lessons will be 5 lessons at 45 mins for a full week. No Lessons August 3rd, 2020
Course Name Sea Otter $55.00
Salamander 3 yrs - 5 yrs
$55.00
Sunfish
3 yrs - 5 yrs
$55.00
Crocodile & Whale 3 yrs - 5 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 1 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 2 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 3 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 4 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 5 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 6 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$55.00
Swim Kids Lv. 7 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$59.00
Swim Kids Lv. 8 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$59.00
Swim Kids Lv. 9 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$59.00
Swim Kids Lv. 10
Aquatics 8
$59.00
Private Lessons 6 yrs - 14 yrs
$103.75
Session 2 August 3 - August 7 Code Timeslot
Session 3 August 10 - August 14 Code Timeslot
Session 4 August 17 - August 21 Code Timeslot
Session 5 August 24 - August 28 Code Timeslot
10249 10263 10491
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
10494 10566 10633
9:30 am - 10:15 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
10635 10661 10684
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
10642 10688 10711
9:30 am - 10:15 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
10687 10724 10719
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
10259 10316
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10463 10618
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10636 10663
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10639 10685
8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10689 10729
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10251 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10492 10377 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 10692
8:00 am - 8:45 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10638 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10637 10677 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 10717
8:00 am - 8:45 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10690 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10726 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
9793 8:00 am - 8:45 am 10565 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10634 8:00 am - 8:45 am 10683 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10686 8:00 am - 8:45 am 10291 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10495 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10659 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10644 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10709 10:00 am - 10:45 am 10262 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 10619 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 10660 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 10691 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm 10720 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
3 yrs - 5 yrs
6 yrs - 14 yrs
Session 1 July 27 - July 31 Code Timeslot
9794 10376
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10498 8:45 am - 9:30 am 10649 10562 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10676 10622 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10647 8:00 am - 8:45 am 10701 10672 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10727 10718 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
9795 10252 10318
8:00 am - 8:45 am 8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10559 10561 10628
8:00 am - 8:45 am 9:30 am - 10:15 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10640 10651 10667
8:00 am - 8:45 am 8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10650 8:45 am - 9:30 am 10692 10670 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10702 10700 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm 10735
8:00 am - 8:45 am 8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10253 10378
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10560 10627
8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10652 10678
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10666 10715
8:45 am - 9:30 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10703 10725
9:30 am - 10:15 am 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
10255 8:45 am - 9:30 am 10496 10254 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10621 10319 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10641 8:45 am - 9:30 am 10665 10654 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10697 10668 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10693 8:45 am - 9:30 am 10705 10:15 am - 11:00 am 10734 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10258 10374
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10497 10624
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10646 10673
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10655 10707
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10698 10730
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10257 10373
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10500 10625
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10645 10671
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10658 10710
8:45 am - 9:30 am 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
10696 10731
8:00 am - 8:45 am 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
10256 10320
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10499 10623
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10643 10669
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10653 10704
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10694 10732
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10259 10375
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10501 10626
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10648 10674
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10662 10712
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
10699 10728
9:30 am - 10:30 am 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
9796 10426
8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
10564 10632
9:00 am - 10:00 am 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
10656 10681
8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
10680 10713
9:00 am - 10:00 am 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
10706 10722
8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
10260 10427
9:00 am - 10:00 am 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
10563 10631
8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
10657 10682
9:00 am - 10:00 am 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
10675 10714
8:00 am - 9:00 am 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
10708 10721
9:00 am - 10:00 am 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
10317 10425
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10620 10630
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10664 10679
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10695 10716
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
10733 10723
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
STAN SIWIK POOL: 1901 - 15 Ave North, Lethbridge | 403-320-3054
Advanced Swim Programs Winter / Spring 2020 Water Safety Instructor - $393.75 Dates
Course #
Day
ter Regis void a to Early intment! po disap
National Lifeguard Pool - $ 325.50
Time
Dates
This WSI course covers the foundation of instructional skills including teaching methods, learning styles, planning, teaching and evaluating swimmers. Candidates are evaluated throughout the course and through individual study assignments. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates are certified as Water Safety Instructors and will be able to teach the Red Cross Swim programs. Candidates must be 15yrs of age, must attend 100% of the course to complete and have a current Standard First Aid/CPR C Certification.
Course #
Day
Time
This 40 hour course will certify successful candidates with the NLS Pool option award. Candidates must be 16 years old, have a current Bronze Cross & hold a current Standard First Aid award. Please bring proof of SFA/CPR C to first class.
Standard First Aid - $157.50
WSI Recert - $94.50 Note: Must bring proof of WSI certification to the exam
Successful candidates will receive certification in Standard 1st Aid & CPR C. Held in the classroom at Stan Siwik Pool (1901 - 15 Ave North)
Bronze Medallion/Cross - $300.00
SFA Recert - $94.50 This 32 hour course will certify the successful candidate in both Br. Med. and Br. Cross. Candidates must be 13 years old or have completed Br. Star & must complete their Br. Medallion before testing for Br. Cross.
NL Pool Recert - $68.25
Note: Must bring proof of Standard First Aid to the exam
Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard-$236.28 Note: Must bring NL certification and current Standard First Aid cert. to the exam
Red Cross Babysitting $68.25
Basic First Aid and Caregiving skills for youth 11-15 years old. During this 8 hour course participants will learn how to provide care to younger children in a variety of age groups and how to prevent and respond to emergencies
Nicholas Sheran Pool The Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Program covers the foundation of beginner Lifeguarding Skills including Knowledge and practice of First Aid Skills, Lifeguarding skills, safe behaviors and how to be apart of an elite team. This ensures youth are trained in prevention of injuries, not just how to respond to them. Candidates Must be 12 years of Age, have the ability to swim to Red Cross Swim Kids 10 or equivalent or higher and must attend 100% of the course.
Prices include all materials, certification fees and GST.
Advanced Courses Stay tuned for Advanced Courses. We are working with our Corporate Partners to be able to deliver these courses as soon as
Aquatics
we can
1901 - 15 Ave North (403) 320-3054
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Gyro Spray-Ground Open for the summer Until September 7 ( Weather Permitting) 10 am—8 pm daily Located on the South side of Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre | 401 Laval Blvd West
Aquatics
Rotary Centennial Fountain
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Open for the summer Until September 7 ( Weather Permitting) 10 am—8 pm daily Located on the Southeast corner of Galt Gardens
Westminster Outdoor Public Pool August 2020 We Welcome You! Swim Lessons
Cancelled for 2020 Daily
Lane Swim 10 am – 12 pm Open Swim 12 pm – 5 pm Follow us online: Facebook: Westminster Neighborhood Association Twitter: @WestminsterNA Instagram: wnassociation *schedule subject to change, please check social media for changes
Changes due to COVID:
• • • • • • • •
No swim passes will be sold this year Concession will have limited items Cash only (ATM on site) Changerooms and lockers are closed – come in your swimsuit Numbers may be limited to comply with regulations Use entrance and exits as marked No water fountain No goggles, mats, life jackets, toys or balls will be provided – please bring your own
Aquatics
Please note that City of Lethbridge Fun Passes are not able to be accepted at Westminster Outdoor Public Pool
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ABOUT THE POOLS FAQ’s - Aquatics & Covid How has Covid-19 affected the pools
Aquatics
1) Stan Siwik and Henderson Pools have re-opened under reduced capacities and Covid guidelines 2) Fritz Sick and Nicholas Sheran Pools remain closed at this time 3) Protocols have been put in place to ensure safe access of the facilities - please be courteous to staff as we are required to follow all protocols to keep everyone safe & remain open 3) To attend one of the public swim programs please book online at aquatics.lethbridge.ca - each member of your party must be booked - drop ins may be admitted if pre-booked space has not been used - please show up to programs you have booked 4) Changerooms remain closed however there is access to bathrooms and showers. - please come dressed in your swimwear and expect to leave in your swimwear - leave all valuables at home. 5) Children 12yrs and under must have a responsible adult sign them in and complete the required Covid forms - Children under 8yrs and non-swimmers must be accompanied within arms reach by an adult 6) Please arrange rides in advance as the facilities need to be cleared to allow for cleaning between swims
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Fritz Sick Swimming Pool Celebrates 70 Years As early as the 1930s, Lethbridgians dreamed of a public swimming pool. While planning for the Fritz Sick Swimming Pool started in 1945, it took five years for the pool to be built.
Originally an outdoor pool, with the water heated when necessary, work to enclose the pool started in November 1965.
In 1945, Lethbridge City Council knew what they wanted: an ultra-modern structure 150 feet long and 50 feet wide with a bathing capacity of 422 persons and space for dressing rooms, showers, foot baths, bleachers and lockers. The pool was to be three feet two inches deep in the shallow end and nine feet six inches at the deepest point. Knowing what they wanted wasn’t the problem. In the years after the Great Depression and Second World War, there were many competing interests. A new city hall, police station, skating rink and more were desired by Lethbridge residents and City Council had to prioritize the many items.
Why was it named after Fritz Sick? In 1943, in honour of his 83rd birthday, Fritz Sick donated $100,000 to the city to be used to help build a Civic Centre and public swimming pool.
The Fritz Sick Swimming Pool came after some of the other priorities were built. Lethbridge’s first public swimming pool was officially opened by Emil Sick (Fritz Sick’s son) on 26 April 1950.
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Photograph: Swimming Safety Tests at Fritz Sick Swimming Pool, 30 August 1955, Galt Museum & Archives 19753815012
Did You Know?
Lethbridge Historical Society
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
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Arts, Culture & Heritage
FORT
WHOOP-UP
Hands-On History 1–3 pm | children to attend with adults | registration required museum admission applies | free to annual pass holders
An interactive program for families with children of all ages. Special thanks to our program sponsor, the Friends of the Galt Museum & Archives. Tue AUG 11 Harvest Tue AUG 25 Blackfoot Art
Friends OF THE GALT
MUSEUM
Tours
& A R C H I V E S
Cemetery Tours
7–8:30 pm | tickets $6 public available at www.galtmuseum.com
If these tombstones could talk, oh, the stories they could tell! Join a guided walking tour of Lethbridge’s cemeteries. Mountain View Cemetery St. Patrick’s Cemetery Tue AUG 04 | Wed AUG 19
Wed AUG 05 | Tue AUG 18
Meet at the Eternal Flame on Scenic Drive South.
Meet at the west end of 5 Avenue North.
Ii’ethawaahkaa
Fort Whoop-Up Picnic Lunch Basket available until SEP 15 | baskets $60 each order online at fort.galtmuseum.com
All summer, you can get a catered picnic lunch for two! The menu has been carefully designed by the fort’s chef and is prepared by the staff at Mocha Cabana. Also included are tickets for entry to Fort Whoop-Up and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. The picnic lunch includes artisan bison salads, Blackfoot Elder-approved bannock and haskap berry crumble bars.
Book your general admission tickets at www.galtmuseum.com/visit fort.galtmuseum.com/visit
Trader Tales
Fri AUG 21 | 6–9 pm order online at fort.galtmuseum.com
www.galtmuseum.com
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Fort Whoop-Up, partnering with New West Theatre, the Friends of the Galt, Edgewater Companion Animal Clinic and Dunlop Ford, are pleased to presents new “Trader Tales,” a fundraising event at Fort Whoop-Up. Take in private tours, a physically distanced wagon ride, a chef prepared dinner with cash bar, and intimate performance by New West Theatre actors.
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Need a Library card? Get a Library card! Did you know, you can get your Lethbridge Public Library card online AND for no fee in 2020? Visit lethlib.ca and start exploring our collection today! Lethbridge Public Library
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Download the apps or go to lethbridge.ca/covid19 or lethbridge.ca/covidsupport to find help with:
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HOUSING & SHELTER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BULLYING
COUNSELLING
PARENTING
MENTAL HEALTH
ADDICTIONS
EDUCATION
AND MORE....
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Did You Know?
Our team of teachers, staff, and parents are doing everything in our power to help flatten the curve and keep our community & city healthy and able to overcome the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. High quality early education & child care is essential for the recovery of a healthy economy.
Our centres are sanitized and ready to return to our program and care, as soon as the situation in Alberta is deemed safe for preschools and daycares.
Keep safe and good health to all.
Lethbridge Montessori School Where Children Thrive!
Building the foundation for lifelong success.
Scenic Campus
Forestry Campus
915 - 6th Street South.
3611 Forestry Ave South
Telephone 403-327-5271
Telephone 403-327-5222
http://lethbridgemontessori.ca/ Email zahra@lethbridgemontessori.ca or afra.foroud@lethbridgemontessori.ca
“The Child is Both a Hope and a Promise for Mankind.�
Community Services
Dr. Maria Montessori
NORD-BRIDGE
August 2020
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1904 - 13th Ave. North 403-329-3222
7 a.m. Monday to Friday
SENIORS CENTRE
Open for Breakfast
September 9, 2020
Pregnancy and alcohol? NOT WORTH THE CHANCE!!!
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Community Services
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BUILDING A MORE CARING COMMUNITY... “I think it’s important to give back, but it’s not about how much you give, it’s also about being invested. Every year, the utility company where I work organizes a company-wide United Way campaign that runs across to all our affiliates. Since 2009, I’ve been volunteering my time as part of the company’s campaign. There are two parts of it that really appeal to me. The first is that the committee comes together like a family. The second is that United Way is so strongly rooted in all of our local communities. That’s important to me. United Way reflects my values and I feel that it’s such an important organization to support.”
Did You Know?
–Daniel, volunteer
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Monthly Calendar | August 2020 DISCOVER THE ...
OWL
Exhibit
EXPLORE THE NEW...
MONARCH Exhibit
S UMMER HOURS: Open Daily 10AM - 4PM | CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS Book a time to visit at leisure.lethbridge.ca or drop-in. Max occupancy 15 people at a time.
FAMILY FIELDTRIPS & FIELDTRIPS FOR ADULTS The Nature Centre is offering guided 1 hour long fieldtrips.
Join one of our education staff & discover the amazing plants & animals found right here in Lethbridge! Choose from one of the following topics:
NEW
Plant Life
Birds
Creepers & Fliers
Cottonwood Forest
Book a date & time for your program online at: leisure.lethbridge.ca Cost: $25.00/ program. Programs will take place entirely outdoors. 403.320.3064 | lethbridge.ca/nature | hsnc@lethbridge.ca Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
The 200 Acre Wood
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Birding Guide
THESE BIRDS ARE COMMONLY SEEN IN THE RIVER VALLEY IN AUGUST.
Helen Schuler Nature Centre
Photos: Ken Orich & Helen Schuler Nature Centre
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Keep your eyes out for our Get Outside 101 Signs!
Building Brains Together | Outdoor Play August 7 & 14 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Stop by the Building Brains tent out front of the Nature Centre to engage in free games & activities with the Building Brains team.
Located in Indian Battle Park, the Lethbridge Nature Reserve, and a park near you!
403.320.3064 | lethbridge.ca/nature | hsnc@lethbridge.ca Located in the river valley north of CPR High Level Bridge
These signs offer great ideas to discover the outdoors through nature play!
Mountain Bluebirds
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Sialia currucoides
Photo by: Steven Shumborski Photos by: Kiann Bohnert
Did You Know?
Did You Know? Bluebird clutch size is 2—8 eggs.
The distance between adjacent bluebird nests varies with habitat:
Tree swallows, being similar in size to Bluebirds and House Wrens smaller, compete for nesting boxes in Southern Alberta.
150 m for ideal habitat, of
Bluebirds have an advantage: returning earlier in the spring, they get first dibs on nesting sites.
and 350 m for open prairie.
The House Wren will aggressively overtake a nest.
Nest boxes can be only opened if you have a permit from
Bluebird boxes are constructed to keep starlings out and give protection.
optimal perch to prairie ratio and altitude,
Alberta Environment and Parks
To Get Involved or for More Information on
Bluebird...
• • • • • • • •
Trail Management Box Building Habitat Song Migration Nesting Breeding Lifecycle… Contact:
Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society
https://bluebirdtrails.org/
http:// www.naturelethbridge.ca/
Did You Know?
Research shows…
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Get Active this August with Be Fit for Life! Duathlon Training Outdoors and Online This 4 week program is designed for anyone 14 years and up wan�ng to get back into training, or start fresh with a mul�sport approach. Outdoor and online coaching will mo�vate you and help you improve your tness through running and cycling. Tues. and Thurs. 6-7 pm, Aug 11-Sept 3, $75 For more info or the register, call 403‐382‐6919 or lethbridgecollege.ca/be�orlife
Mountain Biking for Kids Focused on technique and play, our mountain biking camps will take build condence and take your kids’ skills to the next level. Aug 6, 20, Sept 3 Tiny Tots-4-6 yrs: 3:30-4:15, $75
Sweet Shredders-9-10 yrs: 5:30-6:45, $119
Jr. Jumpers-6-8 yrs: 4:20-5:20, $99
Young Rippers-11-14 yrs 6:45-8 pm, $119
Totally Dance Fusion Taking place at Urban Beat, this dance camp is designed for beginner and intermediate dancers to explore different styles of movement, music and performance. August 10-13, 6-9 yrs: 9am-12, $120; 10-14 yrs: 1-4pm, $130
Totally U G!rl!
LEthbridge College
Summer Camp in a Box, delivered to your doorstep! This virtual camp for tween girls includes cra�s, ac�vi�es for building healthy habits, learning about nature and mee�ng friends.
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Aug 17-21, 9am –11:30, $60 For more info or to register, call 403‐382‐6919 or visit lethbridgecollege.ca/summercamps
Staying Active in the Heat The hot weather is finally here! Play smart and safe with these tips: • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate • Reduce your intensity • Avoid the hottest times of the day • Seek out shade • Don’t forget the sunscreen and hat • Wear light coloured, loose, breathable clothing Try these hot weather activities: • Take a walk or bike ride in the morning or evening • Yoga in the shade • Wash your car • Play in the sprinkler with your kids • Have a water fight
Did You Know?
For more information, call 403-382-6919 or visit lethbridgecollege.ca/befitforlife.
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We will be offering a
Kindergarten Program under the Alberta Education Two different schedules will be offered:
Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM - 11:45AM Monday to Thursday from 1:00PM - 4:15PM We will be offering a bilingual program (English & Spanish)
Registration Fee $100
Lethbridge Herald Advertising
The kindergarten curriculum is based on Alberta Education's seven learning areas. Registration is open for the 2020/2021 School Year.
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Some of the benefits for registering with us: • Before and after child care is onsite eliminating transportation between school and care. • Maximum group size is 20 children with one registered teacher and one assistant. • Field Trips available • Montessori Methodology
Spanishmontessorischool@gmail.com
403-524-3436
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Free, outdoor ROVING GYMS will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning in July and August. Pre-registration is required. Full details and program updates, as well as COVID-19 protocols can be found on our website.
SUMMER FUN BIN
A summer fun bin is a bag filled with simple items that can be used in many different ways! There is also a list of ideas and activities you can do with just the contents of the bag. To reserve a summer fun bin, visit our website, lethbridgeplays.ca. You'll pick you the bin on Thursday, have 5 days of fun, then return it on Tuesday to give us time to sanitize the contents before the next booking.
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WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2020 CANADA DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS
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Scott Carpenter
Jennie Sudo Sara Peters
Jason Freund Marlene Lapointe
Todd Carter
Kaitlin Barr
Rob Stanford
Allyson Racz
Wendy Romas
Aurelie Lajus
Tracey Rice
Gareth Jones
Janet Gutsell
Kevin Deaust
Meghan Knapton
Pamela Beebe
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Sarah Burton
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Thank you to all of our sponsors that were on board to support the 2020 Canada Day Celebrations in Henderson Lake Park and Galt Gardens. Due to COVID-19 we were unable to go forward with the event, however we wanted to take a moment to recognize how amazing all these sponsors are for their willingness to support our community. Without fabulous sponsors like these we wouldn't be able to host the Canda Day Festival each year!
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We look forward to working with them again in 2021!
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CELEBRATE CANADA DAY IN YOUR BACKYARD
www.lethbridge.ca
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Public Information & Events
Pathway to Participation is an initiative of the Lethbridge Sport Council with financial support from the Recreation and Physical Activity Division, Government of Alberta. The initiative is directed by an Advisory Committee.
lethbridgesportcouncil.ca/pathway
New Facebook Group
Sik-Ooh-Kotoki - Sport Connection - Lethbridge
Public Information & Events
"Sik-Ooh-Kotoki - Sport Connections - Lethbridge" is a group formed to make it easier for people of Lethbridge and the surrounding area, to find out about sport, physical activity and recreation (SPAR) activities and programs. We need your help; please share activities and programs such as sport camps, free come-try-sport events, or even a game of 3-on-3 basketball pick-up happening at an outdoor court. Ask questions. Share information. Get moving. Stay healthy. Lethbridge Sport Council and our members value sport for its impact physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally. No other domain of community life has demonstrated sport’s capacity to connect so many young people to positive adult role models and mentors, opportunities for positive development, and help to acquire critical life skills. In the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Final Report (2015), sport and recreation are identified as tools for social development to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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This project aims to • Deliver welcoming and culturally appropriate sport activities and events • for urban Indigenous children, youth and their families • Foster participation of Indigenous • children and youth in active living, active recreation and sport • Foster participation of Indigenous • parents/caregivers with Indigenous and mainstream sport and recreation
organizations Identify barriers to Indigenous populations’ participation in active living, active recreation and sport Enhance Indigenous cultural awareness among community active recreation and sport organizations Provide opportunities for interactions between Indigenous and nonindigenous children, youth and families
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Public Information & Events
GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES APPLICATION DEADLINES October 1, 2020: Family & Adult Social Events Booking Process Recreation & Culture is excited to announce ONLINE PICNIC SHELTER BOOKINGS for the 2021 Picnic Shelter Season.
ONLINE bookings for all Picnic Shelters for the 2021 booking season will be open for online booking on October 1, 2020 and will be available first come first served with payment due in full at the time of booking.
2021: All Picnic Shelter Bookings - Revised Booking Process All applications for all picnic shelters for the 2021 season can be made ONLINE starting October 1, 2020 with full payment due at the time of booking.
All Online Bookings are Final
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Cancellations can be made up to 2 weeks prior to the event, however a 50% total booking cancellation fee will be applied to all cancellations not weather related.
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2021 Picnic Shelter Fees (plus GST)
Elks, John Martin, Rotary - Full Day Rate
$495.00
Popson and Henderson Horseshoe - Full Day Rate
$270.00
Baroness, Kiwanis, Nicholas Sheran - Per Hour Rate Fee Schedule & Application Forms Available at
www.lethbridge.ca/leisure
$37.00
GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES Booking Information at a Glance Fee Schedule & Application Forms Available at
www.lethbridge.ca/leisure All fully-serviced, fenced facilities - Available May 1 - September 30 Alcohol Permitted (Requires License) ROTARY (Sports Park 28st & 30 Av N)
ELKS (Indian Battle Park)
JOHN MARTIN (Pavan Park)
three grills 76 x 60 cm four gas burners - one griddle - ice dispenser - serving window (2) commercial upright cooler - upright freezer - electric cook top - sink, hot & cold water 300 sq. m. half with overhead shelter - 27 tables, seats 200 - sound system - fireplace playground four grills 70 x 70 cm - four gas burners - one griddle - roasting ovens/corn cooker serving window - commercial upright cooler - electric stove withoven - sink, hot & cold water 139 sq. m. half withoverhead shelter -17 tables, seats 140 - sound system - fireplace playground
our grills 70 x 70 cm - four gas burners - one griddle - roasting ovens/corn cooker serving window - commercial upright cooler - electric stove with oven - sink, hot & cold water 200 sq. m. half with overhead shelter - 25 tables, seats 180 - sound system - fireplace playground
All fully-serviced, fenced facilities Alcohol NOT Permitted POPSON PARK (Popson Park)
HENDERSON HORSESHOE (Henderson Lake)
commercial style - barbeque -serving window -domestic fridge -electric stove with oven - sink, hot & cold water 12 tables, seats 72 - 250 sq. m. half with overhead shelterfireplace - open fire pit/ circle - AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND commercial style barbeque - commercial upright cooler - electric stove with oven sink, hot & cold water - 10 tables, seats 60 - 12 horseshoe pitch facility AVAILABLE MAY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30
BARONESS
KIWANIS
(Indian Battle Park)
(Henderson Lake)
NICHOLAS SHERAN (Nicholas Sheran Park)
Unfenced Outdoor Facility NO ALCOHOL Open Year Round Smaller cover Electricity + Lights Drinking Water No Stove or Firepit 6 Tables, Seats 36
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Alcohol NOT Permitted
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RECREATION & CULTURE - ANNUAL BOOKING DEADLINES ICE CENTRES
SWIMMING POOLS
Includes: ATB Centre, Nicholas Sheran, Adams, Henderson, Civic & Labor Club.
Includes: Henderson Pool (outdoor), Fritz Sick Pool (indoor), Stan Siwik Family Pool (indoor) & Nicholas Sheran Pool (indoor).
Summer Ice (May - August) Sports Camps ................................................. Jan 15 Recreation Hockey.......................................... Jan 15 Private Rentals ............................................... Jan 15 Summer Arena Floor (May – August) Recreation Ball or Inline Hockey .......................Feb 1 Private Rental ...................................................Feb 1 Winter Ice (September – April) School (Public and Private)................................ June Tournaments.....................................................May 1 Leagues ............................................................May 1 Private Rentals .................................................July 1 For additional information phone 403-320-3009
ENMAX CENTRE Summer and Winter Use ...............................403-320-4040
SPECIAL EVENTS PERMITS (PARKLAND & PARADE) Runs, Festivals, Other Public Events Public Events ........................................... October 1 Private Events.................... One month prior to event For applications phone 403-320-3011.
GYMNASIUMS Includes: Fritz Sick Gym #1, Lethbridge School District #51 and District # 4. Summer ..........................................................April 1 Schools/Fritz (Fall/Winter)................................ May 1 For School Gyms, phone 403-320-3011 For Fritz Gym, phone 403-320-3011
Public Information & Events
BALL FIELDS & SOCCER FIELDS
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(May – September) Includes: school diamonds & fields, and parkland fields. Deadline ..................................................... March 15 For additional information, phone 403-320-3009
PEENAQUIM PARK SOFTBALL COMPLEX Softball Complex Office ...................... 403-327-6393
Application forms, fee and facility information available on our website at
www.lethbridge.ca/leisure
School Class Lessons (September – June) …………………………………………………..June 15 (ECS, Grade 4, Grade 5, High School) ……………………. late applications will be accepted School Join Public Swims ...................September 15 (October – December 31) School Join Public Swims ......................December 1 (January 1 – June 30) For information and applications contact: Fritz Sick Pool 403-320-3109 Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre Pool 403-320-3047 Stan Siwik Family Pool 403-320-3054 Henderson Lake Pool 403-320-3054 When Closed and 403-320-3056 When Open
CITY HALL Includes Culver City Room & City Hall Foyer Currently Accepting Applications Call 403-320-3020 for Information
YATES Includes: Sterndale Bennett Theatre, Yates Theatre and meeting spaces. Call 403-320-3009 for information and to apply for space. Theatre Rentals .................................. 403-359-6543
COMMUNITY HALLS Phone 403-320-3020 for a contact list.
GROUP PICNIC FACILITIES Elks Community Recreation Area, John Martin Recreation Area, and Henderson/Horseshoes Group Picnic Shelters Open May 1 – September 30 Yearly 2021 Shelter Bookings - ONLINE ....October 1, 2020
Baroness, Kiwanis, Nicholas Sheran & Popson Park Group Picnic Shelters - Open Year Round. Available on a “first come” basis for available times/location. For additional information, phone 403-320-3011
Zz is for ZOO
This coloring page courtesy of:
Picture by Shanell Papp www.shanellpapp.com
Lethbridge Historical Society The full Lethbridge ABC coloring book is available to download and print at www.lethbridgeplaques.com and www.lethbridge.ca
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Did you know Lethbridge once had a zoo at Henderson Lake? It was a very small zoo with bears and an eagle. This was years and years ago.
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FREE FAMILY OUTDOOR COMMUNITY EVENTS: AUGUST TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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Our Lady of Assumption School
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River Bottom Building Brains at Helen Indian Battle Schuler Nature Park Center
10 AM-2 PM 10 AM-2 PM
10 AM-2 PM
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Building Brains at Helen Schuler Nature Center
10 AM-2 PM 10 AM-2 PM
August 4
10 AM-2 PM
Father Leonard Van Tighem School
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Building Brains at Helen Schuler Nature Center
10 AM-2 PM 10 AM-2 PM Supporting Family Wellness Holy Spirit Catholic School Division Building Brains Together Events
EVENT DESCRIPTION: All ages welcome! Drop by our pop-up tentsEVENT for FREE outdoor DESCRIPTION play activities. Pick up an activity kit to do at home or stay for some outdoor facilitated games! Parent supervision required. Weather permitting.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS: -Physical distancing -Hand sanitizer stations -Separate materials provided for each family -If you're feeling unwell, we’ll see you at our next location
-Opokaa’sin Summer Programs (403) 380-2569 -Family Centre Summer Programs and Tech Hub (403) 320-4232 -Boys and Girls Club Youth Programs (403) 327-6423 -Big Brothers & Big Sisters (403) 328-9355 -Lethbridge Public Library www.lethlib.ca
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OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS:
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RECREATION & CULTURE FEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION 2020 The City of Lethbridge Fee Assistance Program is administered by the Recreation and Culture department. It is to provide Lethbridge residents with the opportunity to participate in Recreation and Culture programs and activities at a subsidized cost. Confidentiality will be maintained, however communication with the organization offering the activity will be required to confirm the details.
To quality for this program you must: 1. Have proof of being a Lethbridge resident (utility bill, bank statement, government issued mail showing name and address) 2. Have proof of qualifying income status: Low Income Cut-Offs (before tax) • AISH recipient Gross income # of people in family • Lethbridge Housing Authority or other housing program 22,324 1 member • Provincial Income Support program recipient 27,790 2 • Refugee Status • Current EI/CERB recipient 34,165 3 • AND show gross household income that is below Statistics Canada’s Low Income Cut-Off (LICO) (see chart) (For 41,481 4 example, if one spouse is on EI but the other spouse’s 47,046 5 income is higher than the LICO, OR if the EI and the other spouse’s income combined is higher than the LICO, the 53,061 6 household does not qualify for subsidy)
7+ Funding is available for one program/activity to a maximum of $150 per person from January – June and one program/activity to a maximum of $150 per person from July – December, while funds are available.
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Activities that qualify must: • Be eligible for federal tax credits under the former Physical Activity or Arts and Culture tax credit guidelines • Be a Lethbridge organization • Be a minimum of 4 days/classes in length, be a camp, or used for a membership
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This program cannot be used for reimbursable fees (ie fundraising or uniform deposits), travel to out of town competition, or program of three days or less.
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Due to COVID, there are no in-person appointments at this time. Applications can be done online at www.lethbridge.ca/feeassistance or printed and completed applications and documentation can be emailed to feeassistance@lethbridge.ca or dropped off at City Hall in an envelope with “Lori Harasem” clearly written on the envelope. During business hours (8-4:30 Mon-Fri) they can be left inside at the security desk; after hours there is a mailbox in between the main doors at City Hall. For questions on the program please contact Lori by text or phone at 403-360-1720. Recreation and sport activities can also receive funding support through Kidsport (5-18 yrs of age) and Jumpstart (4-18 yrs of age) and Comrie’s Sports Equipment Bank (children/youth). Please ask for more information.
Helps you put waste in the right place! Lethbridge.ca/WasteWizard
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Piling up paint cans?
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Looking for fun & safe activities this summer? …. paint a stormdrain, and adopt one too!
Even with COVID-19 we can deliver a kit right to your door! Kits and kit contents will be thoroughly sanitized prior to delivery. Paint yellow fish by storm drains that say “Rainwater Only” Get involved today!! www.lethbridge.ca/ yellowfishroad FUN
FREE
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Adopt a storm drain in your neighbourhood, for free!
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For more information or to adopt a storm drain, go to: www.lethbridge.ca/adoptastormdrain
For more information, contact: Stephanie Vehnon E: yfr@lethbridge.ca P: (403) 320-4988
FUN
Help Make Cycling Safer! Log problematic locations from your ride on BikeMaps.org Map a crash, fall, near miss, hazard, or theft. See where other cyclists have reported incidents.
Define a riding area to receive alerts. Participation is quick and anonymous.
Android
Research Project supported by:
iOS
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With your browser go to BikeMaps.org or download our mobile app.
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Did You Know?
‘Fun’ is the main reason for participation in organized sport. The number one reason youth quit sport is because it’s no longer fun.
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2020 Sports Fields
Remember: Practices, games or special events require permits with an approved Return to Play Plan prior to organized use of the fields/ diamonds NO DOGS are allowed on the school grounds (Bylaw 5235) NO ALCOHOL is allowed on site Leave the site garbage free & respect the neighbors property Ensure you are practicing good social distancing protocols by either wearing masks or keeping all participants a minimum of 2m apart
Recreation Programs
Rain out Line: 403-320-4974 Additional information: www.lethbridge.ca/leisure
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Lethbridge & Area Recreational Hockey Club For Boys & Girls Ages 4-15. NON-BODY CONTACT. Organized Program.
All Skill Levels Welcome
Season Begins End of September 2019 (Players cannot be registered with any other organized hockey club.)
**Limited Space Available** “One hour, once a week.” All Ice Times at the Civic Ice Centre 905-6 Ave. S. Ages 4-5 Sundays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Ages 6-7 Sundays 3:30-4:30 p.m. Ages 8-9 Sundays 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 10-12 Fridays 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ages 13-15 Fridays 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Full Equipment is Required. Jerseys & Socks are Provided.
Skating & Hockey
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REGISTER,
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Email: admin@lethbridgerechockey.com Website: www.lethbridgerechockey.com ***Register Early Spots Filling Up Fast***
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Skating & Hockey
HORNS RECREATION
Community Update
August 2020
As the University of Lethbridge works toward a gradual and safe reopening of its facilities, we are pleased to announce that Horns Recreation and Destination Exploration summer camps will proceed as scheduled for the month of August. In addition, the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness is now reopen in a limited capacity.
Centre for Sport & Wellness (Fitness Centre, Climbing Wall, Gymnasium, Track) The 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport & Wellness is now open with limitations, including required pre-booking for facility access. Drop-in track access at the Community Sports Stadium remains available as well. For more information and facility availability, visit http://go.uleth.ca/rec-dropin.
Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre The Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre will re-open in early August. For more information, visit http://uleth.ca/sportrec/max-bell.
August Summer Camps
University of Lethbridge
In-person Horns Recreation summer camps are scheduled for the month of August. Currently, there is availability in the following camps. To register, visit http://go.uleth.ca/summer-camps.
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Fall Program Registration While our programs and services will look different, we will be starting Fall 2020 registration on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00am. To view programs or create your online account, visit our Community Programs portal at http://go.uleth.ca/sportrec.
Exciting News! We have redesigned our website to provide a cleaner & easier experience for our members and the community. Check it out today at https://www.uleth.ca/sportrec!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AUGUST 2020
Aug 06
Shakespeare in the Garden The Shakespeare Performance Society is returning to Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden with the fast moving, farcical romp ‘The Merry Wives of Windsor’directed by John Poulsen. Enjoy this Shakespearean play performed as a readers theatre with the garden as a beautiful outdoor stage. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy this summer evening at Nikka Yuko.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden 7:30pm-9:00pm For more info go to... www.nikkayuko.com
403 328-3511
Aug 06-08
Intro to Pickling Workshop A free beginner’s guide to all things pickling. A follow along pickle workshop where you will be able to watch a pickling-pro work her magic and then follow along. All supplies provided including commercial kitchen space. Learn the basics and bring home some delicious preserved goods for yourself or your family. This is a FREE course, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Interfaith Food Bank 6:00pm-8:00pm For more info go to... www.interfaithfoodbank.ca
403 320-8779
Aug 12-16
New West Theatre LIVE at the Drive-In Presenting in August: “New West Theatre Live at the DriveIn” from August 12-16, 2020 at the Exhibition Park, South Pavilion - where guests will embrace the era of nostalgia by tuning in by radio to listen to these amazing Jukebox hits and watch some amazing performances, right from the comfort of your own vehicle!
Exhibition Park - South Pavilion For more info go to... www. newwesttheatre.com OR www.exhibitionpark.ca
403 328-4491
Aug 22
Lectio Divina (Reading Rumi or Teaching of Buddha) A meditative and contemplative technique arising from the West, attributed most often to the Benedictine monastic tradition. It is a contemplation of a literary source, where one “enters” the words and discovers their meaning on a deep interior level. This technique can be practiced with poetry, scriptures, written wisdom of spiritual teachers, and even the lyrics of music.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Registration Required For more info go to... www.nikkayuko.com
403 328-3511
Sept 18-19
The Word On The Street Lethbridge We’re proud to join communities across the country in a national celebration of literacy, storytelling, and the literary arts for the 10th year in a row. This signature event in southern Alberta presents established and emerging authors, storytellers, workshops,and other online activities. It may look and feel a bit different this year, but we still strive to create a festival that represents the diversity of our community, is accessible to all ages, and most importantly, well attended, lively, and fun!
Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch For more info go to... www.thewordonthestreet.ca/ lethbridge/
403 380-7310
Lethbridge’s Parkrun
*Kinsmen Picnic Shelter* Henderson Lake Park 9:00am For more info/register go to... www.parkrun.ca
Every
Saturday Join the PARKRUN movement! A new program is in town for anyone who loves to walk, jog, run or volunteer in our city parks! Meet us at the Kinsmen Picnic Shelter for weekly Parkruns every Saturday. Join the community in active & healthy living!