ADMISSIONS, VISIT CARDS, and MEMBERSHIPS

Fun Pass

The Fun Pass will give access to three indoor facilities (Fritz Sick, Nicholas Sheran and 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 go online to lethbridge.ca/swimming or Program Choices in the Guide for more information.

Infant (0-2.9yrs)

Child (3-12yrs)

Youth (13-17yrs)

Student (ID Required)

Adult (18-59)

Senior (60+yrs)

Memberships and Visit Cards sold at:

Stan Siwik Pool: 1901 15 Ave N

Nicholas Sheran Pool: 401 Laval Blvd W

Fritz Sick Pool: 420 - 11 St S

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Leth@recreationexcellence.com

ABOUT THE POOLS - NEW CHANGES COMING

This fall our Recreation Excellence leadership team conducted a facility analysis of the schedules, programs, and services, including registration, attendance, and drop-ins.

The Stan Siwik Family Leisure Pool, Nicholas Sheran Family Leisure Pool, Fritz Sick Pool, and Henderson Outdoor Pool are community treasures that serve the people of Lethbridge and Southern Alberta.

Efficient facility schedules maximize opportunities that reflect the current usage and user trends. The facility attendance for public swimming has decreased significantly since the pandemic started and has not returned to pre-pandemic levels and the data also identified an imbalance of programming across City quadrants. The proposed changes were approved by the City of Lethbridge and will be effective January 2, 2023. The new schedule provides efficiencies for pool operations and staffing while providing an equal distribution of programming across the City of Lethbridge quadrants.

Key highlights of the new schedules include:

• 10 additional weekly aquafit classes, featuring a new class on Saturdays.

• A new Friday Youth swim from 2-5 pm.

• 2 new Adult Leisure swims on Fridays and Saturdays.

• 8 New Parent & Tot and Preschool Lessons on Friday mornings .

• Expanded Learn to Swim program with an additional 48 lesson spots for children.

• More Rental space opportunities for private bookings.

• Programs with lower attendance are shifting to new times or to another Recreation Excellence facility.

Why is the schedule changing?

The facility attendance for public swimming has decreased significantly since the pandemic started and has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. As an essential part of the fiscal mandate, we strive to achieve an efficient facility schedule that maximizes usage and creates fiscally responsible recreation facilities.

Why is my class time changed?

Your class may have been moved to another facility to maximize facility usage, pool space, staffing hours, and other operational needs. We certainly understand that changes to your regular class time can be difficult to comprehend, and with 10 new classes opening, we encourage you to try one of the other available offerings.

Will it ever go back?

We don’t know. Recreation Excellence will continue to monitor and analyze the usage of the facilities along with attendance and user trends. Future schedules may be adjusted to meet the needs of the greater community while ensuring fiscally responsible recreation facilities.

How can I find out more information?

RecEx.ca has more information that you might find helpful, or you are welcome to send us an email at leth@recreationexcellence.com

Stan Siwik Leisure Centre 403-320-3054

Nicholas Sheran Leisure Centre 403-320-3046

Fritz Sick Leisure Centre 403-320-3109

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Leth@recreationexcellence.com

Value Village Fire, 6 February 1973

On 6 February 1973, 50 years ago, the Value Village store at the NW corner of 6 Avenue and 13 Street South suffered a fire.

“Value Village fate unsure after blaze” (7 February 1973, Lethbridge Herald )

The fire started just after noon and caused approximately $75,000 worth of damage to the building and stock. The building was first built in 1949 and underwent recent renovations prior to the fire

The fire took approximately three hours to get under control and at the end “the building’s three sections [were] gutted and large portions of the roof collapsed.” (ibid) Four pumper trucks, the hook -andladder truck, emergency vehicles and 36 fire fighters were required to fight the blaze.

One injury was reported following the fire – to Carol Lowery, who suffered minor burns to her arms and was treated at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Initially, it wasn’t certain if the business would be rebuilt. However, the 10 February 1973 Lethbridge Herald reported the decision had been made to rebuild the building. Value Village moved temporarily to 1315 9 Avenue South

The business was operated by Gay Westwood at the time of the fire . In 2000, the business had a name change to London Road Market.