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Highlights of 2012

With the University of Lethbridge hosted a community 2012 Olympic send-off for Larry Steinke (throws coach), Jim Steacy (hammer), Heather Steacy (hammer), Liz Gleagele (javelin), and Zack McAllister (para swimming).

Lethbridge Sport Council led a community sports bid committee in 2010, managed the transition to establish a local organizing board, who then took the responsibility to plan and host the 2012 Alberta Summer Games

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Canadian Sport for Life Week and Sports Day in Canada celebration. Sports Day in Canada included a sport and recreation registration fair, a display at City Hall, mini play days, NCCP courses, Winning Edge seminars, Jersey Day, and a 3x3 hockey scrimmage.

Hosted the Grey Cup 100th Train fan celebration tour which made a stop in Lethbridge. Fans enjoyed football activities, a special museum tracar, a team car, and have a photo taken alongside the Grey Cup.

Also noteworthy,

The Galt Museum and Archives hosted a Champions and Challenges in Sport exhibit A partnership between Lethbridge Sport Council, Economic Development Lethbridge, and Chinook Country Tourism Association, created promotional materials to market Lethbridge as a destination of choice for business, leisure, and sport travelers

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