Here are some things that made Lethbridge great in December:
Henderson Lake Ground Mural. Designed by Lethbridge artist Eric Dyck, look for this new mural of the Slough Serpent on the Henderson Lake pathway along the south side of the lake. (Public Art Lethbridge)
Lethbridge celebrates 135 years. First incorporated in 1890, Lethbridge boasted a population of 1,478 people and 255 dwellings. (Lethbridge Historical Society)
Wintercount marks winter solstice. In an annual tradition, participants in Lethbridge’s winter solstice celebrations were invited to contribute to a traditional Blackfoot wintercount marking the significant events of 2025. (Lethbridge Herald)
Lethbridge’s Living Wage. The Alberta Living Wage Network has calculated Lethbridge’s living wage at $22.30 per hour, an increase of 11.5% from 2024. (Alberta Living Wage Network)
The Art of Curiocity. Lethbridge’s latest interactive art project invites residents to find and explore boxes around the city. At each location, residents can exchange their own curiosities for items in the box. (Strudelbrand Project)
Lethbridge’s Rhodes Scholar. University of Lethbridge student Sydney Whiting has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. She is one of only 11 people in Canada to receive the award this year. (University of Lethbridge)
Green Gift Guide. Suitable for year-round gifts, Environment Lethbridge released its annual Green Gift Guide with ideas for local eco-friendly gifts. (Environment Lethbridge)
Treasures and Curiosities. The latest exhibition at the Galt Museum is comprised of treasures from their collection as selected by local residents. (Galt Museum)
We Can’t Drink Coal. A new zine offers a simple explainer for how coal mining affects our water.
