As we welcome June with some monsoon-like weather, here are the cool things that happened in Lethbridge last month:
Local naturalist David Scott and co-author Gavin MacKinnon, released their updated Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta. Their book is the first updated guide of for Alberta birds in over 20 years. (City of Lethbridge.
Culinary programs at Lethbridge Polytechnic are integrated with local food and the agricultural economy. (Wider Horizons)
A new tourism initiative will highlight attractions along Highway 3. (CTV)
Kainai artist Faye Heavyshield receives an honourary doctorate from the University of Lethbridge. (Lethbridge News Now)
Seven new Lethbridge athletes, teams, and sports leaders to be inducted into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame. (Lethbridge News Now)
Environment Lethbridge and LPIRG install new drought-resilient landscaping at the University of Lethbridge. The native plants included in the plantings were selected for their Indigenous significance. (Lethbridge News Now)
Lethbridge student Konnor Russell wins SAAG Curator’s Award. (My Lethbridge Now)
An interactive art project invites the public to learn a Blackfoot word each week through the Coffee News. (My Lethbridge Now)
Knud Petersen’s honourary doctorate from the University of Lethbridge recognizes his contributions to dozens of community groups and initiatives around the community. So well deserved! (Lethbridge Herald)
Ecological blindness inhibits our ability to notice disappearing grasslands and species. (Lethbridge Herald)
Pikanii pipe ceremony honours the health of the land. (Lethbridge Herald)
Boots the goat is a community mental health ambassador. (Lethbridge Herald)
Chinook Lake Art Walk creates community connections and showcases local talent. (Lethbridge Herald)
CJOC Radio turned 100 years old in May. In recognition of the anniversary, Lethbridge Historical Society provides an overview of its history. (Lethbridge Historical Society via Facebook)
