Green Acres Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of their lodges this afternoon. Blue Sky Lodge opened back in 1973 in Lethbridge, with 50 suites available to residents. Over the years, the facility has been able Read More
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Green Acres Foundation offering on site polling stations for residents
Seniors who are faced with mobility issues won’t have to leave the comfort of their own homes when voting in the provincial election. Voting polls have been put in place at all of the Read More
Some Lethbridge seniors took exercise to a new level Friday morning at the Heritage Lodge. Inaugural rides on new e-bikes for the residents took place, all part of a new initiative to encourage exercise among Read More
A rally Thursday outside the Extendicare Fairmont Park senior’s facility saw around 40 members from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees demanding better pay for workers. As Angela Stewart explains, AUPE says employees have been Read More
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LSCO partners with Drive Happiness to bring assisted transportation program
A partnership between the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization and Drive Happiness now offers a senior assisted transportation program. Those looking to use the service must be registered as a rider and everything is pre-arranged. There Read More
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Lethbridge
Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre welcomes public to 3rd annual Winter Wonderland
It’s a Winter Wonderland at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and holiday cheer was on full display. Over 40 trees were decked out in full Christmas decorations for the 3rd annual event at the organization. As Read More
Christmas cards are being dropped off to those in need to ensure there will be smiles on faces this holiday season. Organizers of The Holiday Card Drive say they have handed out over 6,000 cards this Read More
Alberta NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips along with a Lethbridge senior, expressed their concerns over the province cutting funding for seniors’ medical exams for driver’s licenses. Phillips says in 2020, the UCP made the decision Read More
BCN’s Hal Roberts chatted with UCP leadership hopeful and Fort McMurray/Lac La Biche MLA, Brian Jean, about what he would bring to the table as Alberta Premier. They discussed crime, opioid crisis, agriculture, Read More
Seniors in our community are putting their best paddle forward. The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is working together with High Level Canoes and Kayaks to bring the activity of kayaking to seniors. Ashley Kern, the program Read More
For the first time since the pandemic began, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization hosted their annual Live Well Showcase. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the event featured some special dignitaries to mark Seniors Week Read More
A million-dollar orthopedic robot has made its way to our city. It is part of the Live Well Showcase show. The robot is referred to as Mako SmartRobotics. It is a new treatment option for Read More
Seniors are being honoured across Alberta this week. Seniors Week highlights the amazing work from our more mature generation and celebrates their accomplishments. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the Minister of Seniors and Housing, Read More
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Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre Valentines Day lunch in for residents
Around 100 seniors in Lethbridge were able to enjoy a nice lunch at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre celebrating Valentine’s Day. This is the first time the centre has been able to have guests come and Read More
A group of elementary school students is doing something special for seniors in our community. They are sending out handwritten cards for Valentines Day. As Angela Stewart explains, the students hope to make a difference Read More
Seniors from Alberta are set to receive some much needed music. This is thanks in part to over $10,000 in donations for the Concerts in Care program. The Health Arts Society of Alberta says that during Read More
The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is ready to spread Christmas joy to its seniors. The Winter Wonderland Walk Through will take place on Friday from 1-3 PM. In order to come in you will have to Read More
Kids from Dr. Robert Plaxton Elementary School went out on Wednesday morning to spread some much needed Christmas cheer. The students made their way to the St. Therese Villa assisted living facility and spent some Read More
Winter can take its toll on many of us including our seniors who oftentimes find themselves shut in. Abe Block is a retired Lethbridge pastor and we recently chatted about the best way we can Read More
Many seniors in our city say they are in need of a friendly voice or message through a simple phone call. The Keep In Touch Program run by Volunteer Lethbridge aims to pair volunteers with Read More
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is putting on a walk fundraiser on September 18. As Micah Quinn explains, the centre is fundraising to benefit seniors in our community.Read More
When it comes to potentially calling a federal election political reporter Brian Lilley says the Trudeau Liberals are somewhat uneasy about the prospect considering that PM Trudeau could face another ethics probe. Lilley also tells Read More
Seniors play a huge role in our lives, and June 7 to 13 marks Seniors’ Week to honour those who paved the way before us. As Micah Quinn reports, a Taber organization was out at senior homes Read More
