Sherry Wasilow-Mueller Photography: David Tanaka

ONCE AGAIN THIS YEAR, a partnership of community groups will host Historic Lethbridge Week, the fifth annual since its inception. Originally modelled after Edmonton's Historic Festival, now in its 10th year, Lethbridge events are designed to promote local history, highlight historical buildings, and encourage the public to share in the heritage of Lethbridge and surrounding communities. Last year's event also included partners in Magrath, Stirling and Raymond.

“This event is an opportunity for us to celebrate our identity and culture,” says Belinda Crowson, Program and Visitor Services Co-ordinator at the Galt Museum & Archives. “It is a time for both locals and tourists to understand the rich history of Southern Alberta, to work past stereotypes, to gain a new appreciation of things they think they already know, and to reopen their eyes to things around them.” Although the organizing committee is still in the process of soliciting the participation of organizations and individuals, some confirmed events include:

Historic plaque unveilings – Members of the Lethbridge
Historical Society will unveil at least eight plaques recognizing local historic buildings.

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