Active Lethbridge Blog

Our Blog is a great source for healthy living information where we share articles on Active Living, Lethbridge Parks, Health & Nutrition topics and more. 

Decline and collapse: Unpalatable, but not implausible

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Let's take action on climate. climate. Globally and locally we need to accelerate the systems-change we need for an equitable future on a finite planet. What is the preferred future they would want to create. We need fresh conversations in every home, every school, every university, every city, every parliament. What is the future we want? How can our operating system get us there?

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Nutrition Times: Plant Based Beverages Sept 2022

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There has been a growing interest in plant-based beverages for many years. Some people are trying to consume more plant-based foods as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. Read on to learn more about these drinks.

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Food Marketing to Children - August 2022 Nutrition for Littles Newsletter

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Children's' food choices are affected by many factors, such as culture, religion, and food availability. Parents and caregivers play a significant role in children's food choices. But another key factor impacting children's food choices is food environments, including marketing of food and beverages. Included are things to be aware of and strategies to limit children's exposure to food marketing.

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June Nutrition Times - Get Outside!

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Click on the pdf below to read some great suggestions on how to eat well outdoors, and keep your food safe from wildlife whether you're out for a quick picnic or camping for several days.

Designing for healthy communities from policy to construction: lessons learned from City of Calgary

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To advance building healthy cities we need to consider various inputs and outputs. Applying evidenced based research in the connection between built environment and human health is critical to building inclusive and resilient communities. In this presentation Joyce will share a planning tool for decision making and the outcome of a cross collaborative approach to design and construction of the City of Calgary Main Street program and Eau Claire Improvement program.

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“Acting on Imagination—Addressing the Challenges of Making Lethbridge the Healthiest Community”

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Following on Dr. Hancock's call to action, if Lethbridge is to “achieve equitable health and social outcomes now and for future generations, without destroying the health of our planet”, it must address challenges. Building on the work of the Healthy Cities initiative, a variety of community-based health promotion projects throughout the world, including here in Alberta, have planted seeds for the type of broad-based, intersectoral collaborative action and healthy public policy change that creates supportive social and physical environments so essential to the health of a population. One of the biggest challenges is sustained commitment and effort to achieve an adequate "preventive dose". This presentation will share health promotion principles and lessons learned from those communities to help us move beyond imagination to action. What has worked well, in what contexts, and how? What will it take for Lethbridge's imagined future to come to fruition? What is your role in change?

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Imagine Lethbridge-Healthy Lethbridge means healthy people in a healthy society on a healthy planet

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The concept of healthy communities has been around for centuries, but was given its modern form with the advent of WHO’s Healthy Cities initiative in 1986. From the outset it was clear that the health of the city's people requires healthy physical and social environments; community engagement and strong intersectoral partnerships; and public and private sector policies that create such conditions. Only then can people be expected to make healthy choices and be supported in leading healthy lives.

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Imagine Lethbridge!

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Imagine Lethbridge Healthy Cities Virtual Forum with Special Guest Speakers: Dr. Trevor Hancock, Dr. Kim Raine and Joyce Tang

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Cycling Scavenger Hunt

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Participate in this fun Crimestoppers event for Cycling Month

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Bike To School Week and Wheel Week Day Start on Saturday

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Register now and count you and your family's biking in this province-wide celebration of cycling

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March Nutrition Times

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Monthly information, recipes, and supports

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Sign out a Winter Fun Kit or Sport Exploration Kit now!

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Check out these great free kits anyone can borrow from Lethbridge Sport Council

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Enter the Moonlight Run Virtual Challenge and be entered to win $100 at Runners Soul!

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Enter the Moonlight Run, any distance, then fill out this form to be entered to win.

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Registration Opens for Spring Sports - Lethbridge Minor Softball

Find out information here on registering for the 2021 Lethbridge Minor Softball season!

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Trauma-Centered Yoga Class (virtual)

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Free for low income individuals

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Subsidy Programs Reopen for 2021

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Funding for low income, unemployed, and newcomers for 2021 is available

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February Nutrition Times Now Available

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Homemade soups is the theme for the February newsletter - read it here!

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Register for Winter Walk Day on Feb 3

Alberta is celebrating Winter Walk Day on Feb 3. Register you/your family.

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Register Now for Play Summit 2021

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Everyone is welcome to attend Lethbridge's 2nd annual Play Summit - virtual this year.

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Give the gift of virtual dance classes this Christmas

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Anyone can learn to dance, but for those who are shy, virtual dance is a great way to try something new! Great gift idea for that hard to buy for teen or adult!

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Roving Gyms Adds Thursdays

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Check out the new schedule for Roving Gyms for this winter!

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Nominations open in three sport award programs

Links to info for nominating athletes, coaches, volunteers, and businesses

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Jumpstart recreation/sport funding for year coming to an end

Apply now for funding for 4-18 yr olds, info on alternate programs provided, too

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Looking for new outdoor activities? This film will inspire you…..

Join in an in-person screening or watch at home on your own time, but you won't want to miss this film!

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Roving Gyms Are Back Indoors

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You and your little ones can play for free this winter

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Next week is Walk to School Day/Week - sign up now!

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Register your children to be counted in for Walk to School Day/Week

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Ever Wanted To Try Bouldering and Climbing

Coulee Climbing offers programs and classes for all ages

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The Nature Centre Wants To Hear From You About Reopening

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Provide your feedback on what you'd like to see as part of the reopening of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre

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Active for Life has some Mothers Day Tips and Ideas

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Mothers Day is this Sunday! What have you got planned?

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Wild Time Challenge Week 2

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Play a game of wild bingo

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Its Week 1 of the Wildtime Challenge

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Check out this national program with fun ideas for kids and families to do

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Be Fit With Your Kid

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Try these activities with your 6-17 yr old and be entered to win!

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Disney Zumba, Cosmic Kids Yoga, and more

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A list of activities to get active at home with

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May 2020 Nutrition Times Is Here

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Check this out for safe bbqing ideas

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Play Things: Loose Parts Play in Good Times and Bad

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The International Play Association has shared some ideas for play

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Activities: 0-2 Year Olds

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*UPDATED FOR APRIL!* Find activities from our community's children's play leaders!

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Activities: 3-6 Year Olds

Activities for kids ages 3-6

*Updated for April* Find activities from our community's children's play leaders!

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Activities : 7-10 Year Olds

Stay active, stay healthy, stay home! (4)

*Updated for April* Find activities from our community's children's play leaders!

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Activities: 11-13 Year Olds

Stay active, stay healthy, stay home! (3)

*Updated for April!* Find activities from our community's children's play leaders!

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ParticipACTION Has Some Resources For Everyone

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Check out all the resources ParticipACTION has for all Canadians!

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Activities: 14-18 Year Olds

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*Updated for April!* Find activities from our community's youth leaders!

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Outdoor Adventure Club Episode 1 - Animal Tracks

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Watch this video and then head outdoors to find some tracks!

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The Natural Leaders Project - Home Eco Challenge Is Online

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This free weekly course is for all ages (those under 12 may need some parental help)

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The Lethbridge Library Live Stream Programs April 6-10

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Check out the online programs for April 6-10

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A Digital Escape Room For Older Kids To Try

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Keeping your mind active with fun challenges is important, too

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