tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54923581772504660642024-03-05T05:08:38.999-07:00Our DowntownDOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-7775408120783436532011-12-09T09:29:00.005-07:002011-12-09T09:34:10.270-07:00We've MOVED to a NEW HOME!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-wgA_lv32ucgoHXuwkFofAFrdL6AaphVHDs0wq3BpAl8ZrlP7LTXedpdOdCoeDdy-Rs8jKW5pSPjZ6NoTyBd27UJxZMjAHIo7_l83TYctVyGH8Ykhosu-WP9bf02Uuu4v-TrLdswsP4/s1600/capture1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK-wgA_lv32ucgoHXuwkFofAFrdL6AaphVHDs0wq3BpAl8ZrlP7LTXedpdOdCoeDdy-Rs8jKW5pSPjZ6NoTyBd27UJxZMjAHIo7_l83TYctVyGH8Ykhosu-WP9bf02Uuu4v-TrLdswsP4/s320/capture1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684167658049628722" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XRrHxcJ2B0uuN6AOFjGTiQzWuaTGmTb9CeuyuYEGyd7ui4NwAF21tbm9zqcQNba_U7MCNt4s3c1bsS7kPKN5XpTScft5toFPSVK3MELeL20sJvnSt2_t-9eiWrQ66Flku7hL2m2b-wo/s1600/facebook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9XRrHxcJ2B0uuN6AOFjGTiQzWuaTGmTb9CeuyuYEGyd7ui4NwAF21tbm9zqcQNba_U7MCNt4s3c1bsS7kPKN5XpTScft5toFPSVK3MELeL20sJvnSt2_t-9eiWrQ66Flku7hL2m2b-wo/s320/facebook.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684167551173867154" border="0" /></a><br />If you're interested in what's happening in Downtown Lethbridge, check out our <span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW</span> blog at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.downtownlethbridge.com/">www.downtownlethbridge.com</a>. We're excited about our new website and invite you to <span style="font-weight: bold;">FOLLOW US </span>on Twitter, <span style="font-weight: bold;">LIKE US</span> on Facebook and <span style="font-weight: bold;">WATCH US</span> on YOUTUBE.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-45444775350218904512011-09-01T15:56:00.007-06:002011-09-01T16:07:55.778-06:00Movie in the Park - Friday & Saturday, Sept. 2-3<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u_LtHNwWkvSZdXdXDBTLCfA3nFcESKhTM83NqQEtFJMS8HvjMAAsZm4_ot4efoks17VXY-5MUuv_JyJ4brDDc0moVuWDdtaYv2XbvviZzfMxlFNaG3v4Z1Cum4qzllVYfyeA_7Hz1hU/s1600/kung+fu+panda+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 284px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u_LtHNwWkvSZdXdXDBTLCfA3nFcESKhTM83NqQEtFJMS8HvjMAAsZm4_ot4efoks17VXY-5MUuv_JyJ4brDDc0moVuWDdtaYv2XbvviZzfMxlFNaG3v4Z1Cum4qzllVYfyeA_7Hz1hU/s320/kung+fu+panda+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647516192139887282" border="0" /></a>
<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R_LVZvD-BS-d3yrh9F5TSpFpbPL0C7QSUBZa_clT1WI5bNDu0gRsQU2E8_fdbtdYp3VkyVcG4In4aaqZxDyp17SXfrMzWdZ6UH9LNTIHngBKwN-SP_vz3b-hiJm6KvBkA2oX9GEHLzU/s1600/mr+poppers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R_LVZvD-BS-d3yrh9F5TSpFpbPL0C7QSUBZa_clT1WI5bNDu0gRsQU2E8_fdbtdYp3VkyVcG4In4aaqZxDyp17SXfrMzWdZ6UH9LNTIHngBKwN-SP_vz3b-hiJm6KvBkA2oX9GEHLzU/s320/mr+poppers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647515952621882322" border="0" /></a>The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) is sponsoring another Movie in the Park event this <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2-3</span> in beautiful Galt Gardens Park. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. with hula-hoop contests, novelty dances, magician, bounce tent and the BRZ concession (pop 50 cents, popcorn 50 cents - all proceeds to the Soup Kitchen). We're showing the family animated movie <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Kung Fu Panda 2'</span> on Friday and <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Mr. Popper's Penguins'</span> starring Jim Carry on Saturday. Both movies start at 8:45 p.m.. This is a FREE event, so make sure to let all your friends and family know about it.
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<br />The weather forecast looks promising and if it gets too hot you can always cool off at the Rotary Centennial Plaza water feature located on the southeast corner of the park. Make sure to bring a lawn chair and a blanket just in case the temperature drops later on in the evening.
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<br />Movies in the park are brought to you by downtown businesses as a way of saying 'thank-you' to all of their loyal customers and clients.
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<br />For more information on the Movie in the Park event visit <a href="http://www.movieinthepark.ca">www.movieinthepark.ca</a>. DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-29701472619552575542011-06-23T09:34:00.018-06:002011-06-23T10:53:47.690-06:00Downtown Lethbridge Farmers' Market returns on July 6 ... expands to 30 vendors!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6icVibl_DbpOM0xOm1dzlInaezW3lzp9I8IzzXYCXkmsTNcqj17tyoJr0zi429pwfTSfnEH5TpeQICAvtFGeiMMK6jFQduWZ1HHOoenFgQJxl_sPkzsCu8fAlGqJ1E4vJqXkpp4A52WA/s1600/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6icVibl_DbpOM0xOm1dzlInaezW3lzp9I8IzzXYCXkmsTNcqj17tyoJr0zi429pwfTSfnEH5TpeQICAvtFGeiMMK6jFQduWZ1HHOoenFgQJxl_sPkzsCu8fAlGqJ1E4vJqXkpp4A52WA/s320/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621448537089335842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEOIO2SG5vR1THBvZOtPs140NrxMandl7UGarWHu1Qo3AcMEGw9oW5CqadsTKc4vFTiF5naCR-fAuqcuWj2psQqrObw0KIC1viMvw_q-5A-ncyMA8Y7UblI8XzwgQj6Ao9wsz_3fdzlS8/s1600/DSC00028.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhJR2bAIJzZ58rTdaHG8o4lKFuK_3b3Vu0okQuR-11b4UiCPCYo-KEhkPdfFRQWe57dazF0c1v3Edh3hfE3HXQ2whOV3v5JP41q-eiXpNmBRI3yrwgxkoAcB5LaUIiLVX-axS5ESx7pJk/s320/DSC00017.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621447542121784162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQR-M2OXSi4vNW2fJYYW6cIWBPk-5d8wA_RVatvEo-_2A3q7O6tIfn9L91OhUQHWWAlaXaA_IcKKM-yh7o156jcsD4XHnN1S5M4Eyd8kpofLpBWNL6UCFO_75BdIx-VVJf-E3arTdQOw/s1600/FarmersMarketPeople.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQR-M2OXSi4vNW2fJYYW6cIWBPk-5d8wA_RVatvEo-_2A3q7O6tIfn9L91OhUQHWWAlaXaA_IcKKM-yh7o156jcsD4XHnN1S5M4Eyd8kpofLpBWNL6UCFO_75BdIx-VVJf-E3arTdQOw/s320/FarmersMarketPeople.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621447140537663138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BroqwFC1xlGkWnWW3-5I9joJDZDt-aU-HpLrx4Ogl6wS09e-j5AN1uFGX0TuQV7BTNM8G_Yi7JPYc_465jPIx23l_kbQJLxxWpr-TiznwiP5nJQ4hJzrPpNatHDiJA-bNo9DxWre7_k/s1600/ColonyVeggies2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3BroqwFC1xlGkWnWW3-5I9joJDZDt-aU-HpLrx4Ogl6wS09e-j5AN1uFGX0TuQV7BTNM8G_Yi7JPYc_465jPIx23l_kbQJLxxWpr-TiznwiP5nJQ4hJzrPpNatHDiJA-bNo9DxWre7_k/s320/ColonyVeggies2.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621447014017046354" border="0" /></a>This year will mark the 5th year that the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ) and Exhibition Park have partnered on the Downtown Farmers' Market. The market has grown in both size and popularity and we're excited to announce that we're expanding to 30 vendors this year.<br /><br />Fresh fruits, veggies and other locally produced products will be up for grabs starting on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, July 6</span> at Festival Square (just off of 3rd Avenue and 6th Street S.). The markets will begin at <span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 a.m. and run until 3:00 p.m.</span> We've also expanded the downtown market season and will be hosting markets right until <span style="font-weight: bold;">September 14th</span>.<br /><br />The market has been a welcomed addition to the line-up of DBRZ sponsored events, especially since the departure of the downtown IGA store. People that live and work in, or near, the downtown have the opportunity to pick-up a wide array of locally produced products at our convenient, centrally located market.<br /><br />Back again this year will be live music by a wide range of artists from the <span style="font-style: italic;">Buskers Association</span> of Lethbridge. The Buskers will also be performing at a variety of other downtown locations as part of the DBRZ's <span style="font-style: italic;">'Sounds of Downtown'</span> initiative. The live music definitely creates a unique festival atmosphere.<br /><br />Many of the merchants on 6th Street will be putting out tables during the market. This will provide market attendees with the opportunity to leisurely stroll down the beautifully tree-lined street and check out a variety of other items that our downtown merchants have to offer.<br /><br />The DBRZ and Exhibition Park will also be selling our own Farmers' Market canvas shopping bags (while quantities last) at our booth. The bags will be selling for $2.00 and will include a coupon for a free bag of popcorn. The DBRZ popcorn cart will be selling popcorn at the market for 50 cents per bag.<br /><br />So, when you're making plans to travel downtown to take in the Wednesday Farmers' Market, make sure to schedule a bit of time to wander around the rest of downtown to experience everything that are businesses have to offer. We have a great selection of boutique retailers, coffee shops and restaurants to choose from. As well, the Rotary Centennial Plaza water feature in Galt Gardens Park is an excellent place to sit, relax and cool off on a hot summer day.<br /><br />For more information on the Downtown Farmers' Market, contact the <span style="font-weight: bold;">DBRZ</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 327-9002</span> or<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Exhibition Park</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 328-4491</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-66174418736181785872011-06-03T11:06:00.007-06:002011-06-03T13:18:41.435-06:00Chinook-A-Tron Sculpture re-installed in Downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AFiWD-XadYgC88PD6xF1BVadfMBkOXAN-Yy6UnGXz2m2M2k1U9hmFTb8VeZXoYqsUcdVjwLbumtXGVMUrBplU-IUrE3rYPPnUpxZd3N6XFKyQnjiMcBzeaUEnkIzFDwEX3Ds7idJVu8/s1600/June+1+2011+images+082.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrXadNAEdlwmSl7F1G2XyjThDi-yCaOgyuK6oDfpUtfAaaa_PmYQCZN0o-eRmyPdSohVGsKbM4XUXOWRmnroMd1ln-tmdy68S6qYspHYCwZ3aP4bat3Fo4TVQLCD3faG64tFmlJeXcew/s320/images+may+9+2011+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614070305634822690" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Chinook-A-Tron artist, Alex Pavlenko (right)<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlk5sdxAUaExUIIuC7i7AVuyBMmCs0m0CDL0nz17t7Uoam7UG45zOT43l6L11jJTiX9rjw90s885l8e7UF-3YEHd9UTP0oV6uU7Oe-nuA060S59vMYcpRqYY87VGByDW_OoxMA6pCXFE/s1600/images+may+9+2011+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijlk5sdxAUaExUIIuC7i7AVuyBMmCs0m0CDL0nz17t7Uoam7UG45zOT43l6L11jJTiX9rjw90s885l8e7UF-3YEHd9UTP0oV6uU7Oe-nuA060S59vMYcpRqYY87VGByDW_OoxMA6pCXFE/s320/images+may+9+2011+003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614069901689660322" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Pre-installation inspection (May 2011)<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN14MkByBSnKRq3GAMz3tZ7gEkcoQwmIvz8s8UZRnrUlNMrmqs08igd3TjLSmScSy8nmrDRud3QNIsRFdh2L5EAA834JKSLBo21VZbNextwaV6SwTu2E2cUjbgfWzqDSr6yX7VfKBi2D8/s1600/Wranglin%2527+Willie+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN14MkByBSnKRq3GAMz3tZ7gEkcoQwmIvz8s8UZRnrUlNMrmqs08igd3TjLSmScSy8nmrDRud3QNIsRFdh2L5EAA834JKSLBo21VZbNextwaV6SwTu2E2cUjbgfWzqDSr6yX7VfKBi2D8/s320/Wranglin%2527+Willie+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5614069149296001250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Wranglin' Willie (310 - 6 Street South)<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw2M3c6zkCTD14xFz_WvOdmVqTu6l-OKu9muJ5DnuBjADGElQkQyvkxTEqTcmkkAzFCAXBTgPTi0_QE-d1-tQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinook-A-Tron</span> is once again whirling and spinning at its Downtown Lethbridge location on 7th Street South (east side of Foster and Sons Jewellers - 622 - 3 Avenue S.).<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Last spring, the first version of this unique sculpture was at the losing end of a battle with one of the strongest southern Alberta winds in recent memory. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinook-A-Tron's</span> creator, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alex Pavlenko</span>, rebuilt and reinforced it with a number of new metal supports. The refurbishment will hopefully provide the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinook-A-Tron</span> with a fighting chance the next time we encounter a major wind storm. Besides the reinforced elements, a few new kinetic pieces were added to the sculpture.<br /><br />This art project is a partnership between the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ) and the City of Lethbridge. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Chinook-A-Tron</span> is the second in a series of kinetic sculptures that have been commissioned by the DBRZ. The first sculpture, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wranglin' Willie</span>, sits atop a similar pole in front of the DBRZ office (310 - 6 Street South). The goal is to have a number of these whirly-gig type sculptures installed throughout the downtown core. We want to take full advantage of one of the enduring features of Southern Alberta - the wind.<br /><br />The DBRZ is also working with another local artist, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Trotter</span>, on a historic mural depicting an image of one of the many electric streetcars that graced our downtown streets during the turn of last century. This mural project is a joint partnership between the property owners of the installation site (309 - 6 Street S.), DBRZ and the City of Lethbridge's Heart of Our City Revitalization Committee. The mural is expected to completed and installed sometime during the summer of 2011.<br /><br />Jason is responsible for five other historic murals that have been installed throughout the downtown. Jason stencils photographic images on perforated metal sheets that can be installed, and potentially relocated, on a variety of building surfaces.<br /><br />For more information on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alex Pavlenko</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Trotter</span>, please contact Ted at the DBRZ office - <span style="font-weight: bold;">403-327-9002</span>.<br /></div></div>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-10262567202966099612011-03-29T12:02:00.015-06:002011-03-29T14:57:46.252-06:00MYSTIQUE in downtown Lethbridge ... an eclectic mix of home decor, jewellery, baby gifts, fashion and art!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWVjdBNK-N0-83KPzYCDEEtsXoGfWvN-GrgR9zq_YGVcu7ZwhhVQKOZgakPk65llScZl6ybopiLnvkfHLzURTbP5_Cm56qa06h034IynTXYWa3DGiIGk3pnXhLGyD8JnfYARhyphenhyphenaYW10A/s1600/images+March+22+2011+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLWVjdBNK-N0-83KPzYCDEEtsXoGfWvN-GrgR9zq_YGVcu7ZwhhVQKOZgakPk65llScZl6ybopiLnvkfHLzURTbP5_Cm56qa06h034IynTXYWa3DGiIGk3pnXhLGyD8JnfYARhyphenhyphenaYW10A/s320/images+March+22+2011+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589597474618069874" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Sharon Nelson<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxVN5JsvD_8wHE5GeBeJLxHEvGvECYMSTkQGft0jfyO8teYX1AkzP3a8NgNs4T6jL9u8jCBQlx3TwwMvOb88fZrXU6PGOaojJMx-8gmZcIgV6lfZtwvMMATFicDr_10izvfaX7wl-cjY/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxVN5JsvD_8wHE5GeBeJLxHEvGvECYMSTkQGft0jfyO8teYX1AkzP3a8NgNs4T6jL9u8jCBQlx3TwwMvOb88fZrXU6PGOaojJMx-8gmZcIgV6lfZtwvMMATFicDr_10izvfaX7wl-cjY/s320/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589594105414350354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0evFBXv-heyd10scb8Iud5H9taZHJA8OzCCuuJbTORDNu5a8A8gl-PgMZQP2ZpZrGnePgcPwVw1xGDUDjg9FWKL5DVH2VHusAcKQp-whv_7rWc-kSAh4p9p7dIdlIHvzDma_qflDBOaM/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRHGyQFfsh4EHDZ1RQPBcg0_RBNVRq3k_uHk-NWSABcX9yQ6-XaM73-pOowZQ4gmJA5pthuXfGXRaztP1Gu02n9AtmN5HfQt0bhYNoP7yqfwQNHOz9TY5mdp23zmtItcsuxXEgA9i-V0/s320/006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589589893849677682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzzUU-3Y8Ao-MoEhsMcO-W5oneYwRH9GygQunT_-ABi_vgVwoEGqzTNAt-ZuQySlsMXg-EYdXAxFcg09pS_Vg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />Sharon Nelson takes us on a tour of her bright, colorful and welcoming boutique retail store on 6th Street S. in Downtown Lethbridge. She recently made the move to the downtown after spending 5 years running her store out of her previous location on 9th Avenue across from St. Michael's Health Centre. Her expanded space has provided her with the opportunity to offer a greater selection of unique items for her many loyal customers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mystique Home Decor</span> takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service. Sharon and her staff want to make sure that their customers feel like 'kings and queens' whenever they enter her store.<br /><br />Mystique's product lines range from home decor to adorable baby clothing to fashionable jewellery to eye-catching art and everything in between. Her passion and eye for design has translated into a store filled with lovely items that appeal to a wide range of tastes and styles.<br /><br />Sharon recently made an addition to her varied product lines by bringing in a selection of wedding accessories that include beautifully designed jewellery and purses. These unique pieces make the perfect 'thank-you' gifts for mothers of the bride and groom as well as members of the bridal party.<br /><br />For those looking to spruce up a bedroom or living room wall, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mystique</span> has an excellent selection of art to chose from. Canadian artists such as <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.angelinawrona.ca/">Angelina Wrona</a> and <a href="http://www.camilladerrico.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Camilla d'Errico</span></a> have been very popular.<br /><br />Besides her passion for art and design, Sharon has a background in lighting. For those who don't know exactly what they need for that particular space or wall, Sharon offers home consultations to her customers. Sometimes all it takes is the right type of lamp or piece of art to make an impacting, positive change to your home.<br /><br />So, if you're looking for that special gift or home decor item to make your home pop, make sure to visit <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mystique</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Home Decor</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">305 - 6 Street South</span> in downtown Lethbridge. If you can't find the item you're looking for, Sharon will do her best to bring it in for you. For more information on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mystique</span> call Sharon at <span style="font-weight: bold;">403 380-6604</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-73912785012680045632011-03-07T11:09:00.011-07:002011-03-07T13:04:43.148-07:00100 Mile Bike Ride ... a fun event for the whole family!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQUKl8epVT3FP8d8jOQC56F6hH1jpjs4S2q6TJE0GB0Ydts0F-wHzOgDzAbDJVhANU7YTq-EaJFUl5B17JCmd14I6KrjrMlzwDmr-TvYcLhKvhFCtOlvx_rU6_-ypdCEo-79QPp6laY4/s1600/100+mile+bike+ride+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQUKl8epVT3FP8d8jOQC56F6hH1jpjs4S2q6TJE0GB0Ydts0F-wHzOgDzAbDJVhANU7YTq-EaJFUl5B17JCmd14I6KrjrMlzwDmr-TvYcLhKvhFCtOlvx_rU6_-ypdCEo-79QPp6laY4/s320/100+mile+bike+ride+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581431173803662322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPC-wrrX2CIwKPrS40n0ximbI30QSQ8Nik6ABvBTfnKlog5hcUCslGVZTi4XcgEBFVIqMsvZmcCNF8fQAle8ua-TzoXayjBPjrQR1X-ZoOSHp3rV3bmRE0GxnuA-Z1L0QuHAVoyH-yyZY/s1600/100+mile+bike+ride+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPC-wrrX2CIwKPrS40n0ximbI30QSQ8Nik6ABvBTfnKlog5hcUCslGVZTi4XcgEBFVIqMsvZmcCNF8fQAle8ua-TzoXayjBPjrQR1X-ZoOSHp3rV3bmRE0GxnuA-Z1L0QuHAVoyH-yyZY/s320/100+mile+bike+ride+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581430443113518498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QpmKxuiI4fzs8QpnVJvkvrFyrgedqptPEPrKj2oUs_BiZMjnvvTeIiHhQle_rXVQHeyU0y0AxVef0sLJY-kiD2E5GPu_Hsf0WjzSntZVWTZh74jDbTgrBeqj-hhQAx4JKMNEylU1ij4/s1600/100+mile+bike+ride+5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QpmKxuiI4fzs8QpnVJvkvrFyrgedqptPEPrKj2oUs_BiZMjnvvTeIiHhQle_rXVQHeyU0y0AxVef0sLJY-kiD2E5GPu_Hsf0WjzSntZVWTZh74jDbTgrBeqj-hhQAx4JKMNEylU1ij4/s320/100+mile+bike+ride+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581430246014009026" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhPYWiM0UYHbIbmDltaI7lD7tQ5UADo7BHkKkgTzaiYTMLGvxD4rAdnL5f9AFjIS_Fv5Ufncg5_wwcB5SK-M0IAaBRDt8rAoAuHv7k56Cir6qQo2B-t2iPYp7stDw_-SN4kZ_w1PFxhk/s1600/100+mile+bike+ride+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqhPYWiM0UYHbIbmDltaI7lD7tQ5UADo7BHkKkgTzaiYTMLGvxD4rAdnL5f9AFjIS_Fv5Ufncg5_wwcB5SK-M0IAaBRDt8rAoAuHv7k56Cir6qQo2B-t2iPYp7stDw_-SN4kZ_w1PFxhk/s320/100+mile+bike+ride+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581430128413907122" border="0" /></a><br />Last year's <span style="font-weight: bold;">100 Mile Bike Ride</span> was so much fun that <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Bryan Murray</span> and the good folks at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Able Dental Group </span>in downtown Lethbridge, have decided to do it again this year.<br /><br />This year's <span style="font-weight: bold;">100 Mile Bike Ride</span> will take place on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, June 18th</span> (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The starting point is the Alberta/BC border with the finish line at the back parking lot of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Murray's Dental Office</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Able Dental Group</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">515 - 5th Street South</span>. Dr. Murray and his team of volunteers are looking for 100+ bike riders for this year's event. The proceeds will go help out a couple of deserving local charities - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge Food Bank</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge Association for Community Living</span>.<br /><br />If the 100 mile ride sounds like a bit a bit of a stretch and you still want to take part, there are a few options available for you. Novice and beginner riders can choose to do 1/3 or 2/3 of the ride.<br /><br />Participants will be able to take part in a number of fun family activities at the finish line - kids carnival, face-painting, Astro Jump, games, prize table and much, much more! This is definitely an event that you don't want to miss.<br /><br />If you're interested in taking part in this great community event and would like more information, please contact <span style="font-weight: bold;">Connie</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 393-7226</span>. <a href="http://www.abledentalgroup.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.abledentalgroup.com</span></a>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-91374695628775349002011-01-25T12:55:00.011-07:002011-01-25T13:13:46.319-07:00Downtown dance company presents 'An Explosion of World Dance & Music'<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJAZapj_EnFN56DqugV7b05BZfrpE2OH1sgC2K1iBlnxvbvnRV0bp3dQ-v-2HdYhrvBe07UniTmXbm5gmA2d3pgYSATCkVCM3kC_cRTyKEKMKgrd_eo6bPw3-H4ytlB-NH3JywdAmEn8/s1600/dance+and+music+explosion+poster.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJAZapj_EnFN56DqugV7b05BZfrpE2OH1sgC2K1iBlnxvbvnRV0bp3dQ-v-2HdYhrvBe07UniTmXbm5gmA2d3pgYSATCkVCM3kC_cRTyKEKMKgrd_eo6bPw3-H4ytlB-NH3JywdAmEn8/s320/dance+and+music+explosion+poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566216204050499106" border="0" /></a><br /><span id="preview-local-desc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ammena Dance Company</span> is excited to present </span><span id="preview-local-desc">their annual show, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'An Explosion of World Dance and Music', </span>on <span style="font-weight: bold;">March 5th (</span></span><span id="preview-local-desc"><span style="font-weight: bold;">starting at 7:00 p.m.)</span> in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Yates Theatre. </span></span><span id="preview-local-desc">Everyone is invited to attend an evening of culture.</span><span id="preview-local-desc"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Desserts and drinks served at intermission.<br /><br /></span>Located in downtown Lethbridge, the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Ammena Dance Company</span> is proud to be Lethbridge’s first adult dance and fitness company. They offer over 20 classes each week with over 200 students. They are grateful for all the opportunities and support they receive and for being able to share their love of dance with the people of our community.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ammena Dance Company</span> was founded in 2004. Their owner, Lise-Anne Talhami, had a vision of bringing the cultural and fitness aspects of dance together to make a unique, exciting workout experience.<br /><p><br /></p> <p>By 2007, the studio had grown and students started to show interest in showcasing their new-found talent. This started an annual production, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'An Explosion of World Dance and Music'</span>, that brings together local musicians, dancers, and artists.</p><p><br /></p> <p>The first show was held in the intimate settings of the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. There was such a wonderful response from that show, that in March 2008 they moved the show to a larger venue - Yates Memorial Centre for the Performing Arts.</p><p><br /></p> <p>The Company is excited about another great year of bringing dancers from all over Canada to teach workshops, host evening performances as well as working on their new pieces for their annual show.</p><p><br /></p> <p>For more information about the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ammena Dance Company</span>, call<span style="font-weight: bold;"> (403) 330-9084</span>. Tickets for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'An Explosion of World Dance and Music' </span>can be purchased at the Lethbridge Box Office or by calling (403) 329-7328. <a href="http://www.ammenadance.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.ammenadance.com</span></a><br /></p>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-72519520201205726282011-01-13T10:43:00.005-07:002011-01-13T11:06:31.858-07:00An Exhibition & Sale of Fine Western Art in Downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkr9JcXf55YTxcrN2_p_1KZwFzx7dG5I7R1qz1xbvw3I8VOF-P5H93nfX8Q7zW0JoxttCW_RTM-bQl_gi8aB5YekbUJemb9-qSpRyb0kqYj5WyaAH7BOIhERkIBQpWXVQPE_O35oQTNpQ/s1600/Mueller+art+gallery+image.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkr9JcXf55YTxcrN2_p_1KZwFzx7dG5I7R1qz1xbvw3I8VOF-P5H93nfX8Q7zW0JoxttCW_RTM-bQl_gi8aB5YekbUJemb9-qSpRyb0kqYj5WyaAH7BOIhERkIBQpWXVQPE_O35oQTNpQ/s320/Mueller+art+gallery+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561733440601971922" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindENxkj9tK_6F8p31lTKqz1mYzMa-H3pWgSTruIRKumQ1hXRAHEZs5-PfWpyvmuaxwW391lRz7ES9Eej6vMo04bDoKfK5tSWsuFv5ekqz3iwcQwRoGtaXZsxTVOAarbut_3v53p8k5tA/s1600/george+kush+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindENxkj9tK_6F8p31lTKqz1mYzMa-H3pWgSTruIRKumQ1hXRAHEZs5-PfWpyvmuaxwW391lRz7ES9Eej6vMo04bDoKfK5tSWsuFv5ekqz3iwcQwRoGtaXZsxTVOAarbut_3v53p8k5tA/s320/george+kush+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561733337490960322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlVL3ukDWwtzADcCxm5wjJUGbO3G-oufZmT4Sym3phFJUCHWTdKRMhsLdbAH3eNH23zXohuJYqtr11IHE14dbUYklWeImEme86QYGJ-aj_WK6YQuymIjLfszUFoQD8j3jaGN_Es5PFw8/s1600/george+kush+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlVL3ukDWwtzADcCxm5wjJUGbO3G-oufZmT4Sym3phFJUCHWTdKRMhsLdbAH3eNH23zXohuJYqtr11IHE14dbUYklWeImEme86QYGJ-aj_WK6YQuymIjLfszUFoQD8j3jaGN_Es5PFw8/s320/george+kush+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561733275035630354" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSu_i9JTNf9gDCSY8zCn1C1eBOlID_umJNO-396dwHEr6uiEtl-b3m8Pz-NzwmRLlJ3HXn_xQnC5TVHhh_fXAjH_zgwls5B_58TpXOndiba_XN8p6CrtyEELmPVK0R_nnz9pAj4mWQxA/s1600/george+kush.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSu_i9JTNf9gDCSY8zCn1C1eBOlID_umJNO-396dwHEr6uiEtl-b3m8Pz-NzwmRLlJ3HXn_xQnC5TVHhh_fXAjH_zgwls5B_58TpXOndiba_XN8p6CrtyEELmPVK0R_nnz9pAj4mWQxA/s320/george+kush.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561733210369895746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizePaVAHAJDPZZ_AY85DZYCBYWJTjZXpxcq8xuhYTKf239CmJY7l5D9nJJx6BUY7brVIlXBHqsGK3jcylUzhk48RN54RUc8MecJAtfOfpO_aknyPGJgtPCa1DAmyIfM3LiDyspvOiZtFU/s1600/Mueller+art+gallery+image.jpg"><br /></a>The public is invited to attend the opening and sale of recent paintings by <span style="font-weight: bold;">George Kush</span> at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mueller Gallery</span> in downtown Lethbridge. The opening will take place on<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Saturday, January 15th</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">7:00 - 10:00 p.m.</span> Mr. Kush will be in attendance for the opening and all paintings on display at the exhibition will be available for purchase. The opening will feature live entertainment and a cash bar.<br /><br />Kush paints deeply researched views of this areas' not too distant past. Historically accurate and skillfully painted, this is beautiful and important work. <a href="http://www.georgekush.ca/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.georgekush.ca</span></a>.<br /><br />Please contact <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stuart</span> at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mueller Gallery</span> for more information - <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 328-8170</span>. <a href="http://www.stuartmueller.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.stuartmueller.com</span></a>.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mueller Gallery</span> is located at <span style="font-weight: bold;">105 - 8th Street South</span>.<br /><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:officedocumentsettings> <o:allowpng/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]-->DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-54378074745090923102010-12-08T14:09:00.011-07:002010-12-08T14:27:46.389-07:00The 10th Annual Bright Lights Festival in downtown Lethbridge a huge success ... watch our VIDEO!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrLScvLV5Pr8Q1pbmChxf9oA_1BNyiIgl5KmwXpt7zT3LrhN_IEbCFxALpldHDu8hLBpfeLTUWPEGozZ_e5rhVfCRBcJlB3qM0JL2g-6pNxOZZsTo4uc_7NXKD1fdcJ7v7XXKYecyD54/s1600/Downtown_BrightLightsFestival_vert.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqrLScvLV5Pr8Q1pbmChxf9oA_1BNyiIgl5KmwXpt7zT3LrhN_IEbCFxALpldHDu8hLBpfeLTUWPEGozZ_e5rhVfCRBcJlB3qM0JL2g-6pNxOZZsTo4uc_7NXKD1fdcJ7v7XXKYecyD54/s320/Downtown_BrightLightsFestival_vert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548424427712270370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SWnUt62ZdTy69aQPGU8v44OnY89cV0kjQNABeUCcVlh55yA-0qHpVKc-Q-2kSy-RV4LiAYE1jKCJQ3BKXTXIbFKrxZuEdKGRL8Q4dBwBgiRf27B9Z3aTtGVmatoacMVppUoZ_G5QdS4/s1600/capture1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SWnUt62ZdTy69aQPGU8v44OnY89cV0kjQNABeUCcVlh55yA-0qHpVKc-Q-2kSy-RV4LiAYE1jKCJQ3BKXTXIbFKrxZuEdKGRL8Q4dBwBgiRf27B9Z3aTtGVmatoacMVppUoZ_G5QdS4/s320/capture1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548423676944057282" border="0" /></a><br />Thank-you to everyone who joined us for the <span style="font-weight: bold;">10th Annual Bright Lights Festival</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Midnight Madness</span> event in Downtown Lethbridge. Even though the weather was a bit chilly, the event was a huge success and a great time was had by all.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please click on the link below to watch the video ... </span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-woclw1cFcM">Bright Lights Video YouTube VIDEO</a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ)!<br /></span></div>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-22700062301429230302010-12-08T12:53:00.011-07:002010-12-08T14:04:48.263-07:00O3 FACTOR ... bringing high-quality, fashion-forward clothing & accessories to downtown Lethbridge<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4LDL1Xvr2O1SI2n-QsGvwwD_t92j25yEbT_2wZkf5ie64UkCpJ08d_BD3Z17RcFUSXZZ-U9mGPR2G7eOuqwqmqPGolhb9tPLKKBczIm2KoaQv2ymS7gkxOhv0BPUEi9pT_vI9db7a0E/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4LDL1Xvr2O1SI2n-QsGvwwD_t92j25yEbT_2wZkf5ie64UkCpJ08d_BD3Z17RcFUSXZZ-U9mGPR2G7eOuqwqmqPGolhb9tPLKKBczIm2KoaQv2ymS7gkxOhv0BPUEi9pT_vI9db7a0E/s320/075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548412809570780306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Brad Plausteiner</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKpL-zysqzqYVMsxN2Yr6__u7RMpnm027t9klKTGWU672HzReoYOQ2zqbE6dncCcVuFnCJf5v4pqeLyUd6IOVNg6AFJQ6Z9sYZ3oZ9cN_3lTR6V5ZfWlFy0Hrme3vFR0pUqApnJSo3rQ/s1600/094.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPKpL-zysqzqYVMsxN2Yr6__u7RMpnm027t9klKTGWU672HzReoYOQ2zqbE6dncCcVuFnCJf5v4pqeLyUd6IOVNg6AFJQ6Z9sYZ3oZ9cN_3lTR6V5ZfWlFy0Hrme3vFR0pUqApnJSo3rQ/s320/094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548412267263152754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDB_Vf74al4fubDoM1wCFCNEmLtmtYqrUG3NGyUB3vPypTMBf1Kjp1OIovtlH3-6gQhTX8sgElnJl1XieKj48CmtTE4j5-4h-x1RrDQY2U66Z-F7HJ5fyfrEsa8Pm8hlndZ9SAPOICC0/s1600/072.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0tdahqi8yJMDnnAEFhW3zWYWAsD-Xk5XOCbL_4G2awD6NHcxdaPBMewWKxdeVahfG680x-2EvBaxmJMDKztSy5xsYb-sgVSXIr0udnKR6XzrBoJKa9NwzedTHwWWdslkby_BikYRUpx4/s320/084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548408556519302946" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WATCH THIS VIDEO<br /><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzIPZuTYMqMK1wM_RM0b4SBOKuiBRdDqR1TE16JqIluslw34jjKwwvBRiB0A1829kuUZsVRXaT7xpD5ylETXQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Brad and his staff at <span style="font-weight: bold;">O3 FACTOR</span> have worked hard to bring high quality men's and women's fashions to downtown Lethbridge for the past 10 years. They pride themselves on keeping up with what is trendy and popular in the world of celebrity fashion. If you've seen it on TV or in a celebrity magazine, <span style="font-weight: bold;">O3 FACTOR</span> will probably already have it stocked in their store.<br /><br />Denim is definitely their focal-point. They offer a variety of different fits, cuts and price points for their discerning customers. With prices starting at around $90.00, the sky is the limit on what they have to offer.<br /><br />Besides their amazing selection of jeans, <span style="font-weight: bold;">O3 FACTOR</span> has an extensive range of tees, sunglasses and other accessories. They carry numerous styles and colours of handbags by leading manufacturers such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt & Nat </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Guess</span>.<br /><br />If you're looking for what is hot and trendy in sunglasses, <span style="font-weight: bold;">O3 FACTOR</span> is the place to go. They carry an impressive selection of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Oakley, Carrera, True Religion</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Arnette</span> sunglasses. They also stock <span style="font-weight: bold;">Oakley </span>goggles that provide style, comfort and protection while skiing or snowboarding. There are lots of colours and styles to choose from and if they don't have it in stock, they will do their best to get it in for you.<br /><br />So, if you're looking for something a bit different, something that is trendy, fashion-forward and cutting edge ... then <span style="font-weight: bold;">O3 FACTOR</span> is the store for you. Visit them at <span style="font-weight: bold;">104 - 8th Street South</span> (near Chapters on 1st Avenue South) or call <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 394-0302</span>.<br /><br /></div></div>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-78655053086041779642010-12-07T11:00:00.005-07:002010-12-07T11:11:25.779-07:00Christmas Meter Plugging Program in Downtown Lethbridge<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgHQcmss38Jjn6KirLxJMGtnUO7rtbtn4LlPIMuwKBciC_DStNCsvqWvosZI5EXnbwfWfzqDnzHUjbTx1GO8svehLEQ8SBq97fpIWfY66eiRSMEnr3xMxAXrPQ01GHuxT25WSv2JvsuE/s1600/images+004.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgHQcmss38Jjn6KirLxJMGtnUO7rtbtn4LlPIMuwKBciC_DStNCsvqWvosZI5EXnbwfWfzqDnzHUjbTx1GO8svehLEQ8SBq97fpIWfY66eiRSMEnr3xMxAXrPQ01GHuxT25WSv2JvsuE/s320/images+004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548002615489001250" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">December 6th to 24th in Downtown Lethbridge</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sponsored by: City of Lethbridge Heart of Our City Revitalization Committee (HOCRC) and the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ)</span>.<br /></div><br />As a way of saying 'thank-you' to shoppers during the Christmas season, the HOCRC and DBRZ will be sponsoring the Christmas Meter Plugging Program from December 6-24.<br /><br />Christmas Ambassadors will be walking throughout the downtown, plugging expired meters and leaving behind a greeting on vehicle windshields, wishing customers a Merry Christmas and thanking them for their patronage. For the majority of businesses, this is the busiest time of the year, so it is important that customers and clients don't receive a parking ticket while visiting the downtown during the Christmas shopping season.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">For more information on the program, please contact Ted Stilson - Executive Director, DBRZ (403) 327-9002 or George Kuhl, Downtown Revitalization Manager, City of Lethbridge (403) 320-3926.</span>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-64515774877319655442010-11-03T14:41:00.028-06:002010-11-08T14:43:42.842-07:00Judi brings a passion for contemporary design and style to her eclectic retail store in the heart of downtown Lethbridge<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKBU9Nf0BPuCb797Dkoo3oBd9GNu8DpC1d8P3F60bfhWfcXN_lsHZZty8M93IteYzthGVBlbmh0rnH3rZDNrxxxIpNddKCuw0XSCEjrBuku3LACcyaTWwtkPc8q-sto_Qgzk4yPKp_wM/s1600/044.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKBU9Nf0BPuCb797Dkoo3oBd9GNu8DpC1d8P3F60bfhWfcXN_lsHZZty8M93IteYzthGVBlbmh0rnH3rZDNrxxxIpNddKCuw0XSCEjrBuku3LACcyaTWwtkPc8q-sto_Qgzk4yPKp_wM/s320/044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536102009808673266" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Judi<br /><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmKtDQvCN6spvVvNWHeKdDR204MiKZOduI7YUnelO8OlQ7Vgx1No1-VSOnzY3LSfVODVVdYEswSmLeDZZ2Oy7IJ6MyfKbQD44k8gnaCv6mlykFB_Lm-Ja3HcFuFyfPxMbT8kDUAaaV2s/s1600/069.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdmKtDQvCN6spvVvNWHeKdDR204MiKZOduI7YUnelO8OlQ7Vgx1No1-VSOnzY3LSfVODVVdYEswSmLeDZZ2Oy7IJ6MyfKbQD44k8gnaCv6mlykFB_Lm-Ja3HcFuFyfPxMbT8kDUAaaV2s/s320/069.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536101647362553586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy8PR_d6WA0gRv6yzJWqmDxt5PJkOMTgY6_1YoX0if2AG6G5A6_x9Wp_qugJOHZXj1HSaZfoMe25C5Ntcqk_9aVFcebS2h0GBrO_zN9V1ZxPFGYpi7GgmnB-FlQvNk6Rgx2sJElzONmSc/s1600/066.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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Her unique retail concept is actually two stores in one - <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Nicholai Home Fashion</span>, a modern, contemporary lifestyle accessories, furniture boutique and <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Peter & Nelly's Market</span>, comprised of 19 local and area entrepreneurs. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Nicholai </span>has a wide range of contemporary household items that range from mirrors to furniture, pillows to books and a wide range of other unique and colorfully designed accessories that will appeal to a variety of tastes and styles. Some of the well-known lines they carry are<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Torre & Tagus, Maxwell & Williams, Fatboy </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Umbra</span>. They also stock contemporary framed prints by Canadian artists as well as an eclectic selection of design/style books.<br /><br />The other side of Judi's unique concept store is taken up by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter & Nelly's Market. </span>The market fills a gap that was left when <span style="font-weight: bold;">Homestead Village</span> closed its doors. Each of the merchants in the market rent different sizes of retail space and offer their customers a diverse selection of items. Baby blankets, purses, jewelry, original art, jams/antipasto, framed outdoor photographs by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Byneshewsky</span> and much, much more can all be found in this unique little downtown market space.<br /><br />Each year, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicholai</span> hosts <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge Fashion Week's Designer Sale</span>. This popular sale of exclusive fashions, showcases designs by our city's top designers and upcoming talent. This year, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fashion Show</span> will be taking place at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Alberta Art Gallery</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">(SAAG) </span>on Friday, November 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.00 at SAAG or available at the door on the day of show. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer Rack Sale</span> - hosted at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicholai Home Fashion</span> from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fashion Week</span>, visit <a href="http://www.nicholaihomefashion.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">nicholaihomefashion.blogspot.com</span></a>.<br /><br />If you haven't taken the opportunity to visit <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nicholai</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peter & Nelly's Market</span>, we encourage you to stop in and visit with Judi and her knowledgeable staff. If they don't have what you're looking for, they'll do their best to find it. They are located at <span style="font-weight: bold;">330 - 7th Street South</span> (between Esquire's and Gentlemen III). For more information, call <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">327-1447</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-9640489414727537592010-11-01T14:06:00.015-06:002010-11-04T13:28:30.598-06:0010th Annual Bright Lights Festival & Midnight Madness Event in Downtown Lethbridge ... our biggest celebration ever!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RO-1Padk3WrRf_B6hZNODA0uulkNR0bXCuhm6Ul3X92kD2qIdb7Whztt_A0QJI0wFA2i9S7EgccofjS5JL7NeRJd4Fo5Hfs-ozUjuo6QLUVQZRQrQUIqlCYlPH-erfE-Fg3rI_orh1Q/s1600/IMG_8107.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0RO-1Padk3WrRf_B6hZNODA0uulkNR0bXCuhm6Ul3X92kD2qIdb7Whztt_A0QJI0wFA2i9S7EgccofjS5JL7NeRJd4Fo5Hfs-ozUjuo6QLUVQZRQrQUIqlCYlPH-erfE-Fg3rI_orh1Q/s320/IMG_8107.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534689902622931394" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kYXYUWmSYeJVYHK-RoUHR6WNa_ZfxIEiTl6eYNydcM5y6Z-bRtnIyxzevv11Qr5EEB-ewIA8Y1XWSqvI_ahfQeLuvIzeBEhD-V4Jocqkv_pxZxSWHADHGB-egXKavts-MR13t00tvxs/s1600/santaandhisfans.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7kYXYUWmSYeJVYHK-RoUHR6WNa_ZfxIEiTl6eYNydcM5y6Z-bRtnIyxzevv11Qr5EEB-ewIA8Y1XWSqvI_ahfQeLuvIzeBEhD-V4Jocqkv_pxZxSWHADHGB-egXKavts-MR13t00tvxs/s320/santaandhisfans.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534689705911051106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNRQhgE7KD1Ch0Gl1C3ZW1b8clnR_Yx15KoVWktnfAIyYlJyx4CsQIwf_chE_dKyZGKb4F9nRBfxWKCCXErAQ1geihMwXf_EAFelKs5NsWjVPcUhEULvWxQAc3sz4TKlymt9KJZHW2tY/s1600/IMG_8140.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNRQhgE7KD1Ch0Gl1C3ZW1b8clnR_Yx15KoVWktnfAIyYlJyx4CsQIwf_chE_dKyZGKb4F9nRBfxWKCCXErAQ1geihMwXf_EAFelKs5NsWjVPcUhEULvWxQAc3sz4TKlymt9KJZHW2tY/s320/IMG_8140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534683150421945346" border="0" /></a><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">10th Annual Bright Lights Festival</span> will kick off the holiday shopping season in downtown Lethbridge on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday, November 19th</span>. The ceremonial lighting of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galt Gardens Park</span> will take place shortly after the arrival of Santa at approximately 6:00 p.m.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ)</span> is especially excited to be partnering with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">City of Lethbridge's 'Heart of Our City'</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cultural Appreciation Society of Alberta (CASA)</span> on this year's lighting of the park. Hundreds of new lights and a choreographed light show have been added in order to help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of this popular community event. The new Christmas lighting feature will add a whole new dimension to the event and the downtown. CASA's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge Holiday Light Festival</span> will be in operation each evening from November 19 until January 7. A dedicated radio channel (<span style="font-weight: bold;">102.7FM</span>) will provide downtown visitors with the opportunity to take in the light show from the comfort of their vehicles while parked around Galt Gardens Park. Visitors are also encouraged to stroll through the park to listen to, and view, the lights close-up.<br /><br />Besides the amazing <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge Holiday Light Festival</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas Movies-in-the-Park</span> will also be back again this year. A variety of classic Christmas movies will be shown from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the pergola area of the park. As well, the traditional hayrides, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, coffee and popcorn will be available (free-of-charge) courtesy of the DBRZ and participating merchants. The <b>U of L's Faculty Brass Quintet</b> and <b>Tuba Christmas</b> will be treating everyone to a live musical performance of classic Christmas tunes.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Midnight Madness</span> will also be taking place in conjunction with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bright Lights Festival</span>. Participating businesses will be keeping their doors open late on November 19th and providing their valued customers with Midnight Madness specials.<br /><br />Back again this year will be the <span style="font-weight: bold;">London Road Neighborhood Association (LRNA)</span> who will be on hand to sell hot dogs and hamburgers and to take donations for the Lethbridge Shelter & Resource Centre Soup Kitchen. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">U of L's Kappa Sigma</span> fraternity will be back again this year to help volunteer for light installation, concessions and take-down/clean-up after the event.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Modernegg</span> will be presenting the <span style="font-weight: bold;">3rd Annual MADE Show+Sale</span> at <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Gate</span> (522 - 3rd Avenue S. - old Bank of Montreal building) from <span style="font-weight: bold;">4:00 to 10:00 p.m.</span> A collection of local vendors will be selling unique, hand-made items. <span style="font-weight: bold;">For more information, call (403) 894-3462.</span><br /><br />For more information on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bright Lights Festival & Midnight Madness</span> event, contact <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ted Stilson</span> at the DBRZ at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 327-9002</span>.<br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> 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border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZEiTOAQQ818-qN9K1nODI5Pj0UoslWlcxbKq-68HAmTkpCeTpzK18rjWhE9b0AO0uoB9gB6NcIqY_wiWU8aerTg7wICvhYITPvc47csSY1z1sGC5u0-7IA9TWzCuYDlPC5lpIASkQLk/s1600/images+029.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZEiTOAQQ818-qN9K1nODI5Pj0UoslWlcxbKq-68HAmTkpCeTpzK18rjWhE9b0AO0uoB9gB6NcIqY_wiWU8aerTg7wICvhYITPvc47csSY1z1sGC5u0-7IA9TWzCuYDlPC5lpIASkQLk/s320/images+029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527949905692016258" border="0" /></a><br />A series of historic murals by local artist Jason Trotter were installed on buildings in the downtown Lethbridge in 2007. The murals, commissioned as part of a 'Heart of Our City' initiative, depict key historical figures and industry that played a significant role in the development of our city.<br /><br />The process employed by Jason to create the murals is far from the typical technique used by traditional mural artists. For this project, Jason selected archival photographs (supplied by the Galt Museum & Archives) and then digitally manipulated them into a multi-layer stencil format. Each of the large-scale stencils were then hand cut. The stencils were then used to transfer the image onto steel mesh with paint. This unique mural application allows the buildings substrate to be seen through the work, giving the image a certain tactile quality and ghost-like appearance.<br /><br />Unlike traditional mural applications, this unique approach, also makes it possible for murals to be moved from one location to another. Unfortunately, a mural that was commissioned for the north side of the Travel Lodge was lost when the building was demolished to make room for the new downtown fire station. A similar situation recently occured when the City of Lethbridge purchased the old IGA building as the new site for a community arts centre that will replace the Bowman Arts Centre. As a result, a new home was required for the 'Black Diamond' mural that was affixed to the west side of the IGA building, prior to its demolition that began in September of this year. We were fortunate enough to find a suitable location on the upper north side of the Wallace Block building on 5th Street. Owners of the building, Malcolm and Bonny Greenshields, were very supportive of the move and are proud to have the mural displayed on their historic building. As well, one of the 'Three Kings' murals also needed a home after the new owner of the Lethbridge Hotel building decided to have the mural removed during renovations. That mural was moved to the west side of the old Bank of Montreal building (The Gate), reuniting it with the other 'Kings'.<br /><br />Here is a brief description of the history behind each of Jason Trotter's murals;<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Three Kings</span> (west side of The Gate building on 3rd Avenue - old Bank of Montreal building) - taken from archival portraiture photographs of Chief Red Crow (Kainai), Chief Sitting Behind An Eagle Tail Feather (Pikuni) and Chief Crowfoot (Siksika). The Chiefs represent the tribes of the Blackfoot Confederacy and the murals pay homage to these great native leaders and the aboriginal population of southern Alberta.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jock Palmer</span> (south side of Streets Alive building on 4th Street) - John Enderby 'Jock' Palmer was born in Cambridge, England in 1898 and moved to Lethbridge in 1905. Jock joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI and served gallantly on the battlefields of France before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps where he received his wings and tallied nine aerial combat victories. Upon his return to Lethbridge after the war, Jock flew extensively as a barnstormer, commercial pilot and instructor.<br /><br />Often described as the 'grandfather of Alberta aviation', Jock also pursued other ventures beyond flying. One of those ventures was the formation of the popular Lethbridge radio station - CJOC.<br /><br />The upper part of the mural shows Jock posing in front of one of his planes, while the lower half shows an enlarged letter destined to be on the first airmail flight from Lethbridge to Ottawa.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Black Diamond</span> - (upper north side of the Wallace Block - Round Street Cafe building on 5th Street). The unidentified men in this mural proudly pose in front of a coal mine shaft on the banks of what would later become West Lethbridge. Galt Coal was a leader in the coal mining industry which helped to establish Lethbridge.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-92222979565948405352010-10-08T10:17:00.015-06:002010-10-08T15:25:06.000-06:00All-Candidates Forum focuses attention on issues affecting downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEile034kcfE9ndkEnPVVhoL69_C1-q9oAsPvNo63TIUe-FOsuaOv_QVO92IS7mZpe41_oriJ-lp62bpg9BIU6K2UD65IjLOH8oYQKuKl1haZy5DlNqOl6pHQb3d0UlqxSXZIScWrdxPXDk/s1600/images+021.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEile034kcfE9ndkEnPVVhoL69_C1-q9oAsPvNo63TIUe-FOsuaOv_QVO92IS7mZpe41_oriJ-lp62bpg9BIU6K2UD65IjLOH8oYQKuKl1haZy5DlNqOl6pHQb3d0UlqxSXZIScWrdxPXDk/s320/images+021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525723364052626194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40iZNQ3smfn6yI7M0_6nf3bWUqon5o8y0pmy8uF8B59EgmXcSoXTwOfS0i3pQuG65KQCxxDH5iVInWiPbdjKmDa3yht_bQTZ6WIuOCxHNNbFzM1hH5JiFk7nZmyoGZU1g1rnh_tYDpns/s1600/images+022.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi40iZNQ3smfn6yI7M0_6nf3bWUqon5o8y0pmy8uF8B59EgmXcSoXTwOfS0i3pQuG65KQCxxDH5iVInWiPbdjKmDa3yht_bQTZ6WIuOCxHNNbFzM1hH5JiFk7nZmyoGZU1g1rnh_tYDpns/s320/images+022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525722886422627106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6Kx-rsJWErRBdMqMXY-ImqIXW9aq7ZEcdTH1tlJLI5MVC-YCm27KbVxPwXB5qlk08130qUxpb0Gp3F6Jlz1o89FR7sgD2ExGfWZUULmUcYcCerRSvoJCe2R2jLMkOnbocnHr0FDhWdM/s1600/images+018.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6Kx-rsJWErRBdMqMXY-ImqIXW9aq7ZEcdTH1tlJLI5MVC-YCm27KbVxPwXB5qlk08130qUxpb0Gp3F6Jlz1o89FR7sgD2ExGfWZUULmUcYcCerRSvoJCe2R2jLMkOnbocnHr0FDhWdM/s320/images+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525722433465977090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRF7oz0nSJSx-YVbDtIB_dUOKT4awvBn6wKXJDAsk7e10shFHUcYvgBldWwD0FAFwIxSxWxm0Cy5kxYQA7ddeNeP1h6gLCb6Y2e_ttxt_-2-8uHlOrvt7RzK6ZdpKLjE9Ol_BqbOTj0U/s1600/images+008.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRF7oz0nSJSx-YVbDtIB_dUOKT4awvBn6wKXJDAsk7e10shFHUcYvgBldWwD0FAFwIxSxWxm0Cy5kxYQA7ddeNeP1h6gLCb6Y2e_ttxt_-2-8uHlOrvt7RzK6ZdpKLjE9Ol_BqbOTj0U/s320/images+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525722047824857746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvFCTeazsJFpCHu-v947FHr7h0KMFaFP7Sqe1g9VAVG9vZfztkgSaz-Dj3Sbrq8jEV9JTHgFAh7esAByfabChmWDiPWK7whiEe82cJqDs6mYaVm-l5ZqtafjRmBh9A5iD_S_UEBpO6BY/s1600/images+007.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvFCTeazsJFpCHu-v947FHr7h0KMFaFP7Sqe1g9VAVG9vZfztkgSaz-Dj3Sbrq8jEV9JTHgFAh7esAByfabChmWDiPWK7whiEe82cJqDs6mYaVm-l5ZqtafjRmBh9A5iD_S_UEBpO6BY/s320/images+007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525721963795169810" border="0" /></a><br />The first forum for this year's municipal election was held on September 29 at the Public Library. The much-anticipated forum attracted an overwhelming crowd of citizens who were anxious to hear from candidates for the first time during the election campaign. The campaign will see 30 aldermanic and 6 mayoralty candidates vying for City Council positions.<br /><br />With just two hours to conduct the forum, candiates were allowed one-minute for an introduction and one-minute for each response (total of two questions per candidate). Although it was a relatively short time-frame for responses, it did provide the public with an opportunity to get to know who the candidates are, what they hope to accomplish if elected and how they feel about downtown revitalization.<br /><br />The Downtown All-Candidates Forum was designed to ask important questions pertaining to the 'Heart of Our City'. Each media panel member was supplied with two questions that were prepared by the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (DBRZ). The panel members were also encouraged to pose other questions relating to the downtown and to the greater community.<br /><br />Although private developers, business owners, property owners and City Council have taken great strides towards the goal of successfully revitalizing our downtown core, there is still much more to accomplish. It is important that the incoming City Council build on the momentum that has already taken place by continuing to support and invest in the development of a clean, safe, attractive and economically viable downtown ... a downtown that our community can take great pride in.<br /><br />The All-Candidates Forum was sponsored by the DBRZ and the Lethbridge Public Library. Special thanks to Doug McArthur who did an excellent job as moderator, to Marda Schindeler from the Citizen Society Research Lab at the Lethbridge College who helped to develop and compile the questions and data for our City Council Candidate Study questionnaire and to our media panel. The results of the downtown questionnaire will be posted on the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lethbridge College Citizen Society Research Lab</span> <a href="http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/about-us/applied-research-innovation/citizen-society-research-lab/lethbridge-opinion-studies">www.lethbridgecollege.ca</a> website prior to October 18.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Municipal Election</span> takes place on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, October 18</span>. For more information on the election, visit <a href="http://www.lethbridge.ca/home/City+Hall/City+Council/Election+Information/default.htm">www.lethbridge.ca</a>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-78867112188687680382010-09-20T10:32:00.010-06:002010-09-20T14:01:44.836-06:00A Celebration of Art and Music in Downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO46Bsyw0eAa7LFf3pUk7FesdIksNnaQwK4e1YICF91MI1MNu6jk0uWt-wam4QJsGp17Qfsgj6ecoLh0hqrLAKNpddzmTQVmjH2kbsr6GIhMCRZlhwgJ-Wu-84p7M05c80T_IhSCXC0kY/s1600/Art+Days+September+2010+014.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO46Bsyw0eAa7LFf3pUk7FesdIksNnaQwK4e1YICF91MI1MNu6jk0uWt-wam4QJsGp17Qfsgj6ecoLh0hqrLAKNpddzmTQVmjH2kbsr6GIhMCRZlhwgJ-Wu-84p7M05c80T_IhSCXC0kY/s320/Art+Days+September+2010+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519088228224367362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIzziaD1Bnd8Tm06cAnQYXc4TsMpEq_pAWAcdLnZVYW7n8dMuVVkbJTj5I3rGEJEBD3fNIWaXlYPJ6JtzN9eiTUrBNykK9RxyadF63IJ60PMxk7MGerwqFqZqK6OTVMRgU9_p2yNz2Ag/s1600/Art+Days+September+2010+021.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjraVTAmiQu5WqITJJAaj8VRyQs1Qq8eiRbODV4v_gbCBs5pHp4TH-lEHbVRCl8kPibVTurGk59vcWJ1EkqIFB6mMcH1ddV6KnNUJgltclGO0KQGyvkCPaWhJ428X_uaua10nZ__Hv8U/s320/Art+Days+September+2010+011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519084695417311570" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJonszf8mhR1Zm_5hzlolJOEoZmnbIt5blHu7dM_GOiY2Hce0rYi85eOsXEiqhMFVJ_9K6IFmHELr9UKL4uRneUKfvB6h47_vIHE7N-YhKK58yQ30KfAxblZy9csuqcefDXpYgwehCj6c/s1600/Art+Days+September+2010+023.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJonszf8mhR1Zm_5hzlolJOEoZmnbIt5blHu7dM_GOiY2Hce0rYi85eOsXEiqhMFVJ_9K6IFmHELr9UKL4uRneUKfvB6h47_vIHE7N-YhKK58yQ30KfAxblZy9csuqcefDXpYgwehCj6c/s320/Art+Days+September+2010+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519084117117098274" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwyI9YFzuEpt2JwYqHG7ZW-CnT09SNrGPCq-b7BPhvc2X7wIUuxTFfpO48TwgVc3i-g3ngKPaJoR37lKfTNeQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />Downtown Lethbridge was bursting with a wide array of festivities that exposed southern Albertan's to our local art and music. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alberta Arts Days</span> celebration (Sept. 17-19) included live music in Galt Gardens Park and other downtown venues. Local dancers, musicians, actors and artisans also joined the celebration with performances and displays of arts and crafts in the park. Although the weather was unseasonably cold and rainy, it didn't deter large numbers of people from attending and enjoying the celebration.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">ArtWalk</span> continues to grow with over 50 venues taking part in this popular event. Besides the art on display, ArtWalkers were treated to a number of demonstrations that included block printing, woodburning, glass bead art, textile design, painting and many more. The demonstrations provided onlookers with a glimpse into how artists create. ArtWalkers were encouraged to collect stamps from participating <span style="font-weight: bold;">ArtWalk</span> venues to be eligible for a chance to win an original painting by local artist, Ian Randell.<br /><br />The long-awaited opening of the reconfigured and expanded <span style="font-weight: bold;">Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG)</span> coincided with Art Days. The new look <span style="font-weight: bold;">SAAG</span> includes a new classroom and library, generous windows that look onto Galt Gardens, a multi-media/video viewing gallery, state-of-the-art lighting, sound and projection equipment. The newly created gathering space is filled with light that is created by the impressive glass-clad facade entrance way. The new <span style="font-weight: bold;">SAAG</span> is definitely something that our entire community can take great pride in.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Alberta Arts Days</span> festivities provided great exposure for our local artists, musicians, performers and artisans. The event definitely illustrated that the arts are alive and well in southern Alberta.<br /><br />Thanks to all of the organizers and participants who made this celebration such a huge success.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-6110984697915790992010-08-26T09:37:00.020-06:002010-08-26T14:33:51.724-06:00The Galt Museum & Archives offers up an engaging, interactive, stimulating and fun experience for everyone!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhSY3sScbgB0MXQAFPa-u8ILkJ8FVpjExOwoXo56Fg4nDMgrBKIH-t2YWgA7HQPfEtcnVNYfzrL-q_wHr-s3b7Aecba5n9IHVx2BjzpPNCxEv2DoQ9dA0evuGvzEcmBEiWz5WAbU6rjs/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+029.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhSY3sScbgB0MXQAFPa-u8ILkJ8FVpjExOwoXo56Fg4nDMgrBKIH-t2YWgA7HQPfEtcnVNYfzrL-q_wHr-s3b7Aecba5n9IHVx2BjzpPNCxEv2DoQ9dA0evuGvzEcmBEiWz5WAbU6rjs/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509774984161494386" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:78%;">Anine</span><br /><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0IgwWE_9oPGbqoQfY0YEKOUKxpuo359bCVb7kuqnuwb6wyizU48HQ239BQSzDSjU7gbkmAZuxwfrdgFRS3JOXT-R1q2n6w7SErSKDC3Bw0bfJvuDjYRCJFdvolDCUWvzY5TeIAssRkQc/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+025.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5XIWD_CXOjOCPce85SahmiGIynxOqeSXdXorYuAX8HH7cjPoKdhPaAs25BBUsmSodxqUE7PK2k4zfSXrJ-U6ypj6bQkTuBTi200XBf3tW9l4pq1OIs7Ah3eNY-a3CdJWGy6TDlVr-Q0/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+057.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509773778079564914" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGi13AIEvJKVVxt3Z3RpNxMWxk0XJ94wEWa52oFc4S5-Mt_EWBdNSZodpX4SsycGSCo90RHu3p3lHBKjFZNLdWkZ2kduW_skv1eVdAFbJTD-_-wp8FIK0S1iGz5hiNleVkNNyGR101c0/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGi13AIEvJKVVxt3Z3RpNxMWxk0XJ94wEWa52oFc4S5-Mt_EWBdNSZodpX4SsycGSCo90RHu3p3lHBKjFZNLdWkZ2kduW_skv1eVdAFbJTD-_-wp8FIK0S1iGz5hiNleVkNNyGR101c0/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509772313053512450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Just a few of the over 20,000 interesting artifacts in the Galt collection<br /><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjab7CepDiZ0FaUur-BTGXc-gvDwu3bNlUbJ4TcaRm8tCQTJkEUt5Kj3bYky7Pp7S0WmILAwnmLfp9BClTb2kEXICygG6Bz6QNhiuCV2DKqgxIWcnekw4HFAQFKkh1ltzceZGvQbs44NPY/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNnSt_10PZaH1onkaWgoc6Vb1CFHpdGawAFPX75Uj4KJefrOq9VfK8garZAAQXsS6h7eEn8FvxfEzxx6Yfe6gqZrXgJF9c4uR2OIa-YvNNFcuzRmfdoFeMt3-TnGmFz1IyV3_PaCGcLE/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509771241258656338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Temporary exhibit - 'Our Ancestors Have Come to Visit: Blackfoot Shirts'</span></span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J5BWtvXJsV_dH_MBtJfSvq6P_RA7abOuGjzeWrnxDk2JoQHQUKifc_l58agf5yMxrdAvultn8b3vuM7BwcMqmJKqigSPHzaR1Ld-xDE9it8bdEBxEF2xz3Gtma_Clm_BW1-GHm2OvY0/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUOJPsw9MbIylKqGuXHJh8_0lNPDN25ePCF02GR_Js5o0opuxcaeiQENfutPYSiD9lqU4_b4Jsle020fNCMO6WBpo4EjfG0Nmzdv6D_Es7F3f_zBNAGMc-7RZh_RQPrOaFsq23C0VqoiY/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509762705078215842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Volunteers play an important role by cataloguing images and artifacts.<br /><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GMyDAQ1VuwIYUrJTMozGD7YBI30eSqfObWHWljmWyI7R1yTytZMKgOpbG7979rNPuFnhecIXmjMmYnpsTP3gkLon6aeELMDY8LRCmZsKhp2GbOiCVw2-fTAPpuc0yqyXB8gvgd9FT10/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GMyDAQ1VuwIYUrJTMozGD7YBI30eSqfObWHWljmWyI7R1yTytZMKgOpbG7979rNPuFnhecIXmjMmYnpsTP3gkLon6aeELMDY8LRCmZsKhp2GbOiCVw2-fTAPpuc0yqyXB8gvgd9FT10/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509762313780109794" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFvqJuH1OLT7rBfC9AlZFFNUbpEYUmYg-xsdJmRb5dB9rhNaafpg9wlLMWRiPQsmgX4FLuAolKDqbic2ziUvs9r-jWJue4gLjuFaUYyaXpbxH7PWdB50HsU1iYEtnC6FP2CUTdAo1XtU/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFvqJuH1OLT7rBfC9AlZFFNUbpEYUmYg-xsdJmRb5dB9rhNaafpg9wlLMWRiPQsmgX4FLuAolKDqbic2ziUvs9r-jWJue4gLjuFaUYyaXpbxH7PWdB50HsU1iYEtnC6FP2CUTdAo1XtU/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509761939731066658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRUhTl_XmYefEDpvrQ9rkXsDaIQxg39BNMSqKfABC0HMs7kxtzox0XRcVkvPSUogTSn0eaFfIABNkgP0Zcd3_ohhMf5qOVSzZusPYILTuNzvrC6iBXQifET5MH2bs4CpYtPUmeeRQ2qs/s1600/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilRUhTl_XmYefEDpvrQ9rkXsDaIQxg39BNMSqKfABC0HMs7kxtzox0XRcVkvPSUogTSn0eaFfIABNkgP0Zcd3_ohhMf5qOVSzZusPYILTuNzvrC6iBXQifET5MH2bs4CpYtPUmeeRQ2qs/s320/Galt+Museum+BLOG+movies+and+videos+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509761543685464786" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyYvqrKc61yWxMYVoO8xJ0PeQQy8rddcBK1v_LxdIjZxQt9xkfgxhYh6_-cwh0sOos-uGXZYHKVtsp8kKeYdA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Located on the west end of 5th Avenue in Downtown Lethbridge, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galt Museum & Archives </span>definitely shatters the stereotypes that are usually associated with the word 'museum'. Interesting ... yes! Boring ... absolutely not! The Galt is a vibrant gathering place that is designed to fulfill everyone's historical, cultural and educational needs.<br /><br />The<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Galt Museum & Archives </span>went through a major expansion in 2004-2005 and was re-opened in 2006. Besides adding much-needed space for their amazing collection of 20,000+ artifacts and 300,000+ documents, the expansion project also included the addition of a bright and expansive <span style="font-weight: bold;">Viewing Gallery</span> that overlooks the coulees and the spectacular CPR High Level Bridge. For those looking for a bit of exercise, there is easy access to parks and walking paths that will lead you to the Oldman River Valley.<br /><br />Although there is always lots to see and do at the Galt, one of the highlights is the hands-on interactive experience in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Discovery Hall</span>. Kids of all ages have a chance to get fully immersed in the history of Southwestern Alberta and the culture of the Kainai people. Visitors are encouraged to <span style="font-style: italic;">take a virtual plane ride over the undulating prairie landscape, dig up the history of the local coal mines, duck under a giant replica of Lethbridge's famous High Level Bridge</span> and so much more. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Discovery Hall</span> also has a changing exhibit space that offers something new for visitors who may have visited the Galt on an earlier occasion.<br /><br />For families, the Galt is the perfect place for children to have fun and 'learn while doing'. At their weekly <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturdays at 1:00 program</span>, families can participate in recent and not-so-recent history and take-home projects. Make sure to ask about their <span style="font-weight: bold;">Backpacks, Treasure Hunts</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">interactive stations</span> ... all designed to make learning fun.<br /><br />The Galt is well-known for their special events and programs that include an <span style="font-weight: bold;">Easter Egg Extravaganza, Whoop-Up Days BBQ, Galt Beer Tasting fundraiser, New Year's Eve Party, film screenings, Halloween </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Christmas events</span>. Like I said, the Galt isn't a stereotypical museum. Although they definitely take history seriously, they are all about bringing the past alive and making learning interesting and enjoyable.<br /><br />For those that are serious about history, the Galt has a professionally trained collections and archives staff. Services from preservation advice to object research are offered by appointment and they are always interested in speaking to people about donations of 2 and 3-dimensional materials.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Museum Store</span> offers a wide selection of unique Southern Alberta and exhibition-related gifts, books and souvenirs, including <span style="font-style: italic;">Ammolite</span> - Lethbridge's official gemstone. Visitors have an opportunity to purchase a wide selection of hand-crafted glass works, pottery, jewellery, textiles, prints and photographs by local artists. Visitors can begin or end their visit with a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galt Blend Coffee</span>, roasted locally, in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Viewing Gallery</span>.<br /><br />For information about hours of operation, admission fees and group tours, visit <a href="http://www.galtmuseum.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.galtmuseum.com</span></a>. Call the Galt at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 320-4258</span> or <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 320-3954</span>.<br /><br /><br /></div></div>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-83908068045845370922010-08-20T13:46:00.010-06:002010-08-20T16:21:24.299-06:00Owl Acoustic Lounge ... a great place to visit in Downtown Lethbridge for live music, local art and tasty food!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMtTTzlJ4tf-U74COfdpG35qdsfFW3vBY6BdZ1CSdDOea3jHSIHcxHzmX4At0ibS_ZvEsaBkeSWzKfqcmOxbDRAJp5wj4fKydK4-Lb1IvFp_-ZQXiiLwqg-N2LYlmOiYHmNlEmbxXa6I/s1600/Own+Acoustic+Lounge+images+and+video+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiMtTTzlJ4tf-U74COfdpG35qdsfFW3vBY6BdZ1CSdDOea3jHSIHcxHzmX4At0ibS_ZvEsaBkeSWzKfqcmOxbDRAJp5wj4fKydK4-Lb1IvFp_-ZQXiiLwqg-N2LYlmOiYHmNlEmbxXa6I/s320/Own+Acoustic+Lounge+images+and+video+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507617700771827602" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">STEVEN</span></span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcSGjsU_JBsBRk1HyObH6ZYnyAV4ZCxZAm6HYLjLxx7eU1sC3uUR0EGg3LufEvcXq89aFrOlpXr-uWpwzoNrUOequ8GaR7xO7cfSzZnc__dfUHxo0yVQQoPHSj4VFIE0Eq8IR8apHYnP8/s1600/Own+Acoustic+Lounge+building.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMWQ5tceNWqskWPHly0W9BBH8rpJkQsoD_X36KFqCOqdowExW9NSylYM-DHtPzy7MRmhpwBw0lwI4itPm7mLE16QkT5ow48POHfcLb78-kfJpEFwxNia4fP4EHfYFJ0CYpGcJYaAKMFmY/s320/Own+Acoustic+Lounge+images+and+video+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507615711000400306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">,<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzKdSNrPZwTTFEWlpDnOUW5TlGyQyyvsjYxAHbpYnK7fNpgBj7RY9so2nYNnJvubCJCxgjP3EFvhPkXjvwBgg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />Steve Foord and his partners offer their customers a new twist on live music in Lethbridge. Their goal is to showcase the wealth of artistic talent our city has to offer ... both visual and performing. They've created a unique venue that definitely shows a strong passion and commitment towards music, art and food. Everything about the 'Owl' has a local flavour, right down to the uniquely crafted stage that was handcrafted by a local artisan. Although the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Owl Acoustic Lounge</span> has only been open for a relatively short period time, it has already gained a solid reputation for quality.<br /><br />Located in the old O'Riley's Restaurant space in the historic Whitney Block building on 3rd Avenue South, the 'Owl' is the place to go for live music, local art and great food. High ceilings, soothing colors, stimulating art, great music and tasty food, all combine to create a very cool dining experience.<br /><br />The menu is chock-full of tantelizing treats such as their incredible <span style="font-weight: bold;">BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beer & Cheese Soup</span> and the indulgent, but out-of-this-world good, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Burger Stack</span> (beef patty topped with BBQ smoked pork, cheddar cheese and all the fixings).<br /><br />Each week the owners of the 'Owl' shine a light on the enormous amount of talent our city has to offer. They want their customers to see new bands and experience music that you didn't even know you enjoyed. They want you to see your favorite bands and entertainers in a way you haven't seen them before.<br /><br />When you're looking for a fresh experience, make sure to check out the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Owl Acoustic Lounge </span>at <span style="font-weight: bold;">411 - 3rd Avenue South</span>. They are open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until closing with 'live music' every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday (<span style="font-weight: bold;">no cover charge ... ever!</span>). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Free wireless internet</span> is also available. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Phone 403-942-1770 for more information</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-9660244438497236672010-08-05T13:17:00.010-06:002010-08-05T13:49:10.852-06:00Movie in the Park Event in Downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxrBiUnEWw1RxIDmuVuoFSHXtdXtqjXNtU6xll71w_4CzF6TaBASV6Hsn9KjwCH52x86M5IRisJJnHY1Ad8Sd4fOOvdzd9_zxYe851FfBo_C4_ytCMuJPQPm0AV2Qwg9AhSHXWSgL_14/s1600/Furry+Vengeance.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsxrBiUnEWw1RxIDmuVuoFSHXtdXtqjXNtU6xll71w_4CzF6TaBASV6Hsn9KjwCH52x86M5IRisJJnHY1Ad8Sd4fOOvdzd9_zxYe851FfBo_C4_ytCMuJPQPm0AV2Qwg9AhSHXWSgL_14/s320/Furry+Vengeance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502014164736620930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB_TNyC6Y6u7OAdegAuZxGQ9C78oJHvgWhfXShcKDuJyp7l-SLNslOHu5uR6AajmdWydCFHt3TV_OJ7pwYmESrtlS0UF7UUVgQZRyof1vVuqFTW7gITgwXvAxi_1GhUQtEt-x1YgvNxs/s1600/Movie+in+the+park+video+and+images+sept.+2009+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijB_TNyC6Y6u7OAdegAuZxGQ9C78oJHvgWhfXShcKDuJyp7l-SLNslOHu5uR6AajmdWydCFHt3TV_OJ7pwYmESrtlS0UF7UUVgQZRyof1vVuqFTW7gITgwXvAxi_1GhUQtEt-x1YgvNxs/s320/Movie+in+the+park+video+and+images+sept.+2009+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502013426491830162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx1Rc1XEkl252GZGgcL6ka5nxC9wDa6S0e4jYhOi9nsoDGmgcNCy8UAqC5BdzH8a0NQoJydQl9AMEYd1SdefcoGLZwbyJPA3tYWIp8YFfdFBUx2415pdudvmP24nWmuSgnPdT1Uogm-M/s1600/Movie+in+the+park+video+and+images+sept.+2009+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDx1Rc1XEkl252GZGgcL6ka5nxC9wDa6S0e4jYhOi9nsoDGmgcNCy8UAqC5BdzH8a0NQoJydQl9AMEYd1SdefcoGLZwbyJPA3tYWIp8YFfdFBUx2415pdudvmP24nWmuSgnPdT1Uogm-M/s320/Movie+in+the+park+video+and+images+sept.+2009+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502012491299168130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RE8lVp0KhHb4C7_8rCRBoc19mv0idAl301Osg15V4-e3eGWzoxHnWirdGnHafPFsvkg9lP4X_la5FsebGfuARN8YQP5WjU68d0W_-REiq7Z-8bZAgAidPo01RZuaC7jfe1FgMIzQwc0/s1600/Crowsnest+Pass+trip+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RE8lVp0KhHb4C7_8rCRBoc19mv0idAl301Osg15V4-e3eGWzoxHnWirdGnHafPFsvkg9lP4X_la5FsebGfuARN8YQP5WjU68d0W_-REiq7Z-8bZAgAidPo01RZuaC7jfe1FgMIzQwc0/s320/Crowsnest+Pass+trip+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502011479088356706" border="0" /></a>The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) is sponsoring another Movie in the Park event this <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, August 7</span> in beautiful Galt Gardens Park. The fun starts at 8:00 p.m. with hula-hoop contests, Air Guitar Hero, and give-a-aways. We're showing the family movie <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Furry Vengeance'</span> starting at approximately 9:45 p.m. This is a FREE event, so make sure to let all your friends and family know about it.<br /><br />The weather forecast looks promising and if it gets too hot you can always cool off at the Rotary Centennial Plaza water feature located on the southeast corner of the park. Make sure to bring a blanket and lawn chair. Many of the local downtown businesses will be open late if you need to pick up a cold drink after enjoying a bag of BRZ popcorn. All proceeds from the sale of BRZ popcorn will go to a local charity.<br /><br />For more information on the Movie in the Park event visit <a href="http://www.movieinthepark.ca/">www.movieinthepark.ca</a>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-30107792220286622312010-07-12T15:05:00.031-06:002010-07-13T16:07:13.088-06:00L.A. Gallery ... providing quality custom framing & exceptional service for the past 17 years<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjO_4OaIUCtfBm488FJV2PLfmYzabLian7YIL8gp-THDL60HwYNpzkMQILvPqj8Ime1QdQT18WVBNOT8mUBxj6e2_-prMQaKxCmAfMOL3jsi3AEqe4WeWiNZEP5Zwppbub7AN0FI9m3k/s1600/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyjO_4OaIUCtfBm488FJV2PLfmYzabLian7YIL8gp-THDL60HwYNpzkMQILvPqj8Ime1QdQT18WVBNOT8mUBxj6e2_-prMQaKxCmAfMOL3jsi3AEqe4WeWiNZEP5Zwppbub7AN0FI9m3k/s320/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493138487160867554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >CASSANDRA</span><br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EuhOgEInANpSsPiwdel7rAmgi0YfpuVsmQxeP__251eWYSmiynFdp9gnEp0XcAOqSnC_Z8nG5sxIEZH7NveS4B6mwl7-qvLa6zCOXpiXfAs5YHtwOnwBMm57XwkS23SwE3EbIUK0GZU/s1600/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0EuhOgEInANpSsPiwdel7rAmgi0YfpuVsmQxeP__251eWYSmiynFdp9gnEp0XcAOqSnC_Z8nG5sxIEZH7NveS4B6mwl7-qvLa6zCOXpiXfAs5YHtwOnwBMm57XwkS23SwE3EbIUK0GZU/s320/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493138069948963202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" >MOLLY</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW-ZjDXyAOa1ssnugwVew2DEVwKlk6bGj-G1D0TuOgoJXKbxwBBC_NMzP-vS8G9my3cBgPWStxsZa42IwzlxF6Go29caQjYu5iLVoOvgm6-kh6jl-TznrT1kDrmRWXTpoISZkGtBtSpI/s1600/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+034.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW-ZjDXyAOa1ssnugwVew2DEVwKlk6bGj-G1D0TuOgoJXKbxwBBC_NMzP-vS8G9my3cBgPWStxsZa42IwzlxF6Go29caQjYu5iLVoOvgm6-kh6jl-TznrT1kDrmRWXTpoISZkGtBtSpI/s320/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493137108475666482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFCgj1GJol1DYCsiJWFxNGwkpYoHpibFW_et-VofqPzM-Z-e7K7CLCELYZoAIRox91Cfr_rU8OydSrtHaGJbNTlt6-Zz51ogbRECs3OSMXRZnrIV5ebeCQYOEwQ08PlCTX4IcAwKkR4Vc/s1600/LA+Gallery+movies+and+images+030.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Gallery</span> and talked to us about what makes their downtown Lethbridge store 'the place' for custom framing needs in southern Alberta. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />L.A. Gallery</span> was started by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lori Strom</span> in 1993. Lori has always prided herself on providing her customers with exceptional customer service, professional advice, expert craftsmanship and a great selection of limited edition prints and posters. <span style="font-weight: bold;">L.A. Gallery's </span>staff of four have a combined total of 28 years of experience in the art and custom-framing business.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">L.A. Gallery </span>has an expansive selection of acid-free and conservation options to choose from - 1,200 mat board samples and 5,000 frames.<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>They also stock a wide variety of limited edition prints and posters. If they don't have what you're looking for in the store, you can peruse their comprehensive selection of print catalogues.<br /><br />They enjoy the challenge of working on something that they have never framed before and have gained significant experience as a result of the numerous unusual objects they've framed in the past i.e. football pants, movie props, dueling pistols, license plates, dead snakes ... you name it and they've probably framed it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">L.A. Gallery</span> recommends that people frame or consider re-framing their artwork, not just for aesthetic value, but also to conserve it for generations to come. People will often look at an old picture they've had framed and wonder why they chose a particular color, however most of the time the matting and/or artwork has faded over time and it no longer suits the picture anymore. With <span style="font-weight: bold;">L.A. Gallery's</span> acid-free backing/mat board and UV blocking glass, neither the matting or artwork will fade.<br /><br />Make sure to watch for their <span style="font-weight: bold;">'Friday the 13th'</span> sale events. They offer <span style="font-weight: bold;">20% OFF</span> custom framing orders as well as a variety of savings on in-stock items.<br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">L.A. Gallery</span> is located on historic Round Street in Downtown Lethbridge - <span style="font-weight: bold;">421 - 5 Street South</span>. For more information call <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 380-4556</span> or email them at <span style="font-weight: bold;">info@thelagallery.com</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-59955848750229976362010-07-08T10:02:00.012-06:002010-07-08T13:22:51.432-06:00Opening day of the 2010 Downtown Farmers' Market attracts large crowds!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlho8yQGvHH5uUn0SQcaIpmLv9z5KUDSsyH4VbAaTYl9yycEWRbFmwvwAyAvWOPp603ZZ3rh18jc1xb7Qmx1jBvN89EqIvqaUqD-TtSdDR2rm4Gkd7VGPbnfuQcYC58ntH_HGM-NQTMTk/s1600/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlho8yQGvHH5uUn0SQcaIpmLv9z5KUDSsyH4VbAaTYl9yycEWRbFmwvwAyAvWOPp603ZZ3rh18jc1xb7Qmx1jBvN89EqIvqaUqD-TtSdDR2rm4Gkd7VGPbnfuQcYC58ntH_HGM-NQTMTk/s320/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491593409119238098" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBqJ9gw2tymvy4S7AKYFkkSx4EgCx9QPAinr00D8HM4Pr-J0ywQWxlbfXxyen6TLO3j9_B5BtB6KQysQ0A1ehurcTHo4g5WHGEEAiL8Hx89pISLdDOtfgMghalWl54ZjXG0o8LPXgmJg/s1600/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBqJ9gw2tymvy4S7AKYFkkSx4EgCx9QPAinr00D8HM4Pr-J0ywQWxlbfXxyen6TLO3j9_B5BtB6KQysQ0A1ehurcTHo4g5WHGEEAiL8Hx89pISLdDOtfgMghalWl54ZjXG0o8LPXgmJg/s320/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491593009285133282" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHvabeb7J99pBA3pu-EExQGsnC-pmCu7DZc-6cn8ukGQK8J1JRr0uKmtXZ-HhJyNtdgkch-hNn4oCAik3Z-FtbgvNQjZVuC7lGavDm5111ziYr5EebuUpeAO9KK-EqaBEpr69Yac_ZoY/s1600/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHvabeb7J99pBA3pu-EExQGsnC-pmCu7DZc-6cn8ukGQK8J1JRr0uKmtXZ-HhJyNtdgkch-hNn4oCAik3Z-FtbgvNQjZVuC7lGavDm5111ziYr5EebuUpeAO9KK-EqaBEpr69Yac_ZoY/s320/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491592098919951346" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_BmbHYhcemJgvwZ_ScNq0MwG9WoYzQfPj_BD0Kzk6Uv0oimpCmhyphenhyphenIADxj67_CCRiPQdTbV-pPNBgOj7J8D1U0shwYa4glF2ZjNeQqR1rwX8NqR2zccqnw4aP3H7-eDNGje8ZLybckgM/s1600/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_BmbHYhcemJgvwZ_ScNq0MwG9WoYzQfPj_BD0Kzk6Uv0oimpCmhyphenhyphenIADxj67_CCRiPQdTbV-pPNBgOj7J8D1U0shwYa4glF2ZjNeQqR1rwX8NqR2zccqnw4aP3H7-eDNGje8ZLybckgM/s320/Farmers+Market+July+7+2010+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491571498180347890" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw6BrgT_wqz-DL2D8tCxqbW8rJ2C7T_MoJS_12YBKRVtuw1-gVei3wEBBRk-yBqA8q3q3no4hM1_YVOFcmesA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /></div><br />The 2010 Downtown Farmers' Market opened yesterday to enthusiastic patrons. The downtown market was developed through a partnership between the Downtown BRZ, Exhibition Park and the City of Lethbridge. This is the 5th year that the Farmers' Market has been in downtown Lethbridge and it is definitely growing in both size and popularity.<br /><br />The market has been a welcomed addition to the downtown experience. Business owners, employees and residents from neighbouring areas such as London Road look forward to the start of the Downtown Farmers' Market.<br /><br />Farmers' Market visitors were treated to top-notch live music courtesy of the Buskers Association and the Downtown Lethbridge BRZ. The Downtown BRZ was excited to unveil their new popcorn cart to the public.<br /><br />Opening day featured 21 vendors that included; <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Darz Barz Baked Goods, Tia's Chuckwagon Baked Goods, Ecuadorinkas, Elusis Beads, JAG Jewellery, Epicure Spices and Dips, the Lighthouse Bakery, Armada Colony, Jewels of Magnetic Therapy, Stella and Dot Jewellery, Broxburn Vegetables, New Rock Port Colony, Ammonite and Gemstone Jewellery, Richard Law's Okanagan Fresh Fruit, Luna Fresca </span>and many more!<br /><br />The market takes place every Wednesday, July 7 to September 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It's located on Festival Square between 3rd and 4th Avenue on 6th Street South.<br /><br />For more information, call the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Business Revitalization Zone</span> office at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 327-9002 </span>or<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Exhibition Park at (403) 317-3219</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-89032434602309720452010-05-18T09:08:00.017-06:002010-05-18T13:01:24.970-06:00Serious Music in downtown Lethbridge ... where musicians come to play!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceSLkF5gKgSweFbULMY8JHmwTfWEam0i7B7NWbnV0EHkCLtNMtK9hHUglAIZq50czyNSbv40O4jokpsPOkGZKMZ9mWfG0UVsL-O7mnzOifMbj6Y0rgsg9p6PT3e6hpUlsDVWz2_tUcFk/s1600/Serious+Music+images+and+video+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Chuck points out that although they specialize in used guitars/instruments, they also carry a wide selection of new products and equipment including <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peavey</span> (full line), <span style="font-weight: bold;">G&L, Fender, Alverez </span>and many more.<br /><br />One of the highlights of the 'serious' tour was seeing an 8-string, left-hand, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galveston</span> bass guitar. In all his years in the music business, Chuck has never seen anything like it. It's definitely a must see for fans of unique musical instruments.<br /><br />'Serious' caters to musicians of all skill levels. Their mission is to provide the best equipment, the best service at the best price ... and they stand by that. They 'refuse to be undersold' and do their best to beat any locally advertised price by 10% for 30 days from date of purchase. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Serious Music Centre</span> is located on the lower level of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">King of Trade </span>- <span style="font-weight: bold;">317 - 5th Street South</span>. If you're a 'serious' musician, you'll want to check out their store. Give one of their friendly and knowledgeable staff a call at <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 320-6424</span>.<br /></div></div>DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-16904287578896934362010-05-05T12:04:00.023-06:002010-05-05T15:41:35.019-06:00Draffins Pharmasave makes the 'historic' move to a new downtown Lethbridge location<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8PjnMAOnzlkaHl-dkXX68KMEglOTpA4vyEbEBE5NHhz7FimkT3phX78S6vg5zWNB9qUttQnUZJhIcVFhK8QK9lzaFeP4L9ZiziBITPN4yfqNz3BT5I4FsY7-mxk5zL77aQIQylCZ8G0/s1600/Draffin's+interview+for+blog+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY8PjnMAOnzlkaHl-dkXX68KMEglOTpA4vyEbEBE5NHhz7FimkT3phX78S6vg5zWNB9qUttQnUZJhIcVFhK8QK9lzaFeP4L9ZiziBITPN4yfqNz3BT5I4FsY7-mxk5zL77aQIQylCZ8G0/s320/Draffin's+interview+for+blog+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467880022863016674" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mwcyL2k_NYaJlyGcvsUBS0KzYuA21wwaF0o9p1gCmm1MqD_E5iWWNnkjhp8HY6_RBzhXerpqsTtmRXwbg3xwXO5YPgqIoWiz4HFdm_sZf7pwmx6-osO0jmyLKGYtaeteWqspPJMqo0k/s1600/historic+draffins+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 216px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5mwcyL2k_NYaJlyGcvsUBS0KzYuA21wwaF0o9p1gCmm1MqD_E5iWWNnkjhp8HY6_RBzhXerpqsTtmRXwbg3xwXO5YPgqIoWiz4HFdm_sZf7pwmx6-osO0jmyLKGYtaeteWqspPJMqo0k/s320/historic+draffins+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467879595064459842" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Archival photo - c. 1950's<br />Draffins Pharmacy on the southeast corner of 4th Ave. & 5th St. S.<br /><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoPF296X_PfxRD6w2Z29xkR4KEM4lVh9soHrG1buwl4YAC7rz55TS9_u6D4HzhYg6hD1P6SAyeaTV4NgAf9XzJDz-iQFhHOJAlksOY5VO5KxLdwRDe8WkmbIsa2-EK4s64vF-4GgiRTY/s1600/Miscellaneous+images+April+2010+007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitoPF296X_PfxRD6w2Z29xkR4KEM4lVh9soHrG1buwl4YAC7rz55TS9_u6D4HzhYg6hD1P6SAyeaTV4NgAf9XzJDz-iQFhHOJAlksOY5VO5KxLdwRDe8WkmbIsa2-EK4s64vF-4GgiRTY/s320/Miscellaneous+images+April+2010+007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467878864706377954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CXmMVehl34IvjGASBKXOjzd9jtdKCPIjZ1mvPaibJ8SLaUGT2aLzwYce00hQOFnRb0jihjfgaBdGFdjR15lROubR8I26393dYeM_Q5r-BrZg5apDisSOMPW-jUFfvv_Z8w_VKdqQuCI/s1600/Draffin's+interview+for+blog+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Kresge building on Round Street (5th Street S.). Prior to the move, Draffins had been located near the east entrance of Lethbridge Centre since the mall opened in 1974. The move provided them with the opportunity to double their retail and office space.<br /><br />Mike and his wife Cara <span style="font-style: italic;">nee</span> Draffin have been involved in the family business for the past decade, and took full ownership of the pharmacy a couple of years ago from her father, Rod. The Draffin family has owned and operated the pharmacy for over 80 years. They have always prided themselves on offering a wide range of products and professional pharmaceutical services to their many valued customers.<br /><br />Although a lot of the initial rehabiliation of the interior and exterior of the S.S. Kresge building took place in 2004, it still took Mike and Cara approximately five months of demolition and renovation work to realize their vision for the new pharmacy. They wanted to ensure that the renovation was sensitive to the historic character of the original building. Rather than simply replace the wooden doors with contemporary automatic doors, they went to the extra expense of installing custom built maple doors in order to meet their requirements. They also added character fascia and projecting signage that included historic materials such as neon and metal. The result, a new, state-of-the-art pharmacy that is brimming with character and charm.<br /><br />Because of their significant investment in the new location, they are now able to offer their customers a greater selection of products and services, including a private health-care counselling room.<br /><br />The next time that you're downtown, make sure to check out their new location - <span style="font-weight: bold;">319 - 5th Street South</span> (just a few doors down from the Penny Coffee House). <span style="font-weight: bold;">Phone (403) 327-3364</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-51257586790269947272010-04-19T09:57:00.024-06:002010-07-12T15:58:34.476-06:00She Boutique ... a unique store that offers a great selection of stylish, well-made and affordable apparel & accessories<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5P6_SRbRUMa5NAbGSdXsz4IXEuCDpHVdXMPfaRDNC7xkoneb6-tQ1h_DVScSo1SCD4Njf5p0nL0dC2mO2cdLfuEbHYLXuBIsHA1nILn_rTWjgEVsfqpbcZUKdNt610QxYe19aFIG3jo/s1600/She+Boutique+owner+image.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFZmM6Flc3DaUGGTHLNJwLfkPh3huUv6qz65jSbrhby5WOPu4I-Y5xII2Mgopny0GCadCrZdxkTgWo7qYTXymS09ZHr6umHLmTWKapuN9f_CwEB3F2jrCSxOKSIgImhDzn2OTlohCHAI/s320/She+Boutique+images+and+video+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461916495238786594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">WATCH THIS VIDEO</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz8Oh689_2-e41QSm5EWPKw8DVC5M-nuVXzg3GFQOScdS6yANrEf3LnasBlMeRoTbcDgeiDWeeooWn_VdzX5w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">She Boutique</span> recently opened its doors for business on 6th Street in downtown Lethbridge. The store is already creating a buzz with customers who are excited about their excellent selection of stylish and affordable women's apparel and accessories.<br /><br />The boutique is owned and operated by Marijke (Mar-y-ka) Reitsma. Marijke has been creating and designing clothes her entire life. She has applied her artistic talents and passion to a variety of creative outlets such as antique furniture restoration, classic car interior refurbishment, leather garments and jewellery. Prior to opening <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">She Boutique</span>, Marijke was the owner and head designer for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fitz Clothing Company</span> which supplied upscale cotton clothing to boutiques across Canada and the U.S.<br /><br />Creating accessories particularly appeals to Marijke because it requires attention to detail, color and texture ... her favorite trio. Marijke brings an interesting combination of art and craftsmanship to each of her creations. Only the finest materials are used in her handcrafted products that span both classic and contemporary designs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">She Boutique</span> has provided Marijke with an excellent opportunity to showcase her personal flair for fashion. She enjoys helping her customers put together the perfect outfit for any occasion. Marijke and her knowledgeable staff pride themselves on offering a fun shopping experience combined with exceptional service and great selection. The store caters to the astute shopper who is looking for quality style at an affordable price.<br /><br />Besides her own creations, Marijke has brought in a unique collection of clothing and accessory lines by <span style="font-weight: bold;">H&J, Vejaiz, Fitz, Verucci, Venoto </span>and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Anne Marie Chagnon</span>. There's something for everyone at her unique store with sizes ranging from 0-24. Scarves, handbags, belts, jewellery and quality fashions can all be found at <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">She Boutique</span>.<br /><br />Make sure to visit <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">She Boutique</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">313 - 6 Street, South, Downtown Lethbridge</span>. Phone <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 942-4600</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5492358177250466064.post-32998667042291409472010-02-25T11:31:00.021-07:002010-05-18T13:05:10.147-06:00Schnitzelhaus ... a little bit of Austria in downtown Lethbridge<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohNt4o1B7RwGHV5EbGvPJ2OqCjFDbcH0nTEIskYE64jHx6ekPXdvHwdGhZMq0HVX7yPL4ICk1QeldlqY90mYqdpW4mzJWp57B5pUijHyHu52JVH0Z5PgOxa0x3yd21nORjpCJuHwIQYc/s1600-h/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohNt4o1B7RwGHV5EbGvPJ2OqCjFDbcH0nTEIskYE64jHx6ekPXdvHwdGhZMq0HVX7yPL4ICk1QeldlqY90mYqdpW4mzJWp57B5pUijHyHu52JVH0Z5PgOxa0x3yd21nORjpCJuHwIQYc/s320/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442627117174888946" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEi4gs8BYhyphenhyphenFfwt-xMlU01ZIfQZ9Je2S67EnD2cN0pB6dNJVry45UUY_oNvNVY2APhvvQwA2So43Cqm1az5dXe5nkFwYe2til3L8YyAwzWnF0MOSL2UiFdO1a8tEa1tDM2IZQGYWUNjA8/s1600-h/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+025.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEi4gs8BYhyphenhyphenFfwt-xMlU01ZIfQZ9Je2S67EnD2cN0pB6dNJVry45UUY_oNvNVY2APhvvQwA2So43Cqm1az5dXe5nkFwYe2til3L8YyAwzWnF0MOSL2UiFdO1a8tEa1tDM2IZQGYWUNjA8/s320/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442626411977805634" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:78%;" >Team Schnitzelhaus - Devon and Omid</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mxeritBJspUACVEzPeHd3aoN1e251cqhoY-4vDKOWWLUv9wieZmHhG5ffoUcNPPn6BgAgbyTkdzMxzHC7w_QC6yLI3JaQiNtLFme0g4XH7S8zEqLtJjsNlSCy2SVgMSJwP9ifliUjcA/s1600-h/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3mxeritBJspUACVEzPeHd3aoN1e251cqhoY-4vDKOWWLUv9wieZmHhG5ffoUcNPPn6BgAgbyTkdzMxzHC7w_QC6yLI3JaQiNtLFme0g4XH7S8zEqLtJjsNlSCy2SVgMSJwP9ifliUjcA/s320/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442327587776225218" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina3KE5_ZIvntYffge-NIsCgeUWLJrG1t7n33ru2mRey_dngeQ3Ls7KCGFzTDNECG1-_PlVOK0fIdDCRAICzPfqo0sw1EVyR27SXXnF2lD4VsGRS9StGEHZNpPud5LkfClFni4eO5bOYY/s1600-h/Schnitzelhaus+video+and+images+013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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The<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Schnitzelhaus'</span> owner, Omid, brought the idea to Canada from Austria, where he lived for 12 years.<br /><br />Schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish and is a popular part of Viennese and Austrian cuisine. Schnitzel consists of a thin slice of meat coated in flour, egg wash, breadcrumbs, which is then fried. Variants of this popular dish are common around the world.<em> Sshhnit-tsel</em> ... that’s all there is too it. No tricks. No silent letters. Surprisingly, it even sounds the way it's spelled.<br /><br />In Austria, the dish called <i>Wiener Schnitzel</i> (Viennese Schnitzel), is traditionally served with a lemon slice, lingonberry jam and either potato salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While the traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made of veal, it is now sometimes made with pork or chicken. When schnitzel is prepared using pork, it is often called <i>Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein</i> (Austria) to differentiate it from the original. In Austria, the term <i>Wiener Schnitzel</i> is protected by law, and any schnitzel called by that name has to be made from veal.<br /><br />Omid has put his own 'Canadian' twist on the traditional Austrian schnitzel and offers it to his customers in a variety of different combinations using either pork or chicken cutlets - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cordon Bleu</span> (with ham and cheese), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hawaiian Cordon Bleu </span>(with ham, cheese and pineapple), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Emmentaler</span> (cheese schnitzel), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rio Grande Cordon Bleu</span> (with double ham and cheese); the popular <span style="font-weight: bold;">Puzsta Cordon Bleu</span> (with salami, cheese and red peppers) and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bauern Cordon Bleu</span> (with bacon, onion and cheese). Although you can order your schnitzel on a plate with traditional mashed potatoes and a lemon slice, you can also opt to have it on a bun with french fries or poutine.<br /><br />The next time you're in downtown Lethbridge and your looking for something a little different, make sure to check out the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Schnitzelhaus</span> located next to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pita Pit</span> (across from beautiful <span style="font-weight: bold;">Galt Gardens Park</span>) - <span style="font-weight: bold;">303 - 6th Street South</span>. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Schnitzelhaus</span> also offers home delivery service - call <span style="font-weight: bold;">(403) 942-1500</span>.DOWNTOWN LETHBRIDGEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214100502928009208noreply@blogger.com4