Inspiring health and wellness in our community
Healthy Eating
We work to promote local Farmers' Markets, Community Gardens and Edible Landscaping to provide a source of local, fresh, and seasonal produce.
Farmers' Market in Downtown Lethbridge, Alberta
Alberta Health Services:
Health Matters: Edible Orchard
For information on Lethbridge Farmers' Markets, check out
For a list of Farmers' Markets in Alberta, check out
About Us
Healthy Lethbridge or Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge and Area (HCALA) is a diverse group of professionals that collaborates with community partners to develop strategies related to healthy lifestyles including active living, healthy eating, and tobacco reduction.
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Healthy Lethbridge formed in 1989 and is incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. HCALA is our legal name.
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Our Mission
Healthy Lethbridge or Healthy Communities Association of Lethbridge and Area (HCALA) is a diverse group of professionals that collaborates with community partners to develop strategies related to healthy lifestyles including active living, healthy eating, and tobacco reduction.
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Healthy Lethbridge formed in 1989 and is incorporated under the Societies Act of Alberta. HCALA is our legal name.
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Our Goals
1) Increase accessibility for active living opportunities for everyone
2) Increase active living green spaces around the city
3) Increase community cohesion to create a healthy, active culture
4) Promote and increase access to healthy, nutritious and affordable food
5) Support tobacco reduction programs and create awareness of the importance of tobacco reduction
OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE:
Active Living Opportunities
ACTIVE LIVING
HEALTHY LETHBRIDGE has implemented a number of initiatives in Lethbridge & Area to help improve knowledge of the importance of physical activity and encourage physical activity across all ages. Healthy Lethbridge has worked with local organizations to secure funding to install outdoor gyms in numerous locations around the city. This helps to increase accessible physical activity opportunities for all. We have also partnered with the Lethbridge Public Library and the City of Lethbridge to install two outdoor bicycle repair stations, one at each library. Healthy Lethbridge also supports fall prevention, check out www.findingbalancealberta.ca for more information and resources.
City of Lethbridge
PARKS: http://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Parks/Pages/default.aspx
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RECREATION : http://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Leisure-Guide/Pages/default.aspx
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OUTDOOR GYM LOCATIONS : http://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Parks/Pages/OutdoorFitnessEquipment.aspx
TOBACCO REDUCTION
Healthy Lethbridge works with community members to deliver a variety of tobacco reduction and smoking cessation programs.
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CONTACT US
Email:
healthylethbridge@gmail.com
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