- Mitsuko Yamada Recognition
May 21st, 2025 – Lethbridge, AB
On May 21st members of the LTS gathered to recognize Mitsuko Yamada from Towada City, Japan. Mitsuko arrived in Lethbridge on April 16th and is staying with her daughter and family. She has had the opportunity of visiting various venues including Writing on Stone Provincial Park, where she safely encountered a rattlesnake! She as well visited Niagara Falls, Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo! A busy lady. She will be in Lethbridge until the beginning of June after she attends her grandson’s grade XII graduation.
Mitsuko getting up and personal to Niagara Falls along with her daughter, Takako and granddaughter Ako
A great evening of celebration as we recognized our guest from Towada City
Director for Towada City relations, Carol Pickett and Mitsuko Yamada
Enjoying bar b que dinner
Mitsuko has “built” her hamburger to perfection
16 members of LTS gathered to enjoy the bar b que
- Acknowledging Support: MP Rachael Thomas and the Lethbridge Twinning Society
Lethbridge, AB
Michael Bennett - Lethbridge Twinning Society for Culver City and Lethbridge Member of Parliament, Rachael Thomas.
MP Thomas has always been a supporter of our society which is greatly appreciated.
- Mitsuko Yamada Visit
April, 2025 – Lethbridge, AB
Mitsuko Yamada from Towada City is here in Lethbridge for a visit. It is wonderful to keep up the contact with our Sister City if even with one person at a time.
Mitsuko Yamada taking in the sights of Lethbridge
- 45th Annual "Ice Breaker Road Race"
April 27th, 2025
Members of the Lethbridge twinning society participated in the 45th annual icebreaker road race in Great Falls on April 27. The weather for the road race was terrific and it was bright and sunny and warm.
An estimate of the participants in the races would be about 3000 so a very good turnout this year.
There were three races that you could participate in the 5 mile the 3 mile and a 1 mile. It was a fun day and we had an opportunity of visiting some nice restaurants, enjoying some fabulous food and also a little bit of shopping and some sightseeing.
It was great to see that the city of Great Falls Civic Center, where the races began were flying the Canadian flag alongside the Star-Spangled Banner and the Montana State flag. That was very welcoming for the Canadians that did come down to Great Falls.
The start of one of the races.
Titus from Lethbridge registered for the three mile race.
Michael Bennett from Lethbridge registers for the three mile race
Michael and Titus in front of the Great Falls civic centre before the races
Our group together with Great Falls resident (and our host) Jack Allen
The Ice Breaker Road Race mascot, “Pacer” added to the fun at the races
“Some came for the food” - excellent food served up at Applebees!
- Listening and Leadership: A Conversation with Premier Smith
November 30, 2024 – Lethbridge, AB
On November 30, 2024, we had the unique opportunity to attend a private gathering with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, alongside a small group of just 15 participants.
It was a meaningful chance to share our perspectives and hear directly from the Premier on key issues. We were truly impressed by her personable and engaging approach.
Thank you,
Harold Pereverseff
(President, Lethbridge Twinning Society)
403-330-6119
