Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

[1980's-1990's]

Physical Description

35mm Color slide

Physical Condition

Good

History Biographical

The Chinook Country Tourist Association is a not-for-profit organization serving the tourism industry in southern Alberta since 1969. Their mandate is tourism pormotion and development in the area known as Chinook Country. Chinook Country borders British Columbia to the west, Montana to the south, Calgary city limits to the north and Writing-On-Stone Park to the east. Chinook Country Tourist Association has a partnership with the City of Lethbridge operating two Visitor Information Centres in the city which help over 50,000 visitors to Lethbridge annually. The association is an advocate for the tourist industry of southwest Alberta and they believe in tourist development, historical preservation, cultural identity and economic growth. Chinook Tourist Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and membership from the community.

Acquisition Source

Chinook Country Tourist Association

Scope and Content

A view of the Sportsplex on Scenic Drive and Mayor Magrath Drive. The Sportsplex was built when Lethbridge held the 1975 Canada Winter Games. Today the building is called the Enmax Centre and holds 7,100 people. The building is used for many of the city's major events, from three-ring circuses to major concerts. It is also home to WHL team The Lethbridge Hurricanes.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

20101016440

Collection

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