Date Range

2013

Description Level

Series

Creator

Lethbridge Living Magazine

Physical Description

Six Issues

History Biographical

Lethbridge Living magazine was founded in 1994 by Robins Southern Printing, then owned by Lethbridge mayor, David Carpenter. From the onset, it was decided that the magazine would publish quarterly, Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. The founding principle behind the magazine was that Lethbridge is a far more interesting and diverse city than most people could imagine. That proved to be correct as the subsequent human-interest stories that it featured were to prove. At the core of this new, glossy magazine were Rick Gillis, publisher; Len Phillips, general manager, Darcy Novakowski, editor/art director; and Martin Oordt, associate editor. The magazine had an incredibly strong group of feature writers who were responsible for its outstanding content. It also worked closely with several local photographers to ensure the quality of the finished product. Lethbridge Living enjoyed the support of dozens of local businesses who recognized the importance of a quality format to advertise their products and services. Initially, the magazine was printed on Robins’ new four-colour press and distributed through Canada Post throughout the city. Cost of printing and distribution were the major expenses that this new magazine encountered. Robins Southern continued to publish up until the Winter edition of 1996, when it was purchased by Martin Oordt and his wife, Mary who continued it successfully for several more years. Tim and Jenn Rempel purchased Lethbridge living in late 2006, taking over its operation in January 2007. Jenn had been a writer and photographer for the magazine for a number of years prior. During their tenure as the magazine’s publishers, Jenn took on the editorial tasks while Tim took on the sales tasks. The magazine went from publishing four issues/year to six, and the team grew from three to five full-time employees and approximately 15 freelance staff, as well as offering a number of home delivery positions. Practicum placements for College and University students were also offered. The publishing umbrella of Lethbridge living grew to include approximately 20 publications/year as different organizations sought to partner and distribute with the Lethbridge living brand. In 2017 the magazine was sold to Dana Inkster. While working as the Communications Officer at The Galt Dana Inkster decided to start a new chapter as Owner and Publisher of Lethbridge Living Magazine to complement her passion for storytelling as a documentary filmmaker. She was able to make the purchase with the inheritance from her biological mother Majorie McKenzie Lethbridge Living was able to reach it 25-year milestone. Mercedes Fawns and Melissa Villeneuve served as editors in these years. The COVID pandemic devasted local businesses that were lifeblood of Lethbridge Living as local advertisers since its inception. The 21st Century impact of social media stories, digital advertising and the exponential increase in the cost of printing and distribution, 2020 marked the end of the glossy magazine era for Lethbridge Living. Dana Inkster decided to make the community archive accessible by donating all hard copies to the Galt Museum & Archives in 2024.

Scope and Content

Jan-Feb Issue 2013: Article: Then & Now: All About the North Side - In our new six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: Celebrating the Vietnamese New Year - Lethbridge's Vietnamese Community preserves and shares it's culture and history through it's new year celebration. Article: Whipping Up a Win -It was a gold-medal finish for team Alberta at the World Culinary Olympics. Article: Saving Grace -Chinook High school adopts Gracie, a service dog in training. Mar-Apr Issue 2013: Article: Then & Now: Highway 3 - In our new six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: Nerds of Lethbridge Unite - Attention nerds, geeks and gamers. The Galt Museum and Archives has a little something you might be interested in: Nerd Fest! Article: The Sothern Alberta Ethnic Association -The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association has been connecting ethno-cultural groups in and to our community since 1977. Article: There's a New President in Town - Meet Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College's eighth President and CEO. May-June Issue 2013: Article: Then & Now: Travel, Tourism and Entertainment -In our six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: Watch For the Signs - Ever Wonder what happened "On this Spot" in history? The Lethbridge Historical Society aims to help us find out. Article: A Place to Call Home -The arts in Sothern Alberta have found a home at Casa, Lethbridge's new community arts centre. July-August Issue 2013: Article: Lethbridge's Young Gun -Meet Local UFC Fighter, Jordan "Young Gun" Mien. Article: Local History 101 Self Guided Tour -Take a stroll downtown with the Galt Museum & Archives' Historic Downtown Lethbridge Audio Walking Tour. Article: Then & Now: Summer Entertainment - In our six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: Discovering Ammolite: Alberta's Gemstone - Southern Alberta is home to ammolite, one of the newest and rarest gemstone in the world. Sept-Oct Issue 2013: Article: Then & Now: Fall's Changing Colours - In our six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: How Does Galt's Garden Grow? - Homegrown Prairie plants make the best gardens, and the Galt Museum & Archives' Garden of Native Prairie Plants proves exactly that. Article: Murder, Mystery and Mayhem - Unsolved Mysteries in Lethbridge. Article: Local Area School Resource Officers - Playing a proactive role in school safety and student well-being are these members of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service. Nov- Dec Issue 2013: Article: Fanboys and Fangirls Unite! - It's going to be a pop culture paradise at Lethbridge Entertainment Expo. Article: Then & Now: It's Christmas Time in the City - In our six-part series, we take a look at how Lethbridge has changed throughout history: for the better, for the worse and in some cases, not at all. Article: You Say Delicious, I Say Umami - For a taste of something new, check out Lethbridge's Umami Shop.

Accession No.

20241055020

Collection

Archive

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