Lethbridge Polytechnic TRG

Well done Sarah! We see you, and the great work you are doing. Sarah is a recent graduate of the TRG program who brings such passion to her work.

Did you know Cartwright Cares contracts in supportive living sites across southwestern Alberta, creating positions for Recreation Therapists - helping to bring Therapeutic Recreation to more rural communities! As a contractor, sites can benefit from Cartwright Cares’ support to ensure high quality, person-centred, recreation programming.

Say hi to Sarah (Cartwright Cares) and the Chinook Lodge Choir. Down a couple members. They performed 2 songs today at Temple City Villa in Cardston. Four Strong Winds and Oh Susanna (with musical shakers on the chorus). 🎶🎹🕺

Congratulations to second-year student Kelsey on receiving a Bethany Care Foundation Scholarship. Bethany scholarships are available to individuals enrolled in health care aide, nursing, health leadership, or allied health post-secondary programs. Kelsey accepted her award last week at the awards event. We are so proud of Kelsey. It is great to see hard work and dedication to her studies pay off.

Meet the TRG on campus cohort of second year students! This group has spent time outdoors recently, experiencing personal nature wellness and nature and outdoor programming. You will start to see more activity on this page as we show you programming from the program lab class.

Are you a graduate looking for employment? A community partner has sent us this job advertisement. We have decided to start posting positions sent to us in hopes of reaching not only students, but graduates as well.

Part-Time Recreation Aide - Fort Macleod, AB - Indeed.com Apply for the Part-Time Recreation Aide job in Fort Macleod, AB! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

We Are Back!

Today is new student orientation at the Polytechnic! Tomorrow, our on-campus and distance learning cohorts kick off classes. We are truly thrilled by the vibrant energy that fills this amazing place!. We look forward to sharing the new learning and new adventures that happen throughout the year.

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🎉 Our amazing Recreation Therapy students are making a real impact! This TR Month, they led a student-driven initiative to raise funds and awareness about the power of Recreation Therapy. Through cookie sales 🍪 and a craft sale 🎨, they raised over $1,800 for the Men's Shed! Even more support is on the way from Pharmasave Coaldale for their round-up program! The total donation will be around $2200.

We are so proud of all the students' dedication, creativity, and advocacy. This is what TR Month is all about: empowering students to make a difference in the community while promoting the profession. 💙👏

Special Thanks to:

Our student leadership group: Taylor, Hannah, Erin, Jasmyn, Elle, Jay, Rikki, Sophie and Ciara.

Men's Sheds Lethbridge & Coaldale - Mike and Mark for coming to meet with students and receive the cheque.

The Pie Store - For lending the commercial kitchen to students for making cookies.

Coaldale Pharmasave- For the top-up funding program, allowing customers to round up the total on their purchases, with donations going to Men's Shed

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Carey Fowler, a past graduate of our program has been working in the NWT for many years. Congratulations on having your work spotlighted Carey! Once a Kodiak, always a Kodiak!

Empowering clients to overcome barriers and reintegrate into their preferred leisure activity is the focus of the Community Leisure Integration Program, led by Recreation Therapist Carey Fowler at Stanton Territorial Hospital.

The Community Leisure Integration Program supports clients in hospital to either learn a new leisure activity or be reintroduced to one they previously enjoyed. Through one-on-one sessions, Carey works alongside clients to motivate and boost confidence, decrease barriers, and build independence so clients can successfully engage in community leisure programs on their own.

Staff support is gradually reduced as clients gain their confidence and feel comfortable, showing increased self-confidence and self-worth, improved physical health, new social connections and reduced isolation, and greater independence.

February is Therapeutic Recreation Month. Join us in acknowledging and celebrating our great Recreation Therapy team and staff who provide this service.

We are incredibly proud of our students and the amazing work they’ve done in support of Therapeutic Recreation Month! 👏

Our students came together to plan and bake homemade cookies for a special TR Month fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting the Men’s Sheds initiative. Using a commercial kitchen and applying their Food Safe training, they demonstrated professionalism, teamwork, and a strong commitment to community well-being.

This project reflects what therapeutic recreation is all about: connection, inclusion, and making a meaningful difference beyond the classroom. Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser and helped make it a success! More to come on how many cookies were sold and how much money was raised. 🍪💙

Last chance for cookies! Order forms AND money are due tomorrow. Thank you to those who have supported this fundraiser
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Shout out to our faculty and students! Thanks for the support ATRA.