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livingbuzz Environment Lethbridge welcomes new Executive Director MARCH 3 & 4, 2016 CALGARY, ALBERTA JOIN US AT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT MAGAZINE MEDIA EVENT IN WESTERN CANADA AFTER AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH, Environment Lethbridge is pleased to welcome Kathleen Sheppard as its new Executive Director. “We are very excited to have Kathleen join the Environment Lethbridge team,” says Mike Spencer, Chair of Environment Lethbridge’s Executive Committee. “We have big plans for the next three years, and I know that Kathleen’s skills and experience will be crucial in ensuring Environment Lethbridge’s success.” Originally from Southern Alberta, Kathleen brings more than 25 years of experience in the non-profit sector to Environment Lethbridge. Most recently, she was the Executive Director with Social Planning Cowichan, located in Duncan, B.C. Prior to that, she worked as the Director of Operations for The Land Conservancy of B.C. Kathleen has a bachelor of science in geography and biology, and a certificate in nonprofit and voluntary sector management. “I am thrilled to be joining Environment Lethbridge at this critical time,” Kathleen says. “I look forward to working with local businesses, government, and community members to establish Lethbridge as a leader in sustainability.” During the upcoming year, Environment Lethbridge will focus on providing information and resources related to waste reduction and recycling. Among the first tasks for Environment Lethbridge’s new Executive Director will be to develop sustainability benchmarks, to establish a one-stop hub for sustainability information, and to collaborate with local community partners to promote existing sustainability initiatives. Established in 2013, Environment Lethbridge inspires and equips people to create widespread community action and engagement towards sustainability. Environment Lethbridge is always looking to involve the community in the work it does. Community members and anyone who wishes to volunteer are encouraged to contact Environment Lethbridge through its website: environmentlethbridge.ca. Expand your knowledge, skills and networks in editorial, design, digital media, circulation, sales and the business of publishing. PublisherElements Star Press bright print. brilliant service. AMPA acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) of the Department of Canadian Heritage, as well as the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Media Fund (AMF). Boost your life! 4 locations in lethbridge ready to give you a boost! West 550 University Drive W. (403) 394-2468 NortH 3115 - 26 Avenue N. (403) 330-3639 soutH 2412 Fairway Plaza Road S. (403) 320-8633 PArK PlACe MAll 501 - 1 Avenue S. (403) 331-0039 BoosterJuice.com Check out lethbridgeliving.com for more local news. LETHBRIDGELIVING.COM 394_LethbridgeLivingAd.indd 1 JAN-FEB 2016 13 12-06-06 10:00 AM