On Facebook and Twitter the other day, I petitioned my dear followers to answer this question:
“What brought you to Lethbridge? What makes you stay? Good or bad – I’m curious to know!”
Here are a few of the more interesting responses:
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Sarah: My Dad was transferred here in 1998, and I fell in love with Lethbridge and its Arts community! It is a great size city to raise my children in, has great schools, wonderful people, and lots of wind to blow any worries away! |
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Kelly: Schooling brought me here, career opportunities and my fiance (and our newly purchased house) keep us here. |
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Kevin: Moved here for college and fell in love with the city. Such a great sense of community, and the people are fantastic! Graduated in April of 2009 and refused to leave. |
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Michael: My job; I brought the Wife; the mortgage is currently keeping us there after my job was swallowed by the “economy” last summer. |
More responses after the jump!
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Melanie: I like the community atmosphere despite it being a city. There’s a lot of diversity and you can get involved in so many different activities if you so wish. I just wish the people were better drivers!! |
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Carleen: University, and University is making me stay haha |
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Bob: The mountains nearby and proximity to family in Calgary brought me here. Great people and easy going living keep me here! |
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Jessica: School brought me here, and is the ONLY thing keeping me here. I can’t wait to get away from the smell. |
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Lori: I came here for university in 89 and still here because i have a decent job. I’m STILL homesick for BC though 🙁 |
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Stacy: I moved here to get away from Calgary. Even though I was raised in the military and have itchy feet, I like Lethbridge enough to come back and practice after Law School. |
Wanna jump in? Do so in the comments!
Previously:
I’m a webslinger located in Lethbridge, AB. I love all things nerdy, like cartoons and videogames, and am also a bit of a foodie. When I travel, I always keep my eyes out for hot springs and great places to adventure with my wife, Melissa.
I came here for school, and I fell in love.
I came here for school, and I fell in love.
Like, romantic love? Or love of the city?
Yes
GRAVITY!!
Gravity brought me here and Gravity is keeping me here.
Damn you GRAVITY!
That's heavy.
yup. Flapping doesn't help either.
Trying to figure out where I should go to school, between Lethbridge and Saskatoon, I figured, hey, new place, nicer weather, mountain views, friendly teachers at the college (who I met during the student for a day opportunity), stories from people at the college, telling me about the program. I loved the city while I was there and want to come back, at least for a visit.