You can celebrate your neighbour through a special City of Lethbridge program.
The ‘Mighty Neighbour: Super Summer Edition’ is back this year, and nominations are open. The campaign launched in 2024 and gives kudos to the unsung heroes of neighbourhoods around Lethbridge who help make their local community friendlier, safer and more welcoming for everyone.
“After a successful launch in 2024, we continued the program through the summer and again this past winter,” says Heather Gowland, Transportation Communications Strategist. “We saw firsthand how much people appreciate their neighbours, so we knew we had to keep it going another year.”
This summer’s campaign will highlight everyday actions that make a big difference, like picking up litter, cleaning out gutters, and being a responsible pet owner.
Fun characters supporting the initiative include Lena the Litter Legend, Poop-Scoopin’ Penny, and Gavin the Gutter-Buddy in his new summer look.
“Summer tends to bring out the best in community spirit,” says Ashley Walker, Parks Community Coordinator.
“It’s the perfect time to highlight the small acts of kindness that help our neighbourhoods thrive. We’ve added a new character -Gavin the Gutter-Buddy, for those neighbours who help keep storm drains clear of leaves and trash to reduce water pollution.”
Nominations can be made online until the end of September.
“We look forward to hearing about the everyday heroes who make their neighbourhoods mighty good places to live-one good deed at a time,” Walker adds.
A nomination will be chosen randomly each month, and the nominator will get a small gift of recognition to share with their nominee.
