AgeCare Columbia - Lethbridge Retirement Homes - retirement Communities Lethbridge

In honour of the 10 Year Anniversary of Columbia, we are holding a very special day to recognize our staff and residents who have made Columbia, the best choice in retirement living for seniors in Lethbridge.

On April 26th, we will all join in celebration! Music, great food and even a fun family photo booth will make this a day to remember.

Thank you to all the residents, staff, families, volunteers, vendors and our community who have supported us over the last 10 years. We look forward to many years of success ahead.

In honour of October 1st the International Day of the Older Person, Columbia Retirement Community, CTV, Lethbridge Herald, 98.1 CKVN Radio hold our annual Seniors of Distinction Awards Celebration.

Together we are so proud to recognize and celebrate the contributions, achievements and diversity of our local seniors through our award and nomination process. Awards take place at Columbia Retirement Community each year and we always are very blessed with many special guests on our big day.

Lethbridge Seniors of Distinction Winners 2011 are:

Lethbridge Herald Leadership Award:

CTV Community Service Award:

AgeCare Arts Award:

Lethbridge Seniors of Distinction Winners 2010 are:

Honourable Mayor Tarlek,

Alice Takacs, Representing Greg Weadick, MLA,

Our very special Mike LeBlanc our Master of Ceremonies with Dory Rossiter CTV were on hand to present these very special awards.

Lethbridge Herald Leadership Award:

Winner: Ms. Mary Smolnicky

CTV Community Service Award:

Winner: Ms. Donna Tietz

AgeCare Arts Award:

Winner: Mr. Evan Gushul

98.1 Healthy Living Award:

Winner: Mr. Lola Heaven

Accreditation Canada is an independent group responsible for the national review and accreditation of senior care facilities across Canada. Organizations and communities will only be awarded their Accreditation Seal if they have successfully implemented all the required organizational practices and have a clear commitment to safety.

Surveyors from Accreditation Canada reviewed all AgeCare communities in Alberta and British Columbia in the fall of 2010. They reviewed documents, observed staff and care practices, interviewed key stakeholders and community partners. From this process, results are then shared with AgeCare.

We are proud to announce, Accreditation Canada recognized AgeCare for our industry-leading practices, a rare citation. AgeCare and our staff have been recognized for their exemplary and innovative implementation of the new Alberta Health Services - Supportive Living Program at Sunrise Gardens, Brooks, Alberta.

Additionally, we were cited for our ability to work in partnership with our community and regional healthcare partners to provide the seamless delivery of care and services.

AgeCare continues to look for further opportunities and ways to promote excellence within our organization.