Lethbridge High Level Bridge Celebrating 100 years 1909 – 2009

2008 – 2009 ANNUAL REVIEWLethbridge High Level BridgeCelebrating 100 years1909 – 2009

Past PresidentsHonorary MembersG.A. Magrath........ 1889-1890R.E. Sherlock........ 1891-1892C.F.P. Conybeare... 1893H. Bentley ............ 1894T. Curry ................ 1895H. Bentley ............ 1896-1898W. Colpman.......... 1899-1900M. Barford............ 1901-1905M. Young.............. 1906C.F.P. Conybeare... 1907-1908C.G.K. Nourse ....... 1909-1910Dennis Hatt, 2008-2009 PresidentG.M. Hatch ........... 1911E.A. Cunningham.. 1912W.C. Ives.............. 1913G.R. Marnock........ 1914-1921C.F. Jamieson ....... 1921R.J. Dinning.......... 1922S.J. Shephard ....... 1923-1924H.W. Crawford ...... 1925A.B. Hogg............. 1926E.E. MacKay ......... 1927W.S. Galbraith ...... 1928Building BridgesA.G. Baalim .......... 1929-1930R.W. Greenway ..... 1931-1934W.T. Hill................ 1934-1935R. Barrowman ...... 1936-1937Connecting PeopleC.A. MacMillan ..... 1938-1942L.E. Fairbairn ....... 1943G.B. Davies .......... 1944-1945C.A. Bryant........... 1945-1946Growing BusinessM.B. Wilkinson ..... 1946-1947E.R. McFarland ..... 1947-1948H. Barrett............. 1948-1949F.T. King ............... 1949-1950S.R. Lamb............. 1950-1951R.J. Kitson ............ 1951-1952F. Calder .............. 1952-1953C.J.F. Beny............ 1953-1954R.C. Ellison........... 1954-1955G. Lomas.............. 1955-1956A.W. Shackleford .. 1956-1957W.E. Huckvale ...... 1957-1958R.C. Tenant........... 1958-1959W.P. Davidson ...... 1958-1959C.L. Sibbald ......... 1959-1960G.L. Black............. 1960-1961F.S. Weatherup..... 1961-196202 I Lethbridge Chamber of CommerceA.C. Anderson ...... 1962-1963A. Ericksen........... 1963-1964G.W. Lomas .......... 1964-1965D.G.W. Sutherland 1965-1966C.W. Mowers ........ 1966-1967C.W. Redfern ........ 1967-1968D.F. McPherson..... 1968-1969J. Lackie ............... 1969-1970R.M. Tanner.......... 1970-1971T.A. Bland ............ 1971-1972L. Singer .............. 1972-1973O.C. Stubbs .......... 1973-1974R.C. Hill................ 1974-1975J.R. Dunstan ......... 1975-1976R.H. Robinson ...... 1976-1977J.K. Kirchner......... 1977-1978J.E. Fortune .......... 1978-1979C.S. Malmberg...... 1979-1980C.E.G. Brown ........ 1980-1981Arthur Batty ......... 1981-1982Bob Giesbrecht..... 1982-1983David Irving ......... 1983-1984Dalton Jordan ....... 1984-1985Richard Davidson.. 1985-1986Estelle Botfield..... 1986-1987Bill Gibson ........... 1987-1988Bill Gibson ........... 1988-1989Les Talbot ............ 1989-1990John Gray ............. 1990-1991Gordon Keith........ 1991-1992Jim Duff................ 1992-1993Donna Allan ......... 1993-1994Doug McLaughlin.. 1994-1995Bill Jackson .......... 1995-1996Paul Wolsey ......... 1996-1997Marc Sabourin...... 1997-1998Mark Switzer ........ 1998-1999Bob Bartlett ......... 1999-2000Rick Ross ............. 2000-2001Marianne Gray ..... 2001-2002Tom Ackerman...... 2002-2003Ron Bain .............. 2003-2004Dennis Chinner..... 2004-2005Elizabeth Findlay . 2005-2006Bruce Milne.......... 2006-2007Bruce Webster...... 2007-2008Dennis Hatt .......... 2008-2009R.J. DinningSenator W.A. BuchananJ.T. Watson ........... 1949E. G. Sick ............. 1950Dr. W.W. Fairfield.. 1950C.S. Noble ............ 1951A.G. Baalim .......... 1951R.R. Davidson....... 1956H.G. Long ............. 1956W.T. Hill................ 1958T.B. Campbell ....... 1962R.H. Painter ......... 1963E.R. McFarland ..... 1963K. Andrews........... 1966Hon. E.C. Manning 1966J.J. Flaherty .......... 1967A.B. Hogg............. 1968L.C. Halmrast ....... 1969N. Botterill ........... 1969A.W. Shackleford .. 1973C.J.F. Beny............ 1974F.T. King ............... 1975R.C. Ellison........... 1975G. Lomas .............. 1976A.E. Palmer .......... 1976L.S. Turcotte......... 1976A.C. Anderson ...... 1978Dr. D.F. McPherson 1978A. Johnston .......... 1978R.C. Hill................ 1984C.S. Malmberg...... 1986Arthur Batty ......... 1988Jerry Kirchner....... 2006Richard Davidson . 2006Rick Ross ............. 2008Dale Martin Sr. ..... 2008

Building the BridgeMajor events occurred in local railway transportationabout this time. In November 1905, the CPRannounced that Lethbridge would become a divisionalpoint on the Crowsnest line, that distinction beingtransferred from Macleod. As a result, a UnionStation was built to serve the CPR, the AR&I, and theGreat Northern railways; extensive railway yards wereput in place, including 8 miles of new track; and a 10-stall roundhouse, shops, and freight sheds wereconstructed. All these things were dependent upon athrough railway and so a major bridge to cross theBelly River to the west was essential to the plan. (Atthe time, Lethbridge was located at the end of a 1-1/2-mile-long spur line, which necessitated trains runningin to the town, then backing out.) As a result of thesedevelopments, which the Board was told about ameeting on 18 May 1904, Lethbridge was assured ofbecoming the major distributing centre in the region.The railway yards, particularly, proved to be a seriousbarrier between North and South Lethbridge and theBoard of Trade in June discussed various ways ofsolving the problem. Many were in favour of asubway; some wanted it at the north end of RoundStreet (now Fifth Street South), others at the end ofGlyn Street (now Seventh Street South). In the end,neither was built and the Galt Street (now SecondStreet South) level crossing was used until Sage’sBridge (the 9th Street Overhead Bridge) was built tocross the railway yards in 1911 and the 13th StreetSubway was put in place in 1913.Also, the Board of Trade had long been concernedabout a traffic bridge over the Belly River. Farmers tothe west, whose natural market was Lethbridge, hadto endure the long descent into the river valley withtheir produce, then a long hard pull with their teamsand wagons to reach the city. Many simply refused tosubject their horses to the climb and dealt inClaresholm or elsewhere instead. When the CPR inJuly proposed the modern CP Rail High Level Bridge,the Board of Trade suggested that a traffic bridge beincluded in the design. Correspondence between WM.Whyte, vice-president of the CPR in Winnipeg, and theBoard of Trade continued for a time.An inclined railway, called The Incline, used to transport coal carsfrom Drift Mines Nos. 1-9 to The Bankhead about 1885. From thereit was loaded onto narrow gauge railway cars for shipment tomarket. The CP Rail High Level Bridge, built in 1907-09 is nowlocated immediately to the right (south) of the inclined railway.The CPR was willing to include the traffic bridgeprovided someone else would bear the cost. In theend, the traffic bridge proved to be very costly and nomoney was forthcoming from the new provincialgovernment. By November, the new bridge, without atraffic bridge, was a certainty and drilling was goingon to determine the geologic structure in preparationfor building foundations. The bridge was completed inJune 1909.Article and photograph courtesy ofLethbridge – From Coal Town to Commercial Centre –A Business Historyby Dr. Alex Johnston,published by the Lethbridge Historical Society, 1997Photo credit: Sir Alexandar Galt Museum / P 19640112000GP“Farmers to the west, whose naturalmarket was Lethbridge, had toendure the long descent into the rivervalley with their produce, then along hard pull with their teams andwagons to reach the city.”2008-2009 Annual Review I 03

President’s MessageJune 30th marked the end of another year and more importantly, the beginning of a new year. Before we look forward to thefuture, let’s take a few moments and look back over the past year, I believe another successful year for the LethbridgeChamber of Commerce.Success can be defined in many ways, but what defines success at our Chamber is involvement of our members. It is truethe committees are the backbone of our Chamber, but the committees would not work without the volunteers. Again thevolunteers came forward and worked hard on our programs and developing resolutions to be presented not only at theprovincial level but at the Canadian Chamber as well. Truly our Chamber is well respected at all levels. Resolutionspresented by our Chamber at the national and provincial chamber meetings were all passed and became part of therespective policy manual presented to respective governments. Resolutions reflect the continued knowledge, strength andleadership of our committees.Dennis Hatt, 2008-2009 PresidentAgain, we enjoyed strong support at the President’s Dinner, Business of the Year Awards Breakfast, annual fundraiser –Dinner & Auction, Mix & Mingles and of course the well attended golf tournament. This was the second year of the F.I.R.E.Awards and there were over 190 nominations for 8 award categories. This year began the new member “Meet & Greet”,introducing and encouraging new members to join our committees and providing details of what our Chamber is about.Speaking of new members, the Chamber continues to grow, as close to 100 businesses joined during the past year. This isan outstanding achievement considering the economic downturn which began last October and a tribute to our staff andmembers, who continue to make our Chamber work.Building BridgesConnecting PeopleGrowing BusinessWe supported the Canadian Chamber requesting MPs from all parties to consider Canadians and work together; weprovided pre-budget consultations both provincially and federally and spoke out against the “Buy American” provisions inthe U.S. Government Stimulus Package. Because of our letter campaign, the Great Falls Chamber has requested a meetingwith us to discuss common interests and goals.During the year, the Governmental Affairs Committee began to educate themselves on the City’s budget process with thegoal to provide input prior to the City’s next budget and represent our members in the process. We were also a member ofTeam Lethbridge, with our community groups representing our city at meetings with the Provincial Government.The year certainly has been very busy and I thank all of you for allowing me the opportunity. As Chamber President, theyear went by so fast and I have learned so much. Thanks to all the volunteers for their hard work, dedication and support.Now to look forward to next year -- already, planning has started for the 2010 Alberta Chambers’ Annual General Meeting inLethbridge next spring. I know that the Chamber will continue to have a full plate and I wish new President Paul Pharo andthe new Executive and Board all the best.Finally, I wish to pass on my thanks to the staff; Jody, Brent, Heather, Alyssa and Bosco. Thank you for all that you do.Dennis R. Hatt2008-2009 President04 I Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Connecting People“The Lethbridge Chamber ofCommerce called on federal politicalparties Tuesday to stop theirpartisan bickering and begin findingGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS• AGRICULTURE/INDUSTRY/TRANSPORTATION AFFAIRS •BOARD OF DIRECTORSEXECUTIVE COMMITTEESTOURISM CONNECTIONSTAFFBrent BotfieldHeather ScotlandAlyssa CameronBosco BaptistaJody NilssonBUSINESS & EDUCATION • COMMUNICATION • MEMBER SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS• FINANCE •concrete solutions to thecountry’s economic turmoil.”The Chamber has been the voice ofbusiness in Lethbridge since 1889.A strong membership base, combined with thework of hundreds of volunteers, has given theLethbridge Chamber of Commerce recognitionlocally, provincially and nationally.2008-2009 2008-2009 Annual Annual Review ReviewI 03 I 05

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Finance CommitteeMandate:Chair:To monitor and influence the financial status of the Chamber of Commerce to achieveits goals and objectives.Susan SnicerThe Finance Committee credits the strong fiscal health of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce to thecontribution and support from Chamber Members, previous Chamber Finance Committees and Executive, theMember Services Committee, and the Chamber office staff. Because of this responsible financial management byboth current and past Chamber leadership, reserve funds are available for new and ongoing projects such asreplacing carpet throughout and painting the interior office this summer.“I’m proud to be part of the Chamber as your current Vice-President Finance and assure all members that yourFinance Committee will be prudent and responsible in managing the budget and expenses of the Lethbridge Chamber.”Sue SnicerSusan SnicerCharlton & Hill Ltd.SusanBurrows-JohnsonThe Galt Museum &ArchivesDennis ChinnerRBC DominionSecurities Inc.FINANCE COMMITTEEKimberley FinnThe UPS Store #378Adam GastNational BankFinancialKathryn GlowaNational BankFinancialDennis HattScotiabankJoseph MatthewJ.A. MatthewArchitect Ltd.Paul PharoStringam DeneckyBrandi TindallScotiabankBruce WebsterAlberta Chambers’ 2010 AGM Planning CommitteeCo-Chairs: Dennis Chinner & Bruce Milne• The 2010 AGM Planning Committee is in the process of planning activities and events for the AlbertaChambers’ 2010 AGM hosted here in Lethbridge May 13, 14 and 15, 2010.• Committee members Sue Snicer and Marion McEntee accompanied executive members President DennisHatt, President-Elect Paul Pharo and General Manager Jody Nilsson to the 2009 Alberta Chambers AGM inGrande Prairie (May 2009) to promote the 2010 AGM in Lethbridge.• Lethbridge, as host chamber, provided a breakfast highlighting the Economic Development Lethbridgepromotional video, and the invitation to attend the Lethbridge ACC AGM in 2010.ALBERTA CHAMBERS’ 2010 AGM PLANNING COMMITTEEDennis ChinnerRBC Dominion Securities Inc.Bruce MilneMilne Pritchard LawOfficeColette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupWayne BrewerServus Credit Union Ltd.Lettie CroskeryTeamworks Career CentreJames FreyAlberta Employment andImmigrationJulie HaneltClutter No MoreDennis HattScotiabankLorraine KerkhoffNaftac Commodities Inc.Marion McEnteeColumbia Assisted LivingStephanie PalechekOldman WatershedCouncilPaul PharoStringam DeneckyRandy Tremel &Colette TremelBMO Bank of MontrealSusan SnicerCharlton & Hill Ltd.JoanneSteed-TakasakiJosta Consulting Inc.Brandie WildeSt. Michael’s HealthCentre2008-2009 Annual ReviewI 03 I 07

Bruce PrimeauSandman HotelMelody GarnerCanadian Home Builders’AssociationColette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBill AldousDundee Private InvestorsKim AosCostco Wholesale CanadaDarren BorasWard Bros.Construction Ltd.Wayne BrewerServus Credit Union Ltd.Jim BrownEmpower PerformanceGroupJim CampbellLethbridge CommunityNetworkLesley Colburn-SwartzPro Plant CareTerry DanielEmpress Theatre SocietySandra DufresneHoly Spirit CatholicSchoolsCurtis BurtonSandman HotelCandace McKenzieLethbridge Lodge Hotel &Conference CentreLen BowcottKoocanusa Publications /BetterBookChris BruceChinook Country TouristAssociationKathi BurnettRamada Hotel & SuitesTerry DanielEmpress TheatreBUSINESS & EDUCATION COMMITTEELiz FindlayGreen Acres FoundationMich ForsterLethbridge SchoolDistrict #51Gerard GibbsEmpress Theatre SocietyGeri Hecker5th on 5th Youth Services/ Lethbridge YouthFoundationMitch JentinkMeyers Norris Penny LLPPenni KissReeves CollegeChad LeavittWal-Mart Canada Inc.NorthBarb Lloyd5th on 5th Youth Services/ Lethbridge YouthFoundationKen McLeanThird Academy SchoolGerald McConaghyFaculty of Education,University of LethbridgeCraig MilnerEast Side Mario’sFabian PahlPre Paid Legal Care ofCanadaTracy PahlPre Paid LegalCare of CanadaAndy ReevesRemco MemorialsSue ReevesRemco MemorialsDenise ScottGas King OilCompany Ltd.TOURISM CONNECTION COMMITTEEDoran DegensteinFort Whoop-UpInterpretive CentreIndian Battle ParkWayne DwornikGlobal LethbridgeRobin GardnerCanhost Group Inc.Sacha JohnsonHoliday Inn ExpressSuzanne LintAllied Arts CouncilBarry LitunLethbridge SchoolDistrict #51Judy SchrempfFinancial Health ClubJudy Stolk-IngramTeamworks Career CentreGreg StonehockerAction CoachRandy TremelBMO Bank of MontrealMargaret VennardChinook Regional CareerTransitions for YouthDavid WatsonAir Jump /Bell Mobility Inc.Brandie WildeSt Michael’s HealthCentreKerry LoweEconomic DevelopmentLethbridgeBridget MearnsExhibition ParkEmil SherwoodHeritage MotelTed StilsonDowntown LethbridgeAnine VonkemanThe Galt Museum &ArchivesBusiness & Education CommitteeMandate: To assist students to become responsible citizens by encouraging them to develop apositive attitude, self-confidence and self-respect, and to reward them for citizenship andpositive social skills.Co-Chairs: Melody Garner & Bruce Primeau• Adopt a Citizen of Tomorrow – This program continues to build momentum and goodwill in area schools as studentsare recognized for positive behaviors. Chamber member partners donate gifts to the schools; the ceremoniesthemselves reflect the personality and uniqueness of each school; a Gotcha event at St. Mary’s or a Citizen ofTomorrow assembly at St. Pat’s – all focused on positive reinforcement for good behaviors. To date the program hasabout 30 partners in about 22 schools covering approximately 61 grades in both the separate and public schooldivisions, and the annual wrap up event invites all the winners and their families to an evening of fun, food andcelebration.• Careers in Trades’ Breakfast – This annual event highlights the Careers in Trades Demo Day at the Exhibition Park inApril. This event brings the school community and the trade business community together for a hands on day oflearning and experiencing what today’s trades entail. The breakfast itself feeds almost 200 volunteers to get theirday off on the right track.• Speaker’s Bureau Forum – This exciting undertaking set to launch in early September 09 will be used as a databasefor schools to invite experienced lecturers with a variety of backgrounds to speak at area schools and bring realworld expertise into the classroom.“Our Committee is a dedicated group of individuals who are looking to close the gap between schools and the businesscommunity and offer whatever is needed to ensure the gap is ever narrowing.” Bruce PrimeauTourism Connection CommitteeMandate: To connect tourism entities and businesses in the City of Lethbridge.Co-Chairs: Curtis Burton & Candace McKenzie• A Peek at Next Week in Lethbridge, sent out weekly to all Chamber members by the Chamber, is coordinatedthrough the Chamber office and various tourism stakeholder groups to promote local activities and events.• F.I.R.E. Awards – First Impression Recognition of Excellence Awards – honour employees in the tourism andhospitality industries, who exemplify excellence in their customer service. The 2nd Annual F.I.R.E. AwardsBanquet was held in January 2009 where eight winners were honoured in front of an audience of 150attendees.• Ballot boxes with new branding developed in collaboration with Lethbridge College students have beendistributed to various community locations to collect nominations for the 2010 awards celebration.“2009 has been a tremendously successful year for theTourism Connection Committee, with great strides beingmade in several key areas, not the least of which has beenthe re-branding of the FIRE Awards. I have enjoyed the timespent with fellow committee members as we all focused on anew direction and achieving goals set out at the onset of theyear.” Curtis Burton“The Tourism Connection Committee, reflecting a widevariety of expertise and knowledge, works with the businesscommunity of Lethbridge to provide support and structurefor tourism related initiatives.” Candace McKenzie08 I Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Governmental Affairs CommitteeMandate: To influence the process and policy of government in the context of the goals and objectivesof the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.Co-Chairs: Tom Ackerman & Stephan Mogdan• The Alberta Royalty Review – The Governmental Affairs committee revisited the Royalty Review of 2007/2008and made significant modifications concentrated on revenue/expense analysis and prudent financialforecasting based on current market fluctuations.• City of Lethbridge – Since the City has a three-year budget, we agreed that the City of Lethbridge and theLethbridge Chamber should meet on a semi-annual basis to proactively work together on the budgeting from abusiness and operations perspective.• Alberta EnergyDiscussions have now started within the committee regarding power generation, transmission infrastructureand renewable energy subsidizations. Within Alberta and Canada, there is considerable discussions about oil,coal, and carbon sequestration technology. There have also been talks regarding the future focus of longerrange implications of the Regional Land Use Planning process.• Heart of the City – Grace Duff is a Committee and Chamber representative on this committee, which is lookingat the redevelopment of the downtown area. “City Circles”, a City initiative to plan for the city’s futuregrowth, is also being looked at by the committee to provide more information to the business community andreceive their input.Stephen MogdanStringam DeneckyTom AckermanCIBC Wood GundyGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEEBruce GaltsGalko Homes Ltd.Kathryn GlowaNational Bank FinancialBerga MoenTorry Lewis Abells LLPJay PalmerStringam Denecky“Who you are makes a difference. This committee does make a difference not only to those who participate, but also to thebusinesses of Lethbridge and area. Municipal taxation, Alberta oil and gas royalties and the Canada Pension Plan are some of theissues which we have undertaken on behalf of the members of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. I am proud to be a part ofthis progressive committee.” Tom AckermanClarence ArnoldussenBridge City Chrysler JeepLtd.David CarpenterDavid B. CarpenterProfessional CorporationKerry DaltonATB FinancialGrace DuffLethbridge CentreClint DunfordWayne DwornikGlobal LethbridgeWally EvdokimoffW. Evdokimoff &Associates Ltd.Barry HarperB.E. HarperManagement LtdDennis HattScotiabankGeri HeckerLethbridge YouthFoundationDwayne HuberAirtech Heating & AirConditioning Ltd.John La ForestSouth Country TreatmentCentreMark LencuchaMark J. LencuchaProfessional CorporationLyal SakamotoWesbridge ConstructionLtd.Emil SherwoodHeritage MotelJohn SquarekOasis Energy Inc.Carolyn ThomasThomas TileGreg WeadickMLA, Lethbridge WestBruce WebsterDaniel ZopoulaBridges of HopeInternational Network ofDevelopment AgenciesInc.2008-2009 2008-2009 Annual Annual Review ReviewI 03 I 09

Allan FriesenAlberta Blue CrossColette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBev BellamyOldman WatershedCouncilDick BoorsmaAsyma Systems Ltd.Len BowcottKoocanusa Publications /The BetterBookAlthea BuhlerMinuteman PressTerry DanielEmpress Theatre SocietyCOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEEJames FreyAlberta Employment andImmigrationGerard GibbsEmpress Theatre SocietyCorynn HubickVolunteer LethbridgeJohn La ForestSouth Country TreatmentCentreMatt LaversKB Heating & AirConditioning Ltd.Michael MadoreMulligans GolfChealsea MastermanCKVN 98.1(Golden West Radio)Connie-MarieRiedlhuberRhapsody Life Design /Money MentorsEd SandauVolunteer LethbridgeShilpa StockerWestwinds ManagementSolutions Inc.Rick UrselKing Electric(Lethbridge) Ltd.Communications CommitteeMandate:Chair:To assist the Chamber staff in communicating the ongoing activities of the ChamberExecutive, Board of Directors and committees, in a professional manner.Allan FriesenThe Communication Committee’s overarching goal is to consider the Chamber’s communication opportunities,including Chamber News, media coverage, print and web-based tools that ensure effective and consistentcommunications to reflect and enhance the Chamber’s professional image.In addition to contributing to the format and content of the Chamber News and providing input and suggestions forthe Annual Review, the committee believes the website is increasingly valuable as a primary communicationvehicle and continues to adapt and engage our community.“I am very grateful to work with a very dedicated and talented team of volunteers on the Communications Committee.In general, it seems that the most excellent people are those that volunteer, and our Chamber atracts the ‘best of the best’.”Allan FriesenMarion McEnteeColumbia Assisted Living /Agecare Investments Ltd.Colette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBosco BaptistaChamber RepresentativeAlthea BuhlerMinuteman PressRon BuntonPrint PartnersLettie CroskerySelect RecruitingGlen DavidsonDionysios Restaurant /Amp-All Pro Sound &LightingVal FalconerThe Elf and ToadstoolBruce GaltsGalko Homes Ltd.Emma GoerzenHire StandardMEMBER SERVICES & SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEELeanne GustBusiness DevelopmentBank of CanadaJulie HaneltClutter No MoreRichard HebertYMCA LethbridgeGerry Jensen1st Choice Savings &Credit Union Ltd.Lorrie KothigKPMG LLPConnie KnoxBusiness DevelopmentBank of CanadaWalter MontinaMontina Insurance &Financial Services Inc.Karen RomolliwaAnthem Properties /Centre Village MallLaurie RuffVolunteer LethbridgeJulie SarichBMO Bank of MontrealJoanne Steed-TakasakiJosta Consulting Inc.Bruce ThurstonManagement ResourceServicesBrandi TindallScotiabankRandy TremelBMO Bank of MontrealBrandie WildeSt. Michael’s HealthCentreKelsey YulePurely InspiredMember Services & Special Events CommitteeMandate: To identify and respond to the changing needs of the membership of the Chamber and toincrease that membership.Co-Chairs: Colette Acheson & Marion McEntee• Meet and Greet New Members Program, where attendance has increased from only 4 businesses the first timethe Chamber hosted the event to 13 at the most recent.• Highlights of the Tropical Dinner & Auction event included unrelated his & hers winners coincidentallywearing the same costume at this annual Chamber fundraiser.• Adding electronic payment options for Chamber members has added extra value and convenience for memberbusinesses by streamlining their payment process.• Mix and Mingle events continue to highlight the scope and variety of Chamber businesses, most recently heldin the Galt museum for the first time which proved to be a great venue.• The Chamber Fun Golf Scramble is held as a thank you to all the Chamber members and volunteers.“I do enjoy the Member Services Committee because it isoften the ‘first point’ of contact for new businesses joining.As well, Member Services is responsible for many of the funChamber activities hosted over the year, which makes it easyto solicit volunteer participation for our committees.”Colette Acheson“The volunteers on this committee are great. Many hours arespent organizing and hosting these events. The enthusiasmof the members is contagious and helps make all events funfor everyone. Thank you.” Marion McEntee10 I Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Agriculture/Industrial/Transportation Affairs(AITA) CommitteeMandate:To represent the agriculture, industrial and transportation sectors, with a focus on economicdevelopment and sustainable economic viability.Co-Chairs: John Arnold & Andy Kovacs• Water for Sustainability Resolution approved at the Alberta Chamber of Commerce AGM and nationalized in scopeand seeking approval at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM in September 2009.• Royalty Review Resolution amended and approved at Alberta Chamber of Commerce AGM - AITA/GovernmentalAffairs.• Co-sponsored Alberta Land Use Framework, Planning for Progressive Transportation on Alberta Roadways andCountry of Origin Legislation (COOL) at Alberta Chamber of Commerce AGM - all approved.• Alberta Bill 19 - input "Advisory Committee" participation City of Lethbridge.• Upgrade of Electrical Grid - presentations to formulate formal recommendation to Lethbridge Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors.• Border Opportunities and Challenges - support letter recommendation letter to Mayor Tarleck, City of Lethbridge.• Draft letter to Chamber Board on H1N1 virus comments by World Health Organization to Gerry Ritz Federal Ministerof Agriculture.• Circulation Road Study again required input on Lethbridge access."John Arnold and I are proud to co-chair such a dynamic, responsive and innovative committee. The sub-committee concepteasily adopted by AITA functions extremely well to respond to current issues quickly with qualified input from individualswith good background and experience on matters.” Andy KovacsJohn ArnoldRBC Financial GroupAndy KovacsAlberta Soft WheatProducers CommissionRon AckroydEBA EngineeringConsultants Ltd.Alan AshcroftAMEC Earth &Environmental Ltd.Del AllenD.A. ElectricBob BeaudryThe Canadian WheatBoardAGRICULTURE/INDUSTRIAL/TRANSPORTATIONAFFAIRS (AITA) COMMITTEEMark BellamyStantec Consulting Ltd.Murray CampbellAlberta Shock Trauma AirRescue ServiceFoundation (STARS)Stan CoxsonMyron DietrichQuintus FinancialRoy EricksonPike Management GroupJames FreyAlberta Employment andImmigrationMatthew GilmoreAstro Insurance 1000 Inc.Walter GenesisSt. Mary River IrrigationBill HalleyRing Container CanadaDerek HardingATCO GasDoug HawkinsCity of LethbridgeDarwin JuellCity of LethbridgeGreg KauppAssociated EngineeringAB Ltd.Lorraine KerkhoffNAFTACCommodities Inc.Jerry KirchnerBill MacMillanAECOMMichelle MadgeMichelle Madge RealEstate / SuttonGroup – LethbridgeJohnny McDonnellVITERRASteven McDonnellSakai SpiceBruce MilneMilne Pritchard LawOfficeJames MmbandoThe Black Velvet DistillingCompanyPaul PharoStringam DeneckyRick RossWaterick 2000 Ltd.Marc SabourinEBA EngineeringConsultants Ltd.Kevin SaliCanadian Pacific RailwayKarissa SchlahtScotiabankShelly ShawMeyers Norris Penny LLPSusan SnicerCharlton & Hill Ltd.Chris SpearmanThe Black Velvet DistillingCompanyLloyd Van EedenPetersmanGreen PrairieInternational Inc.Bill WaughCummins Western CanadaBruce WebsterJohn WillmsCounty of LethbridgeKevin WilloughbyCanadian Western Bank2008-2009 2008-2009 Annual Annual Review Review I 03 I 11

Building BridgesExecutive CommitteeDirectorsConnecting PeopleDennis Hatt, PresidentScotiabankColette AchesonANCO Consulting GroupBill HalleyRing Container CanadaGrowing BusinessPaul Pharo, President-ElectStringam DeneckyWayne Brewer, Vice-PresidentServus Credit Union Ltd.Tom AckermanCIBC Wood GundyDel AllenD.A. Electric Ltd.Richard HebertYMCA LethbridgeGerry Jensen1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Ltd.Susan Snicer, Vice-President FinanceCharlton & Hill Ltd.* Rob AlldredChinook Country Tourist AssociationBarry LitunLethbridge School District #51Bruce Webster, Immediate Past-PresidentKimberley Finn, Executive DirectorThe UPS Store #378Dwayne Huber, Executive DirectorAirtech Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.Bill Waugh, Executive DirectorCummins Western CanadaMark BellamyStantec Consulting Ltd.Rick Buis / Bridget MearnsExhibition ParkRon BuntonPrint PartnersSusan Burrows-JohnsonThe Galt Museum & ArchivesWarren LyckmanBraemore Management Ltd.Bill MacMillanAECOMJoseph MatthewJ.A. Matthew Architect Ltd.Steve McDonnellSakai Spice Canada Corp.* Dr. Bill Cade / Chris HorbachewskiUniversity of Lethbridge* Bruce MilneMilne Pritchard Law Office* Cheryl DickEconomic Development LethbridgeBridget Pastoor / Moira WatsonMLA, Lethbridge EastGrace DuffLethbridge CentreMarc SabourinEBA Engineering Consultants Ltd.Wayne DwornikGlobal LethbridgeKevin SaliCanadian Pacific Railway12 I Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce* Automatic appointments as per Chamber By-Laws.* Dr. Tracy EdwardsDr. Suzanne FlanniganLethbridge CollegeWally EvdokimoffW. Evdokimoff & AssociatesJames FreyAlberta Employment and ImmigrationBruce GaltsGalko HomesMelody GarnerCanadian Home Builders AssociationLethbridge RegionEmma GoerzenHire StandardIgor ShaskinStafford Pharmacy* Garth SherwinCity of Lethbridge* Mayor Bob TarleckCity of LethbridgeBruce ThurstonManagement Resources ServicesRandy TremelBMO Bank of MontrealGreg Weadick / Lorne DarlingtonMLA, Lethbridge West

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