Recreation Excellence

05/04/2026

We are incredibly honoured to share that our Lethbridge team have been chosen as the 2025 recipient of the William Metcalfe Award at this year’s AARFP. This special recognition highlights the passion, creativity, and dedication of our wonderful team, whose efforts make everything we achieve possible. We also want to sincerely thank the community of Lethbridge and surrounding areas for their ongoing trust and support—this win is a celebration for all of us. Thank you for being part of our journey and for believing in the power of recreation.

04/23/2026

We are proud to share that the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre received the 2026 Bill Woycik Outstanding Facility Award from RFABC this past week. This award honours spaces that truly belong to their communities. The Upper Skeena Recreation Centre was created to be welcoming, supportive, and connected, reflecting its positive impact on users. It serves families, seniors, youth, teams, and individuals as a hub for recreation, wellness, and connection. This recognition truly highlights the wonderful care, teamwork, and community input that all came together to shape the facility for local needs.

The award is for the community of Hazelton and the surrounding areas. Thank you to RFABC for this honour and to residents, users, staff, volunteers, and partners who bring the centre to life every single day.

01/16/2026

Recreation Excellence and our Lethbridge team is honoured to receive a Canadian Choice Award for Swimming Pool Contractors. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, to our community for your continued trust, and to our incredible team whose dedication and hard work make this possible. This recognition means a great deal to us!

10/24/2025

What a night! ✨ Our team was honoured to be a finalist for Business of the Year at the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Awards. We are incredibly proud to stand alongside so many inspiring local businesses who are making our community stronger every day.

Congratulations to all the nominees, finalists, and winners — we loved celebrating you and the amazing work you do! 💙

10/06/2025

We’re excited to share that we’ve been nominated for Best Swimming Lessons!

A huge thank you to our community for this recognition! We couldn’t have done it without your support. 💙 If you love what we do, we’d be so grateful if you could cast your vote for us.

👉 Vote here!

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Lethbridge, AB. Where the community votes for their favourites every year.

10/04/2025

08/29/2025

We are thrilled to announce our partnership—Spartans by Recreation Excellence is here!

We’re excited to share that the Spartans and Recreation Excellence are joining forces to bring you Spartans by Recreation Excellence! 💙

Together, we’re ensuring this winter swim club continues to inspire, connect, and support our community.

Families can enjoy:

🔷 No volunteer commitments
🔷 No extra fees
🔷 Easy registration

A club where kids can grow, learn, and have fun in the water — now easier than ever for families.

🗓️ Registration for the winter session will be open on September 2, 2025. Participants may register online, in person at any of our facilities or by phone.

07/31/2025

🛟 Happy National Lifeguard Appreciation Day! 🛟

Lifeguard Appreciation is more than a day — it's a reminder of the impact our lifeguards make every time they take their place on the deck. The guards who keep our waters safe with strength, vigilance, and heart. Whether it's early morning training, long hours in the sun, or the calm confidence during emergencies - lifeguards show up, every single time.

Thank you for your dedication, your courage, and the care you bring to every shift. You don't just watch the water - you protect lives.