About Us
County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council
Adult Learning
We offer learning programs for adults in our community.
Community Focus
Our programs are shaped by local needs and learners.
Supportive Help
We help learners reach goals in a safe space.
Land Acknowledgement
CLCLC would like to acknowledge the traditional territories and oral practices of Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Tsuut’ina and Stoney Nakoda First Nations, the Metis Nation, and all people who make their homes in the region we serve.
Vision Statement
The County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council seeks to enhance the quality of life in communities by increasing the ability of adults to engage in learning.
Mission Statement
The County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council seeks to enrich the quality of life, promote lifelong learning, increase awareness of the community and assist individuals in developing foundational skills through the Community Learning programs.
To realize this mission we will enhance access, increase capacity with post-secondary institutions and strengthen successful transitions.
PROGRAM GOALS
- To improve the accessibility of learning opportunities and address education, training and learning gaps in Lethbridge County.
- To provide opportunities for adults to acquire important foundational skills such as literacy and English as a Second Language.
- To mobilize community volunteers and other resources in support of adult learning.
- To contribute to solving individual and community problems through learning initiatives, in coordination and cooperation with related organizations.
Where We Serve
Barons
Coaldale
Coalhurst
Diamond City
Iron Springs
Monarch
Nobleford
Picture Butte
Turin
Shaughnessy
Our Team
Melanie Patenaude
Executive Director
Roxanne Samoleski
Program Coordinator
Tina Meggison
Board - Chair
Petra DeBow
Board - Vice Chair
Amanda Draper
Board - Treasurer
Dothlyn McFarlane
Evon Jones
Danie Lawrence
Kindra Birss
Clayton Varjassy
Bill Chapman