Joe Manio

Lethbridge Herald

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The biggest challenges for an immigrant landing anywhere are almost universally language barriers, finding employment and affordable housing, cultural adjustment, and social isolation, all of which can be compounded by discrimination and legal hurdles.

Newcomers to Alberta deserve a warm welcome and Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) Immigrant Services department provides much-needed supports for immigrants and refugees as they settle in the Lethbridge area.

How can immigrants be best served by the Lethbridge community itself? It’s as simple as making newcomers feel welcomed to the community. Community connection is one of the most important things for a newcomer to get started in their new community.

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