Seniors can now ride a new Go Friendly Shuttle

By Lethbridge Herald on March 14, 2026.

Herald photo by ALEJANDRA PULIDO-GUZMAN Major donors Jackie Young and Terry Legg, alongside with MLA for Lethbridge-East Nathan Neudorf, and Deputy Mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, showcase the new Go Friendly Shuttle Friday afternoon in the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre parking lot.

By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman

Lethbridge Herald

Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre launched its new Go Friendly Shuttle Friday and highlighted a community partnership focused on improving transportation access for seniors. 

The new 2025 Ford Transit passenger van will support the Go Friendly Shuttle program, which provides door-to-door transportation for seniors to attend programs, services, and social activities at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre and the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. 

The program currently provides more than 7,500 one-way trips annually for seniors in Lethbridge, helping them remain active and engaged in the community. 

Executive Director of Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre David Ng said reliable transportation is essential for seniors to remain connected to their community. 

“The Go Friendly Shuttle helps remove barriers that prevent older adults from participating in programs, building social connections, and maintaining their independence,” said Ng. 

The Go Friendly Shuttle program received funding from the Government of Alberta, the City of Lethbridge, two major donors who use the service daily, Terry Legg and Jackie Young, and over 70 Nord-Bridge member donations.

The Government of Alberta provided $38,500, while the City of Lethbridge contributed $50,000 through the Make Your Mark: One Time Grant Funding Opportunity. 

During the launch ceremony attendees heard remarks from MLA for Lethbridge-East Nathan Neudorf, Deputy Mayor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel and Nord-Bridge Executive Director David Ng. 

When talking about the shuttle service and why they decided to donate towards it, both Legg and Young said that it was very important for them to do it, as the service benefits so many seniors in the community. 

Young said for her, the shuttle was a way to be able to attend various programs offered at Nord-Bridge, enjoy meals at the diner instead of having to cook and eat alone at home, and being able to have the independence to come and go as she pleased, without having to bother anyone for a ride. 

“My husband used to do all the driving and when he was in a care facility, I would take the shuttle to Nord-Bridge in the morning, participate in the programs and then in the afternoon I was able to go visit him. So, the shuttle was a lifesaver for me,” said Young. 

She said after her husband passed away just over a year ago, she relied on the shuttle service even more, to make sure she was able to get out of the house and attend Nord-Bridge, where she was able to take part on some programs for mental health. 

“After my husband passed away, I had to start all over, and people here are so friendly I really relied on the shuttle to be able to come here,” said Young. 

Legg shared that one of the reasons why he made a financial contribution to the purchasing of the shuttle is because he truly enjoys attending Nord-Bridge. 

“I have been all over the world, and the people here are one of the friendliest I have ever met. And the programs are absolutely wonderful,” said Legg. 

He added that even though he has sons that could drive him to Nord-Bridge, he uses the shuttle on a regular basis because he can no longer drive, and that was another reason why he donated towards it. 

“The shuttle service is important to me because they come to me, I’m ready, and it takes 10 minutes to get here. 20 minutes if they need to go other places, and the driver is just a terrific guy,” said Legg.