For more than fifty years, Ernest Gaskell Sterndale Bennett strove to improve the standard of theatrical production throughout various parts of Canada. His efforts can be traced through three fairly distinct chronological periods, each characterized by somewhat different career patterns and theatrical activities. During the first of these periods, he spent time living in Lethbridge and formed the ”Lethbridge Playgoers Club” with the aims of attracting professional plays, producing quality shows, and developing local dramatic and musical talent. Lethbridge recognizes his significant contribution to the art and drama community and continues to honour his legacy through The Sterndale Bennett Theatre located in Lethbridge, adjacent to City Hall.