Alberta Environment and Parks Minister, Jason Nixon, was in Lethbridge County to announce provincial funding to the tune of over $28-million for a new renewable fuel facility in our city. As Micah Quinn reports this new initiative will buy more than $375-million worth of local feedstock from farmers.Read More
From music festivals to business recruitment projects, 11 initiatives are set to benefit this summer with financial support from a new grant. Originated from the Heart of Our City Committee (HOCC), and announced in late May, the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant aims to support downtown businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in implementing initiatives and events within […]Read More
Albert Leong spent almost all of his 80 years of life living at the Bow on Tong in Lethbridge’s Chinatown. That was up until 2013, when he had to move out temporarily while his property underwent restoration as a historic site. Leong, known amongst the Chinese community as the ‘Last (Chinese) man in Chinatown’, says […]Read More
Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced that starting July 5 restrictions for fully vaccinated when entering Canada will be easing. Fully vaccinated Canadians won’t have to complete the 14-day isolation period, but still have to show a negative test when entering. Meanwhile, south of the border, the U.S. Government has been pushing Canada to […]Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has received over $139,000 of federal shop local funding. The new funding will allow the chamber to continue its efforts to encourage the community to support local businesses and organizations. CEO of the Chamber, Cyndi Vos, says the funding will be split into four different initiatives. Shop Local – […]Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Marketing and Media, Jenelle Wensley is disappointed that her’s and other businesses in the city were not given an opportunity to […]Read More
Many businesses in Alberta are really looking forward to fully re-opening to customers when the province enters Stage 3 of their Open for Summer plan. Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Vos says that businesses are going to need to go through an adjustment stage once they fully re-open. Vos adds that business owners will […]Read More
Close to 200 goats will be making their way around the City of Lethbridge this summer. The herd started eating weeds, and other invasive species in Alexander Wilderness Park, and will then graze their way over to Indian Battle Park later on. As Micah Quinn reports, this is the 3rd year running that the city […]Read More
Thursday marks the reopening of Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Reopen For Summer” three-part plan. With that, many of Alberta’s COVID-19 public health restrictions have been eased. Alberta’s “Open for Summer Plan” is moving ahead with more COVID-19 public health restrictions being lifted provincewide. Included in Stage 2 is the reopening of in-person dining, with up […]Read More
The sound of popcorn munching, and candy wrappers opening will be back. The Movie Mill and Cineplex in Lethbridge will be open for business on June 10. As Micah Quinn explains, The Mill has offered a drive-in theatre option for their customers, but now, they are welcoming back visitors to enjoy movies in the comfort […]Read More
Born and raised in southern Alberta, Jennifer Rempel has had her eyes on being a Lethbridge city councillor for years now, but decided to finally make the leap for this fall’s municipal election. Rempel is a former board member of Magazines Canada, where she was able to connect with all levels of government. She says […]Read More
The town of Coaldale began the process of a joint multi-use recreation facility and high school back in October of 2018. Many residents, however, have been frustrated saying they were not properly consulted on the project. The initiative would extend westbound on 16 Avenue, just past the Coaldale Birds of Prey. The area is currently […]Read More
Lethbridge is home to one of Canada’s only multi-purpose integrated health facilities. Services such as dentistry, massage therapy, and acupuncture can be booked at SIX08 Health’s brand new location in downtown Lethbridge. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the facility is all part of a greater plan to revitalize the city’s downtown core. Read More
Opening a new business is risky, but doing it during the uncertainty of what public health orders will look like in the future is even riskier. Tea Bliss – The House of Boba had a soft opening on Tuesday afternoon. The staff say that despite the uncertainty, there is still opportunity in Lethbridge.Read More
Beginning June 1 personal services like hair and aesthetics can open once again in the province. These business owners have been asked to close and reopen three times since the pandemic began. Shear Persuasion Salon & Spa in Lethbridge will be opening their doors next week, and as Ainsley O’Riley reports, they are hoping it’s […]Read More
As part of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s announcement, the application deadline for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta’s Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant has been extended. The application intake which opened in late April, has been extended until June 30th. Businesses that have been affected by public health measures and restrictions are encouraged to […]Read More
Restaurants in our city are now allowed to reopen their outdoor patios for business on June 1. This means a lot of work for local business owners, but most are thrilled and ready to go. The owner of Honkers Pub and Eatery, Vicky Vanden Hoek, says the business is excited to be able to open […]Read More
Pivot. It’s a word business owners have heard over and over again when it comes to provincial restrictions —especially gym owners. #Perfectfit4u in Lethbridge will launch its third virtual transformation challenge since the pandemic began. Not only is the challenge at capacity, it has garnered interest from all over Canada. Co-owner, Ashlyn Gunderson, says the […]Read More
Virtual reality has become a big factor in businesses’ success in our city. Lethbridge College’s Merging Realities event will focus on ways that virtual reality has helped out business owners in our city in areas like agriculture, architecture, and health care. Digital Communications and Media Instructor at the College, Kris Hodgson-Bright, says if any businesses […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced his Open For Summer plan for the province Wednesday. He says Alberta should be fully reopened by the beginning of July. Kenney says it will involve three stages and is contingent on case counts continually coming down and more Albertans being vaccinated against COVID-19. Kenney says as long as hospitalization […]Read More
A new initiative is encouraging us to shop local and wear a mask while doing so. The Youth Advisory Council of Lethbridge created the YQL Mask Challenge to showcase local businesses that are needing the help during the pandemic. The founder of the challenge, Joshua Kroker, says once you visit a business that has signed […]Read More
Scams involving contractors are happening a lot more lately. Hiring a company for lawn care can be a nightmare, and for one man that meant losing money after the company asked for payment up front and delivered bad service. As Micah Quinn explains, to make matters worse, the company wouldn’t return his phone calls.Read More
The Alberta government says that it is changing public health restrictions to allow drive-in events to take place throughout the province. That includes Drive In movies here in our city. Prior to that, owner/operator of The Movie Mill, Len Binning said he had received the green light from Alberta Health Services over the weekend to host […]Read More
There is one thing that many of us agree on when it comes to things we miss doing before the pandemic began. It is going to the movies. While there are no immediate plans for the province to allow moviegoers to return to the cinemas, one theatre owner/operator is putting a new twist, or rather […]Read More
Many businesses have continued to struggle under the new restrictions that were introduced by the Alberta government. Local eatery Honkers Pub has decided that it’s not feasible to stay open under the current climate. As Micah Quinn reports, staff say this is just a temporary shutdown until they can get back to normal once restrictions […]Read More
This week is International Economic Development Week. It is a time to celebrate the work of economic development practitioners. It’s also an opportunity to encourage dialogue to provide a better understanding of what economic development is. Lethbridge enjoys a diversified economic base which comes from a mix of businesses that are anchored to our community. […]Read More
The Alberta government announced that it has reached an agreement to speed up the vaccination of Alberta truckers who transport essential goods into the U.S. Alberta commercial truck drivers, who are regulated, will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Montana. That includes around 2,000 Alberta truck drivers who will be eligible for the […]Read More
It can be difficult to think of others when your business is struggling amid COVID-19 restrictions. There is one Lethbridge eatery, however, that is doing what they can to help others abroad who are even worse off. Immigrant families know first hand how difficult life can be abroad. Even amid tough restrictions that are affecting […]Read More
May 4th marks a special day for Star Wars fans. The day has been celebrated by fans for decades, and it’s a chance for them to talk about the classic movies even more than they usually do. A local Star Wars themed coffee shop is honouring the day. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
There is something that humans and ninja turtles have in common…our love for pizza. And this week is a great week to find a unique piece of pie, as it is La Pizza Week across Canada. La Pizza Week is a Canada-wide initiative to support local restaurants struggling through the pandemic. By showcasing original recipes, […]Read More
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