Two Lethbridge Polytechnic students have placed second and third place for pitching their business proposals in a student entrepreneur competition at the Polytechnic earlier this month. The Launchpoint Pitch Competition is hosted annually by the Read More
The current war in the Middle East has undoubtedly caused the costs of fuel to increase and affect supply chains all around the world, and Lethbridge is not without exemption. BCN’s Landon Hickok has Read More
A delegation from Quebec is here in Lethbridge this week to drive growth in the agri-food business in southern Alberta. The delegation consists of 10 companies in Quebec that specialize in processing automation and digitization in Read More
Hundreds of job seekers gathered at the Trade and Convention Centre on Thursday for the Teamworks Community Job Fair. The annual event provides residents an opportunity to network with a variety of industries and local Read More
Economic Development Lethbridge released findings from a study done on the region’s manufacturing contributions, claiming the industry field supports a quarter of all local employment and generates $4.2 billion annually. Since 2016, manufacturing exports have grown Read More
Commercial real estate in Lethbridge continues to remain competitive, according to an Avison Young Report. It’s driven by low vacancies, strong rent performance, and steady demand for quality space. Multifamily conditions are considered balanced Read More
The corporation responsible for the current development of two solar projects near Lethbridge is advancing each project’s energy output capacity. The Lethbridge Two and Three Solar Fields will be constructed in Lethbridge County, two Read More
A respected local businessman will be honoured by BILD Lethbridge in a posthumous induction into BILD’s Hall of Fame. The late Don Donison was the founder of Overhead Door in Lethbridge in 1975 and helped Read More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More
The Better Business Bureau is getting out the reminder for people to exercise caution this holiday season as fraud and scams are at their seasonal high. The BBB released their list of the Twelve Scams Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and business owners across the region gathered at the Sandman Signature Lodge on Thursday to discuss how government policy and national developments are impacting their businesses. As BCN’s Landon Read More
The Better Business Bureau is calling on Canadians to be prepared to shop carefully this Black Friday by planning ahead and reading the fine print in advertised deals. The BBB recommends creating a list of Read More
The City of Lethbridge has opened applications for grant funding to boost vibrancy and business in the downtown area. The Re-imagine Downtown Activation Grant program will give a total of $120,000 in funding to successful applicants Read More
The Better Business Bureau is amplifying a warning from the head of BMO’s financial crimes unit regarding a multitude of scams that are targeting holiday shoppers this season. The various scams include the use Read More
If you’re a resident in West Lethbridge, you’re no stranger to construction and land development in the western boundaries of the city. But a new project underway in the Crossings looks to change Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce handed out their annual Business Awards back on October 23rd, celebrating businesses across Lethbridge who achieve growth, legacy and innovation. The recipient for the 2025 Business of the Year award was Read More
A report from Avison young reveals a “dynamic shift” towards ownership of office real estate as compared to leasing. Office sales this year are on track to match last year’s performance, which saw transactions Read More
The future of the Lethbridge region’s trade and logistics corridor was the theme of an event held Thursday at Lethbridge Airport. The initiative by Economic Development Lethbridge is called Canada’s Western Gateway Read More
Businesses here in Lethbridge are reacting to the sudden postal strike and phasing out delivery services provided by Canada Post. Health and Wellness store, Purple Carrot, says they and other businesses they know have since Read More
The City of Lethbridge’s annual Mayor’s Luncheon for Business and the Arts was held Wednesday afternoon at the Sandman Signature. The luncheon recognized some of the city’s top art and business commitments Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says nominations are now open for the 2025 Lethbridge Business Awards. The event is held annually and is meant to recognize and honour excellence and innovative achievements in local businesses. Various Read More
When we think of farming, we think of big pieces of machinery working in the fields. But smaller digital technology is playing an increasingly important role. For the second year in a row, a digital Read More
Economic Development Lethbridge alongside SuperQ Quantum Computing, announced the ground-breaking launch of Canada’s first Quantum Super Hub at the Tecconnect innovation facility. The new platform uses hybrid elements of CPU, A-I and Quantum optimization Read More
Amidst the potential for a second strike by the union of Canada Post workers in six months, a Lethbridge business has learned from the last one in late 2024… and has taken steps to ensure online Read More
A man from Newfoundland and Labrador designed a word search book specifically about Alberta. It features over 100 word search puzzles that include categories like iconic landmarks, communities, waterfalls, parks, sports teams and even a “News Read More
Lethbridge City Council this week have approved on a business incentive where certain sectors can be covered in incremental increases in their property taxes. Council also voted to split the L&D Exhibition into Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The regulator says it determined approving the project is in the public interest and it won’t Read More
Dining out on patios is now the norm around Lethbridge for the next few months, and the City of Lethbridge has an initiative to bring more outdoor hospitality experiences to the downtown area.Read More
Three Lethbridge Polytechnic business students were placed in top spots for the Launchpoint Pitch Competition for the unique business models.Read More
Not a day goes by that someone’s property isn’t damaged by an airline. But one southern Alberta woman spent months fighting with Air Canada after her infant carrier was damaged and the airline Read More
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