It seems everywhere we turn lately we’re seeing Artificial Intelligence is making its way into our lives…from talking to us in our homes and cars, to singing us a song. This is exactly Read More
The City’s new cycling lanes will remain in place in Lethbridge, and construction plans will resume on the 7 Street south portion of the lanes from 4 Ave south to 7 ave south. There has been much Read More
You may have noticed that gas prices have increased quite a bit in many regions of the country. In Alberta, it is due in large part to the return of the provincial fuel tax along Read More
Whether you’re much of a movie-goer or not, there’s no doubt you’ve been inside the legendary Lethbridge Movie Mill. Now its long-time owner is set to retire, but he says not to Read More
Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge says the federal budget wasn’t all bad and discusses some of the positives.Read More
As a part of Budget 2024 the Liberals say they will provide more than $2.5 billion dollars in rebate cheques to around 600,000 small and medium sized businesses across the country. In Alberta, this breaks down to about $718 Read More
When it comes to spring seeding, a number of farmers here in SW Alberta have been dealing with some pretty wet conditions. David Bishop is the director of Alberta Grains and farms out by Barons. Read More
Contract negotiations continue between WestJet and its regional pilots. You may recall the mainline pilots reached a deal with the airline last May. The chair of the WestJet Encore Master Executive Council of the Air Read More
Calgary-Elbow NDP-MLA Samir Kayande was in Lethbridge today. He and Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips were hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce for a budget response and discussion luncheon at the Coast Hotel. Kayande believes Read More
Seeing pilots at an airport is a usual sight, but this Friday, March 22 if you’re heading to the Calgary International Airport Friday, you could see hundreds of WestJet pilots holding an informational picket. They Read More
If you happened to be near the bus loop outside the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday, you would have seen an unusual sight. It appeared to be a splash-and-play day, complete with an above ground Read More
The Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation was a little disappointed in the recently tabled Alberta budget. As Kris Sims explains it could have offered so much more for Albertans.Read More
This is budget day in Alberta and it looks like a fairly lean one. Premier Danielle Smith has told Finance Minister Nate Horner to keep spending increases beneath the rate of inflation and population growth. Read More
It is Day Two of the Ag Expo taking place at the Lethbridge Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. There are around 300 exhibitors participating. Organizers say the event is business focused where farmers can network and Read More
The president of the Highway Three Twinning Association here in southern Alberta is not happy with the recent comments made from federal environment minister Steven Guilbeault. Guilbeault recently allegedly said that Ottawa should not be Read More
If you’ve ever had a dream of owning your own restaurant, now is your chance. A local barbecue favourite, Hickory Street is up for sale. Co-owner and pitmaster of the eatery, Devynn Bohn says Read More
Tuesday night Lethbridge City Council members were faced with a huge decision…whether or not to save the Lethbridge District and Exhibition from financial and operational disaster. A vote of no on a proposed Memorandum Read More
Agriculture impact is the most concerning due to the array of different species in the province. Megan Evans says native grasslands are one the most endangered ecosystems in the world. She believes monitoring and dealing Read More
Alberta is often referred to as being rat-free, but most people don‘t see the invasive species hidden in plain sight. More than 100 invasive plants are calling Alberta home, along with additional fish and animals. Read More
When it comes to doing business in Lethbridge, optimism still remains high among Lethbridge business owners. That is according to the 2023 Brighter Together survey. The study launched by Economic Development Lethbridge, the Chamber and the Read More
It has been around for five decades but as of next month it will be no more. The Black Velvet bottling facility will be shutting its doors in Lethbridge. Company officials with its parent company Read More
Thursday, January 18 is the deadline for businesses that received a Canada Emergency Business loan during the pandemic to pay it back. Around 900 thousand business owners and non-profit groups across Canada took advantage of the program Read More
A court ruling in the U.S. says realtors colluded to receive higher commission rates could change the way agents operate in Canada. Earlier this month a Missouri jury found the National Association of Realtors Read More
Many people in Lethbridge have been visiting Tim Hortons this week for more than just their daily double-doubles. The chain kicked off their inaugural National Holiday Smile Cookie week. With each $1.50 cookie purchase, 75 cents goes Read More
In Canada, the demand for housing has been outpacing the available supply, leaving numerous potential home buyers in search of alternatives. Living in a motorhome has become increasingly popular, particularly among younger generations. Cost plays Read More
There was no home and garden show this year but a BIG event is in the works for 2024. BILD has partnered with Maibel Consulting for an all-new approach, highlighting all things spring and summer. Visitors Read More
The Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards were held earlier this month. Hosted by the province, the awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of Albertans born abroad. One of this year’s honorees is Clement Esene. He is Read More
Canada’s Logistics Association, in partnership with Teamworks Career Centre and Economic Development Lethbridge gathered to celebrate supply chain excellence here in southern Alberta. The groups have developed a first-of-its-kind micro-credential in Transportation and Logistics Read More
The days of clean dry roads might be a thing of the past for the next little while and many of us have already completed our seasonal tire swaps. While some save money twice a Read More
As Albertans brace themselves for a visit from Old Man Winter, tire service shops are dealing with an influx of people in a panic to get their vehicles outfitted with winter tires. Simon Hendriks of Read More
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