Hair salons that have been allowed to reopen in Alberta have been scrambling to slot in a backlog of clients who are looking to clean up during the lockdown. As BCN's Laurice Alexander explains, some Read More
A 17 year old Lethbridge high school student is keeping busy these days with a thriving business. Josh Bowker started a car detailing business and says he won’t be putting the brakes on this anytime Read More
Analog Books voted as Best New Business 2021 in Lethbridge.Read More
A local flooring store will be doing something special for all the hardworking tradespeople in Lethbridge. “Coffee with contractors” is exactly what it sounds like, but there’s a little more to this story. Laurice Read More
A local clothing store has experienced some growth during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The owner of Seyyes Clothing is thrilled about opening a new store in downtown Lethbridge and being able to expand even during the Read More
Have you ever wanted to sell your items in bulk during the pandemic, but had trouble finding a website to sell them on? As Micah Quinn reports, a local man has created a website to Read More
The province announced Monday that it will wait at least three weeks before making a decision on Phase 3 of reopening our economy. Large scale operations in the city, like L.A. Chefs catering service in Read More
Albertans are not supposed to go out unless it is within their own family or close contacts. This has not been easy for business owners who rely on foot traffic. The Movie Mill is one Read More
A restaurant in Lethbridge experienced a break-in this week. Crime is not new to our city but the owner of Fusion BBQ is extremely frustrated. As Laurice Alexander explains, the owner is speaking out about Read More
Love is in the air and it is contagious. Bouquets and romantic dinners are making a strong comeback this weekend. And as Laurice Alexander speaks with a Lethbridge florist and The Water Tower Grill, she Read More
Ten thousand restaurants across Canada have closed due to the pandemic, according to the owner of Hickory Street BBQ Restaurant in Stirling, ABRead More
Coffee shops are one business that took advantage of Mondays new rules on indoor dining. Takeaway has become the norm, but as Ainsley O'Riley explains, lifted restrictions are a win-win for these businesses, and many Read More
On Monday Bridge City News interviewed a local business owner who made it no secret he was going to open his tattoo parlour despite government restrictions to remain closed until at least January 21. He has Read More
Although many businesses won’t be allowed to fully open their doors January 11, one thing that will be in full swing is public schools.Read More
With COVID-19, the dairy industry is one that has been hit very hard. In addition to challenges from restaurant closures, Canadian milk producers are competing with the growing business of plant based alternatives. Some say Read More
Lethbridge Police Service is expecting layoffs in the coming months. The news comes after Monday's decision by City Council to reduce funding by $1-million to the LPS. Officials say 87 percent of the police budget goes Read More
The provincial government announced new grant options this week for both small and medium sized businesses offering up to $20,000 in funding. There are some business owners however, who do not qualify, leaving them desperate for Read More
Businesses that offer personal services like hair cuts, nails and waxing will be hit hard this holiday season. The latest provincial restrictions are mandating salons to close down as of midnight this Saturday. As Jeannette Read More
In light of the restrictions, Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman shared a message for the community.Read More
While many businesses say they don’t think they can survive another shutdown, the province announced new funding on Tuesday.Read More
Between the global pandemic, and businesses struggling, it can be challenging for us to find uplifting stories in the community. However one business, Analog Books, will be hosting its grand opening Friday. Video journalist, Ainsley Read More
Businesses in Lethbridge have been ordered by the province to reduce customers to 25 percent capacity. The new measures will begin on November 27. Colosseum Lethbridge owner, Lance Secretan says that many of his customers have made Read More
Last month the town of Coaldale voted against a mandatory mask bylaw after the community disagreed that it needed one. The town said they wanted to instead focus on education opposed to enforcement. Video journalist, Read More
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