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 Devon Hargreaves announces he is running as Lethbridge Liberal candidate

Devon Hargreaves announces he is running as Lethbridge Liberal candidate

Naveen Day June 24, 2021

Canadians are anxious to hear if a federal election will be called for the fall.  A familiar Lethbridge name is being dropped in the hat to run against Conservative MP Rachael Harder.  Devon Hargreaves, who Read More

 Hindu societies call for earlier inclusion in proposed K-6 curriculum

Hindu societies call for earlier inclusion in proposed K-6 curriculum

Naveen Day June 24, 2021

Close to 30 Hindu societies across the province, including many in southern Alberta want their religion included in Alberta’s proposed new Kindergarten to Grade 6 (K-6) curriculum at an earlier stage.   The Alberta government says the Read More

 Nick Paladino files councillor papers for upcoming election

Nick Paladino files councillor papers for upcoming election

Micah Quinn June 22, 2021

Another candidate for Lethbridge City Council has thrown his hat in the ring. Nick Paladino says he has the experience people are looking for since he worked for Lethbridge County for over 30 years. Micah Quinn Read More

 Jenn Prosser running for Lethbridge City Council

Jenn Prosser running for Lethbridge City Council

Naveen Day June 22, 2021

Adding to the list of names vying for a seat on City Council is Jenn Prosser.  She is the Executive Director of the Lethbridge Public Interest Research Group which is a non-profit organization that advocates Read More

 Lethbridge College cuts five jobs as a result of operating budget, says AUPE

Lethbridge College cuts five jobs as a result of operating

Bridge City News June 21, 2021

On-going cuts to the operating budget at Lethbridge College has resulted in five jobs being cut according to an email sent to staff from Lethbridge College President and CEO, Paula Burns. These positions are mostly Read More

 Grassy Mountain Coal project application denied, reactions from both sides

Grassy Mountain Coal project application denied, reactions from both sides

Bridge City News June 18, 2021

Following yesterday’s joint federal-provincial review denying the application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, environmental groups are breathing a sigh of relief, however, some members of the Municipality of Crowsnest Read More

 Voting allowed at any polling station in Lethbridge for upcoming election

Voting allowed at any polling station in Lethbridge for upcoming

Micah Quinn June 17, 2021

You will see a change when you head to the polls this fall for the upcoming municipal election in our city. Voters will be able to cast a ballot at any polling station across Lethbridge. Read More

 U of L receives $3.7 M in funding for research projects

U of L receives $3.7 M in funding for research

Bridge City News June 17, 2021

The University of Lethbridge research projects from across the institution were supported with more than $3.7 million in funding as the Government of Canada announced a major investment in Canadian Science, engineering, social studies and humanities Read More

 Roisin Gibb running for trustee position with Holy Spirit School Division

Roisin Gibb running for trustee position with Holy Spirit School

Naveen Day June 16, 2021

A new name has come forward for a trustee position with the Holy Spirit School Division.  Roisin Gibb was raised in the division throughout her scholastic endeavours.  She says she is running for a seat Read More

 City Council advancing Indigenous Place-making strategy

City Council advancing Indigenous Place-making strategy

Bridge City News June 16, 2021

On Tuesday, the Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously to advance the Indigenous Place-making Strategy six months ahead from the originally-scheduled start. The strategy is designed to review and audit public spaces, markers and language to Read More

 Darcy Logan vying for city councillor role

Darcy Logan vying for city councillor role

Micah Quinn June 15, 2021

Another candidate has entered the race looking for a spot on Lethbridge City Council. Darcy Logan has worked in Lethbridge for 20 years with various organizations, and he says now is the time to continue that Read More

 Flag raising honours Métis peoples

Flag raising honours Métis peoples

Micah Quinn June 14, 2021

Much has been said about the 215 children who were found buried at a former Kamloops residential school. Today, in Lethbridge, members of the Métis nation gathered at City Hall to honour those children. Organizers Read More

 AHS short staffed, closure of beds and facilities in rural Alberta, says AUPE

AHS short staffed, closure of beds and facilities in rural

Bridge City News June 11, 2021

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is laying the blame for recent facility and bed closures in rural Alberta at the feet of AHS and Health Minister Tyler Shandro. This has resulted in a shortage Read More

 Blaine Hyggen officially launches mayoral campaign

Blaine Hyggen officially launches mayoral campaign

Naveen Day June 10, 2021

It came as a surprise to many people of Lethbridge on Facebook Wednesday afternoon.  News quickly spread that Lethbridge city councillor Blaine Hyggen is running for mayor in this fall’s election. And now he Read More

 Alberta introduces motion for equalization referendum

Alberta introduces motion for equalization referendum

Bridge City News June 9, 2021

Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday that he will introduce a motion in the legislature, for a referendum question asking Albertans if equalization payments should be removed from Canada’s Constitution. A political science professor Read More

 Jenn Schmidt-Rempel running for Lethbridge city council

Jenn Schmidt-Rempel running for Lethbridge city council

Bridge City News June 3, 2021

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 Read More

 Coaldale resident angry about plans for new recreation centre and high school site

Coaldale resident angry about plans for new recreation centre and

Bridge City News June 3, 2021

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.&Read More

 How Medicine Hat handled the pandemic differently

How Medicine Hat handled the pandemic differently

Bridge City News May 21, 2021

Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston says he refuses to acknowledge there could be a fourth wave of COVID-19, especially with so many people being vaccinated. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the mayor says the Gas Read More

 Lethbridge Rabbi gives insight into cause of Israel-Gaza conflict

Lethbridge Rabbi gives insight into cause of Israel-Gaza conflict

Naveen Day May 17, 2021

As tensions arise between Israelis and Palestinians, lives are being lost and people are fleeing their homes.  But what started the violence? We spoke with a Lethbridge Rabbi who says the conflict began over Read More

 Lethbridge realtor running for city mayor’s office

Lethbridge realtor running for city mayor’s office

Naveen Day May 13, 2021

Another name has been dropped in the hat to run for Mayor of the City of Lethbridge. Gary Klassen is a long-time realtor who has a desire to help the windy city.  Gary Klassen has Read More

 Sheldon Day Chief says focus is ‘regional approach’ if elected mayor

Sheldon Day Chief says focus is ‘regional approach’ if elected

Bridge City News May 13, 2021

Former Blood Tribe councillor Sheldon Day Chief is running to be the next mayor for the city of Lethbridge. He has lived in southern Alberta for 30 years, and says that a collaborative approach is the Read More

 PPC has a new Lethbridge candidate

PPC has a new Lethbridge candidate

Naveen Day May 5, 2021

The People’s Party of Canada has chosen a candidate for Lethbridge.  Kimberly Dawn Hoven who was picked by the federal party to represent us lists off what their top priorities for Alberta are. Hoven, Read More

 Maxime Bernier discusses PPC gun policies at SACPA

Maxime Bernier discusses PPC gun policies at SACPA

Micah Quinn March 30, 2021

In 2018, Maxime Bernier created the People’s Party of Canada after losing to Andrew Scheer in the leadership race for the Conservative Party of Canada. Bernier spoke today at SACPA, saying that he knows the Read More

 City Councillor explains why he voted against Mustard Seed

City Councillor explains why he voted against Mustard Seed

Jeannette Rocher March 26, 2021

City Councillor Blaine Hyggen explains why he was one of seven who voted against against the Mustard Seed opening a new dry drop-in centre at 110-13th street north. Lethbridge City Council voted 7-2 against Read More

 Coco Vanilla owner announces candidacy for mayor

Coco Vanilla owner announces candidacy for mayor

Jeannette Rocher March 25, 2021

Lethbridge has its first official mayoral candidate to file nomination papers. Bradley Whalen, owner of Coco Vanilla Galactic Cantina officially filed his nomination with the city returning officer this week. The father of five from Read More

 Justice Minister to dissolve LPS if no action plan by mid April

Justice Minister to dissolve LPS if no action plan by

Jeannette Rocher March 24, 2021

Lethbridge Police Service has received a letter from Justice Minister Kaycee Madu expressing his concerns over a number of high profile cases involving the LPS. The minister has set a deadline of April 16th to Read More

 Foreign Affairs Update with Lisa Daftari Mar. 23rd, 2021

Foreign Affairs Update with Lisa Daftari Mar. 23rd, 2021

Hal Roberts March 23, 2021

It appears that many Central Americans view the United States as the land flowing with milk and honey. You don’t have to look any further than the caravans of people slowly migrating their way Read More

 Step 3 of economic relaunch gets delay from Alberta officials

Step 3 of economic relaunch gets delay from Alberta officials

Micah Quinn March 23, 2021

Reaction is pouring in regarding the Alberta government’s decision to delay Step 3 of its economic relaunch. This includes movie theatres in our province. The owner of the Movie Mill in Lethbridge, Leonard Binning, says Read More

 Negative memes behind recent police suspensions

Negative memes behind recent police suspensions

Jeannette Rocher March 19, 2021

Lethbridge Police Service has confirmed the five employees who have recently been suspended with pay are all police officers. Edmonton Police Service, who investigated the matter, meanwhile confirmed to Bridge City News that the suspensions Read More

 Stephen Mogdan announces he will run for mayor

Stephen Mogdan announces he will run for mayor

Bridge City News March 11, 2021

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