Lethbridge residents could see increased taxes, levies and fees in the future if the economic environment does not improve. That’s according to the city’s Chief Financial Officer Darrell Mathews. Tuesday kicked off the Read More
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There was record-breaking attendance at the BMO Centre this past weekend as more than 3,700 delegates attended the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting. One person is taking the credit for why this years numbers Read More
Youth involvement was discussed at great length during the UCP’s recent AGM in Calgary. Alberta Premier, Danielle Smith, along with Transportation and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen spoke about the importance of raising the Read More
It appears there are many Albertans concerned about the United Conservative government potentially pulling out of the Canada Pension Plan. It was a hot button topic, which was not brought up during Premier Smith’s Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to draft a report looking into additional incentives to support new and existing businesses here in our city. Mayor Blaine Hyggen explains why he wanted to bring forth Read More
Several dozen people calling themselves “freedom activists” met in Medicine Hat at a trucker stop Monday. Some of the group, who are against the use of SOGI (which is the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Read More
The president of the Alberta Teachers Association also weighed in on the 1 Million March 4 Children. Jason Schilling says parents who protest SOGI – Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity being used in schools, need a better understanding Read More
It’s now official. Cardston is no longer a dry town. Council voted 5-2 on Tuesday passing a bylaw that alcohol can now be sold at restaurants and golf courses. Allan Burton and John Grainger Read More
A new report by the Alberta government does not paint a pretty picture for post-secondary students. The study which was completed by Leger says 50 per cent of students surveyed said they have reported some form Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas who hosted a pre-Whoop Up Days pancake breakfast on Monday morning is responding to the Trudeau government’s second carbon tax that was implemented last month. Thomas says she has heard Read More
The city of Lethbridge is encouraging locals to get involved in helping to determine the direction of the city. They are asking locals to apply to sit on council boards, commissions and various committees. City Read More
The City of Lethbridge has received a large amount of federal funding to help combat gun and gang violence in our city. A one year deal worth close worth $665,618 will be allocated to help address Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to take more steps in attracting film and television production to our city. Council was asked to allocate $780,570 to hire two full-time liaison positions for the city and Read More
Lethbridge City Council has amended a bylaw that focuses on development and zoning of land by the shelter. The executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen says he is hopeful that it will help improve Read More
Members of Lethbridge City Council voted 5-4 against a motion to look into the feasibility and cost of constructing an iron fence around Galt Gardens. Mayor Blaine Hyggen and councillor John Middleton-Hope brought forward the Read More
Alberta NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips, wants Premier Danielle Smith and the UCP to come clean about their plan for potentially pulling our province out of the Canada Pension Plan. A recent poll from Leger Read More
The final numbers have been tallied for the 2023 Lethbridge Municipal Census. New figures show that our city has grown to 106,550 people. This marks a rise of 5,068 people, which is an almost five per cent increase Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Housing Authority presented at a recent SPC meeting this week to discuss the current state of supportive housing in our city. Back in May, the Alberta government committed a total of $10 Read More
It has been one month since Lethbridge City Council approved the encampment strategy. City officials say lots of progress has been made securing the resources they need to get the plan into action. Andrew Malcolm, Read More
Lethbridge City Council announced this week that there will be free parking at City Hall during the last week of June. Councillor Rajko Dodic brought forward the motion and told us why it was important. “Read More
The Town of Claresholm is looking for a new mayor. UCP MLA for Livingstone-Macleod, Chelsae Petrovic, left the role after winning a landslide victory of almost 10,000 votes over the NDP’s Kevin Van Tighem in Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted in favour of approving a feasibility study to look into whether the main pavilions of Exhibition Park can be used for recreational use instead of being torn down. A total of $50,000 Read More
The Chinese community in Lethbridge only has a few weeks to figure out if they can help save an historic building in the downtown area of Chinatown. The Manie Opera Society building was set to Read More
It was a long night in Lethbridge on Monday evening. It was marred by delayed election results arriving from Elections Alberta. Candidates in Lethbridge were up late as they eagerly awaited the results. BCN’s Read More
Calgary street preacher and leader of the Solidarity Party, Artur Pawlowski made some serious accusations on the steps of the Legislature in Edmonton on Wednesday. “I’m accusing this government of political bribery,” he begins, Read More
If you are going to be heading out to cast your ballot in advance voting, you are being reminded to bring all the proper identification with you. This will help to make the process run Read More
Advance polling locations for the 2023 Alberta election are now open daily from 9am to 8pm every day through Saturday. The UCP candidates for Lethbridge were both on hand at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association to Read More
NDP Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips outlined her party’s goals for attracting and retaining family doctors on Thursday morning. It’s estimated that around 40,000 residents in our region are without a family physician. “First, the Read More
Three of the four candidates running in Lethbridge West took questions fom the media and the public at Tuesday night’s candidates forum held at the Lethbridge Public Library. The NDP’s Shannon Phillips took Read More
Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley was in Lethbridge on Tuesday with an announcement for more funding for improved hockey rinks and improved infrastructure, if her party is elected. Notley says the Hometown Alberta program will Read More
