Lethbridge Mayor calls for unity after referendum results

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is calling for unity following the provincial referendum.

More than 50,000 residents casted ballots and voted 80%in favour of option 1 on question 10, for Alberta to remain as a Canadian province. Hyggen is now calling for constructive and respectful dialogue to continue to build Lethbridge’s future.

In a symbolic motion on Tuesday, City Council’s Community Issues Committee voted 8-1 to affirm Lethbridge as a vital part of Alberta and Canada.