Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge says the federal budget wasn’t all bad and discusses some of the positives.Read More
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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
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
Alberta has become a major centre for film and tv production and lately there has been a push to try get more film and production to Lethbridge. As part of the budget process last year, Read More
Lethbridge has ranked number 13 out of 20 spots among the best small cities to get rich. That’s according to financial website https://www.yoreoyster.com/ The results were made based on stats that include median Read More
Under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, eligible employers have the ability to seek out employees who are not permanent residents of Alberta. This is all being run through Economic Development Read More
How are things looking on the economic front for Lethbridge and southern Alberta…and how are businesses faring with the challenge of finding workers to fill job vacancies? We catch up with Trevor Lewington, CEO Read More
Inflation continues to have an effect on everything, especially the price of food. Stats Canada says grocery bills climbed as the price increased by 9.9 per cent year over year. Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge Read More
The final numbers are in for the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier here in Lethbridge. A report says it was a huge success. Close to $17 million was generated for the local economy during the special curling event. Read More
There is good news for those who are looking for a family physician in Lethbridge. The Cultural and Social Standing Policy Committee was told that more doctors will be making their way to our city Read More
The number of unemployed in Lethbridge and Medicine Hat saw a spike in numbers from November to December. A one per cent increase was added to December in job losses, which comes to 6.5 per cent. Read More
The pandemic has been especially tough on local businesses in our community. One of those businesses has decided to expand their current work into a new building. As Micah Quinn explains, Economic Development Lethbridge says Read More
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Economic Developers Alberta hosting online webinars discussing red tape reduction
A three part webinar is set to be hosted by Economic Developers Alberta to discuss Red Tape Reduction across the province. The group will be joined by Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction, Tanya Fir, Read More
With the October election just over two months away, Economic Development Lethbridge has made it easier for both candidates and community members to get statistics and data when it comes to the city. The Read More
As part of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s announcement, the application deadline for the spring 2021 payment from Alberta’s Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch Grant has been extended. The application intake which opened in late Read More
This week is International Economic Development Week. It is a time to celebrate the work of economic development practitioners. It’s also an opportunity to encourage dialogue to provide a better understanding of what economic Read More
Construction is underway at Exhibition Park for the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. Trevor Lewington, the Chief Executive Officer with Economic Development Lethbridge, says this new construction for the centre will mean hundreds of Read More
Will small businesses be able to stay alive? Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge has the numbers on how much the economy has contracted in southwestern Alberta.Read More