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 of Economic Development Lethbridge to find out.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 says the best way for people to save at the checkout is to shop for items locally and to […]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. Over 18,000 out of towners attended the festivities as well. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, local organizations are […]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 this fall. Three international graduate physicians have signed offer letters to come to Lethbridge and an additional seven are pending. […]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. Total employment in the region of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat has fallen by 7,000 over the past few months. […]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 this was the busiest year for new business and expansion of businesses that they have ever seen.Read More
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, where Albertans are welcomed to join in and ask any questions they may have regarding red tape. CEO with […]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 page will allow people to view economic numbers and information about the city and region as well as information included […]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 April, has been extended until June 30th. Businesses that have been affected by public health measures and restrictions are encouraged to […]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 development is. Lethbridge enjoys a diversified economic base which comes from a mix of businesses that are anchored to our community. […]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 jobs for the local economy. 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
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