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Council approves Blackwolf and sign bylaw amendments
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge city council this week gave its unanimous support after a public hearing to a land use bylaw amendment that will increase the density on an undeveloped site in the Blackwolf subdivision to a maximum of 75 dwelling units per hectare from 37. Developer Avonlea Homes wants to build 25 suited ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Fort Whoop-Up opens for season with new mural by Siksika artist
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Fort Whoop-Up officially opened for the season on a dreary Thursday, but both staff and community members didn’t let the moisture deter them from gathering to commemorate the beginning of the season. Visitors to the fort will be welcomed by an eight-by-16-foot mural created to mark the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City lifts fire ban, adds water spigots
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald With the latest and more forecasted precipitation, the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services has lifted the fire ban in the river valley. But for days when it’s not raining, the City of Lethbridge has installed four new public water faucets in the area, not only to keep the risk of fire ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Origami can be creative and meditative for enthusiasts
By Lethbridge Herald on May 16th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Visitors to the Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens had an opportunity to learn origami, the art of paper folding, to create paper flowers, butterflies and even birds during the Mother’s Day – Haru Festival. There was an all-day unstructured session inside the Pavilion within the gardens and a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Public art a success, city council hears
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee of Lethbridge city council on Thursday heard details of the annual report of the City’s public art program. A presentation was made to the SPC by Jillian Bracken, Community Arts and Culture Manager of the Recreation and Culture department. Bracken will also provide a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Riding Association uses grant money for barrier-free carriage
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association will be able to help more people with severe mobility issues interact with horses, thanks to a recent grant from the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The $12,600 Field of Interest Fund grant will go toward purchasing Canada’s first adaptive cart, which will expand ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!It’s patio season again!
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Joe Manio Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Now that Spring has sprung, many things are returning with the good weather, including flowers, birds, bees and outdoor patios and parklets at downtown establishments. The City of Lethbridge’s Outdoor Patios, Parklets and Street Vending program is back for its 2025 season, turning streets and sidewalks into ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hyggen says he’ll run again
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Al Beeber Lethbridge Herald Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen is making another run for the top job in civic governance. Hyggen announced late Wednesday afternoon that he will be seeking re-election in the Oct. 20 municipal election. In 2021, Hyggen secured 11,973 votes – 42.9 per cent of the total – to be elected as mayor ... Read More »
2 responsesGrants flow to community projects
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta recently awarded over $500,000 in support of charitable initiatives including some for the Lethbridge Public Library and Father Leonard Van Tighem School. The grants awarded were the result of the spring call for applications to the Community Priorities Fund, the Henry S. Varley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City program to focus on road safety
By Lethbridge Herald on May 15th, 2025
Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald The City of Lethbridge transportation department is undertaking a comprehensive road safety project with a focus on addressing the leading causes of collisions and fatalities. Ahmed Ali, traffic engineer and transportation planner, says the goal is to decrease vehicle-related fatalities, injuries and collisions in Lethbridge with a targeted communications and outreach ... Read More »
1 responseNew ‘Oki’ signs welcome visitors in Blackfoot style
By Lethbridge Herald on May 14th, 2025
Alexandra Noad Lethbridge Herald Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Oki is a word of welcome which has a long history in Sikoohkotok (Lethbridge) with the Blackfoot people who have lived here since time immemorial. Four new “Oki” signs will display the warm welcome, bringing the total of organizations displaying the warm welcome to 10. The new ... Read More »
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