Downtown Brz

• 18,000 needles collected in Lethbridge in 2023; government funds cleanup

  The funding will now go towards the Needle Debris Collection Program through CSP, which is managed and operated by the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ).

  Canada

  Mar 26
  
• Revitalization key after fires destroy pair of historic Lethbridge buildings: business group

  Firefighters continued to survey the remains of the Lethbridge Hotel on Monday, the front of which has been reduced to a pile of wood and ice.

  Features

  Feb 27, 2023
  
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• For or against? Downtown Lethbridge community on potential parking fine increase

  There is worry the risk of a heftier ticket will keep people away from what's been described as an already struggling downtown.

  Economy

  Feb 9, 2023
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• Majority of Lethbridge businesses have positive outlook: survey

  Respondents said utility costs, the tax environment and workforce availability remain their biggest challenges, with additional focus on municipal taxes in 2022.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2023
• Southern Albertan bargain hunters taking advantage of Black Friday deals

  Black Friday shopping is in full effect, and Lethbridge shoppers have been streaming into stores, starting as early as 8 am on Friday.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2022
• Downtown Lethbridge BRZ issues first annual report

  The annual report details programs the BRZ runs, along with stats for those utilizing the downtown. The organization said it's good data for residents to have at their fingertips.

  Economy

  Apr 11, 2022
• Police chief answers questions about Lethbridge crime in town hall meeting

  Mehdizadeh spent about two hours answering the questions of residents and business owners on Monday night.

  Crime

  Aug 31, 2021
• 3 Avenue reconstruction project in downtown Lethbridge underway

  While some may question commencing the project while the COVID-19 pandemic is still impacting the local economy, city officials are forging ahead with plans to upgrade 3 Avenue.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2020
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• Lethbridge property tax increase eliminated in wake of COVID-19 financial struggles

  Lethbridge city council has voted in favour of cancelling a scheduled 1.8 per cent increase to property taxes in 2020. The move comes in response to the financial crunch being felt by many residents and businesses recently. 

  Economy

  May 11, 2020
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• Show Hometown Spirit initiative aims to unite Lethbridge ahead of U-Sports hockey championships

  With just 10 days until the competition skates into the city, seven local organizations have come together to announce a Show Hometown Spirit initiative on Tuesday.

  Sports

  Mar 5, 2019