In addition to more street patios, residents will see new enhancements such as light banners, and a "Streetery" at Festival Sqaure on 6 Street S. to allow for more outdoor dining spaces

About a week after Phase 1 of Alberta's relaunch strategy was officially implemented in most of the province, Lethbridge storeowners are talking about what it's like trying to earn a living during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Lethbridge Police Service is investigating after a report of a fight in the downtown area Friday evening.

Among other things, restaurants must operate at 50 per cent occupancy, while maintaining two-metre physical distancing.

Lethbridge businesses say they're not noticing much of a slowdown as a result of COVID-19.

The Crime Suppression Team officially launched in Lethbridge on Wednesday with a focus on targeting recurring criminal activity in the city.

Lethbridge 'Downtown Clean and Safe Strategy' (DCSS) is asking the city for more funding as the number of initiatives increase and produce positive results.

"There are really a lot of tough messages geared towards downtown and as business owners and employees of downtown, we're really feeling the pressure of that."

The tower sits seven stories high and is controlled by shafts and gears. Despite the intricate layout, Mikhail said the design is quite simple. 

East Meets West healthcare services will be rebranding as Six08 Health and moving to the city’s core in 2020.