Economic Development Lethbridge

• World’s first quantum computing super hub boots up in Lethbridge

  A high-tech computing platform has launched in southern Alberta with a goal of aiding businesses in the area before expanding across the world.

  Tech

  Jun 20, 2025
  
• Renting vs owning: A tale of 2 different Lethbridge housing markets

  An April report from Rentals.ca says the price of a one-bedroom apartment in the city was $1,282, which is up 5.9 per cent from last year.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2024
  
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• Industry experts hope Emmy wins for The Last of Us generate future projects for Alberta’s film, television industry

  The hope is that the success of the series will encourage more production companies to film in Lethbridge.

  Entertainment

  Jan 9, 2024
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• Brighter Together Survey open to businesses, Economic Development Lethbridge says

  The results of the Brighter Together Survey are used to advocate for policy change, develop new initiatives based on business needs and monitor trends in the data.

  Economy

  Oct 31, 2023
• Whoop-Up Days sets attendance record in 2023

  The dust has settled and the numbers are in for this year's Whoop-Up Days. The popular Lethbridge fair set new attendance records.

  Economy

  Aug 30, 2023
• Southern Alberta a job-seeker’s market as labour challenges persist: experts

  According to Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), there are approximately 6,000 job vacancies in the Lethbridge-Medicine Hat region.

  Economy

  Jun 12, 2023
• 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
• Lethbridge commercial real estate market bump expected in 2023: Report

  An Avison Young report shows the local Lethbridge commercial real estate market is in a 'holding pattern,' but that's expected to change.

  Economy

  Jan 16, 2023
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• First draft of 20-year vision for Lethbridge unveiled

  The Economic Standing Policy Committee is looking far into the future. The committee is putting the lens on the economy and tourism in Lethbridge — all the way to 2042.

  Economy

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Lethbridge CMA approaching ‘toxic unemployment’ threshold: economic experts

  Lethbridge businesses are feeling the pinch of southern Alberta's dwindling workforce.

  Economy

  Dec 13, 2022