Lethbridge And District Exhibition

• Lethbridge and District Exhibition officially splits into 2 groups

  Originally founded as Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society in 1897, the organization would become a staple in southern Alberta. Now, it's been split into two groups.

  Sep 18
  
• City of Lethbridge considers new options for Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  After years of financial struggles, Lethbridge and District Exhibition could be split into two separate organizations if Lethbridge city council approves the recommendations.

  Money

  May 9
  
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• Lethbridge city council votes to maintain operations of Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  While avoiding a tax hike, Lethbridge city council has chosen to maintain operations of LDE by using a contingency fund and surplus budget dollars until at least 2027.

  Money

  Dec 12, 2024
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• 7.34% tax increase recommended in Lethbridge for 2025

  Following a review of Lethbridge and District Exhibition on Tuesday, city administrators are recommending council increases taxes for next year by over seven per cent.

  Money

  Nov 27, 2024
• City council receives ‘concerning’ review on Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  A third-party review of Lethbridge and District Exhibition has left city council upset and frustrated with the findings. Justin Sibbet reports.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2024
• MOU signed with City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  The Lethbridge and District Exhibition has signed an MOU with Lethbridge city council, with movement now underway to build a viable business model for the century-old organization.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2024
• City council approves initial steps to help Lethbridge and District Exhibition

  A special Lethbridge City Council meeting has passed a resolution which will pave a new path forward for the Lethbridge and District Exhibition.

  Canada

  Dec 19, 2023
• Lethbridge and District Exhibition fate uncertain amid funding rejection

  Two weeks after requesting financial aid, a letter was sent from the province rejecting the request. The rejection also terminated the agreement with the city for any assistance.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2023
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• Lethbridge and District Exhibition makes nearly $7M request to council

  The Lethbridge and District Exhibition has gone before city council to request additional funding for the newly completed Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre.

  Money

  Nov 29, 2023
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• Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo hits the ground running

  Spirits were high Thursday as spectators and athletes got roped into the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club. Sarah Jones reports.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023