Lethbridge Business

• A look at what kind of holiday parties Lethbridge companies are planning in 2023

  "We're virtually in a recession... So that's a bit surprising, because normally in downturns, companies cut back on these types of expenses for employees."

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2023
  
• Southern Alberta real estate and business communities worried about interest hike

  Southern Albertans will have to drill deeper into their wallets after the Bank of Canada announced another interest rate hike Wednesday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2023
  
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• Health care, public safety among Lethbridge’s provincial election priorities

  Health care has been widely discussed during the campaign, with both front-running parties making promises for Lethbridge.

  Economy

  May 18, 2023
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• Alberta premier addresses Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

  "Alberta is open for business," Smith told those in attendance. "We have opportunities, well-paying jobs, we've got targeting support for strategic and emerging sectors."

  Politics

  Apr 17, 2023
• 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
• 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
• Southern Alberta businesses dealing with inflation, possible recession entering 2023

  Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shows 24 per cent of Alberta businesses are at risk of closure.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2023
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• Downtown Lethbridge welcomes ‘lots of new faces’ for last-minute holiday shopping

  The last-minute dash is on for holiday shoppers in Lethbridge. Downtown businesses have been abuzz this year and it's a welcome sight for many businesses.

  Consumer

  Dec 19, 2022
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• Key to keeping Christmas shopping on budget? Expert says plan ahead

  Debt relief specialists Bromwich and Smith released this year's 12 Financial Blunders of Christmas, which include late-night online shopping, not comparing prices and overbuying.

  Consumer

  Dec 9, 2022