Lethbridge Mayor
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Blaine Hyggen elected mayor of LethbridgeBlaine Hyggen has been elected the mayor of Lethbridge.PoliticsOct 19, 2021
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Chris Spearman reflects on 8 years as Lethbridge mayorAfter eight years in the mayor's office, the city's 25th mayor announced earlier this year that he would not be seeking a third term.PoliticsOct 15, 2021
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Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman gives 2021 state of the city addressOutgoing Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman gave his final state of the city address. It was a look back at what's been accomplished and a look ahead to what needs to be done.PoliticsSep 14, 2021
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Lethbridge election ballots to include question on potential ward systemWhen Lethbridge residents hit the polls for the municipal election on Oct. 18, they won't just be voting for councillors and a new mayor.PoliticsJul 14, 2021
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Alberta COVID-19 restrictions ‘will drag out if people do not comply’: Lethbridge mayorThe province says it's time to crack down on enforcement as COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb, but the messaging to this point has caused some confusion.CrimeMay 5, 2021
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Lethbridge mayor meets with premier about COVID-19 concerns in south zoneGiven a rise in COVID-19 cases over the past weeks in Lethbridge and surrounding areas, the mayor and local health officials met with Premier Kenney to ask for clear messaging.HealthApr 1, 2021
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City council salaries, municipal census among items seeing cuts on day 2 of Lethbridge budget reviewLethbridge city council engaged in debate and made multiple decisions on day two of its week-long budget review, highlighted by a unanimous vote to reduce the mayor and councillors' salaries.EconomyNov 24, 2020
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City council targets 0% property tax increase ahead of budget deliberationsAt the final city council meeting before the budget review begins, councillors debated multiple motions that would have implications next week, including whether or not to raise property taxes in 2021.PoliticsNov 17, 2020
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Lethbridge councillors debate whether to cancel controversial Pathway 24 projectA week after hearing an update on the Pathway 24 project at a community issues committee meeting, Lethbridge city council was once again discussing the already approved coulee upgrade, with Coun. Blaine Hyggen pushing to scrap the project entirely.PoliticsJun 1, 2020
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Lethbridge city council votes to form new COVID-19 recovery committeeLethbridge city council is set to form a new committee that will support city-wide recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.EconomyMay 20, 2020
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