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Two Lethbridge men struggling with homelessness share their experience

Two Lethbridge men struggling with homelessness share their experience

The program coordinator at Lethridge’s Alpha House Society says many people don’t see the story behind people struggling with homelessness, they only see the addiction. This stigmatization can prevent someone from getting the supports they need to break the cycle. “At first, [substance use] may just be a few every weekend,” said Rebecca Lane on

Reconstruction of University Drive continues

The City of Lethbridge is finalizing the reconstruction of the twinning of University Drive. The planning process took a year to complete before construction started, running from January to December 2018. One purpose of the University Drive twinning project is to encourage growth in southwest Lethbridge. Another reason is to provide a connection for the

A call for change; a cry for help

It’s 1967. An artist is finalizing his design for the new city flag of Lethbridge. A fellow designer approaches. “Is this it, Marty?” He closes Microsoft Excel, then his laptop. “Yeah, it’s done.” A puzzled look finds its way across the face of the designer. “Marty, what is that machine?” Marty clutches his laptop and

Start of movement for unelected candidates

As the last of the ballots were cast in for the municipal election, three candidates learned they will not be serving on the new City Council. Candidates Zachary Gibb, Aileen Burke and Stephnie Watson came together to watch the polls roll in and share their unsuccessful fate together. Gibb is a new face to the campaign

Leth-Bridge the gap

A two-year old petition urging city officials to re-examine another bridge crossing is again gaining momentum. Lethbridge entrepreneur Karl Airey has created an online petition urging Mayor Chris Spearman and Alberta Minister of Infrastructure Brian Mason to take action on the long-debated third bridge crossing. Airey believes that the steady growth of our town demands

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