A European technology has made its way to southern Alberta. For the last two decades biogas has been generating power throughout Europe. Lethbridge became home to a bigoas facility two years ago, but the facility is still not operating at its full potential. Sarah Redekop has more. The hum of these engines carry waste that…
We are here to serve: spotlight on the Lethbridge Fire Department
We Are Here to Serve: Fire & EMS is showcasing the history of the local fire department. Fire departments are responsible for answering up to 4000 different emergencies. Always looking for more efficient ways to serving the community, senior firefighter Brendon Pyne says officers are required to be trained as paramedics and EMT’s. While serving…
With costs rising for fresh produce, growers get creative
Fresh vegetables are a growing cost for Albertans. With the loonie hovering around 70 cents US, importing vegetables is costing more. Statistics Canada states the consumer price index for vegetables in Alberta saw a 6.2 per cent increase from November to December of last year. While the costs rise for fresh produce through the winter…
Meeting Mearns
Hands firmly placed on the paperwork in front of her, Bridget Mearns laughs lightly when describing her childhood. Where did you grow up is a loaded question for the deputy mayor of Lethbridge to answer. “That is actually a very long and very interesting story I think, “ said Mearns in her bright office within…
School boards discuss new gender policy
Sexual orientation and gender identity have been hot topics recently among Lethbridge parents. These discussions originated from new guidelines for school districts that were recently released by the Alberta government. The document titled: Guidelines for Best Practices: Creating Learning Environments that Respect Diverse Sexual Orientations, Gender Identities and Gender Expressions, brings attention to segregation among…
‘We also live in a very diverse economy’
According to Mayor Chris Spearman southern Alberta relies heavily on agriculture for support, Tawnya Plain Eagle reports. Given the recent downfall of the Canadian dollar, Mayor Spearman says it’s a great time to be producing and exporting agriculture products locally. “The real value of economic diversification and economic development is that we grow it here,…
‘There is endless opportunities for southern Alberta’
Agriculture and the City of Lethbridge go hand in hand. With that means big benefits for the local economy, reports Tawnya Plain Eagle Mayor Chris Spearman says with local expertise specializing in areas such as water management it helps create a diverse economy. Having international processors like McCain and Maple Leaf located near Lethbridge help…
Alberta unemployment
Local employment agencies have seen an increase in traffic since Alberta rang in the New Year with an unemployment rate more than double this time last year. As Halen Kooper reports, the limited number of jobs not only affects home grown Albertans but those looking to make a living here as well.
Lethbridge Ecycle Drive
If you’ve recently been to Save-On-Foods you may have noticed piles of old electronics outside. The annual Ecycle drive is happening around the city, Sarah Redekop reports. Lethbridge Community Network is asking for your unused or broken electronics. The annual Ecycle Drive is going on until Sunday. Electronics received will be recycled and refurbished. LCN…
Mayor’s Annual State of the City Addresses Tuesday morning
Mayor Chris Spearman has released new information on what 2016 has in store for the future. Tawnya Plain Eagle has more. He said in an announcement Tuesday morning that the city has focused more on efficiencies and ways to improve the city. Spearman said that the city has changed the firefighter and EMS response plan.…