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By Justin Goulet

Week-in-review: Street sweeping, policing in Coaldale and #SlowYourRoll

Apr 13, 2024 | 7:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 7-13, 2024.

RCMP FUNDING FOR COALDALE

It was announced this week that the Town of Coaldale would be getting an annual grant to cover the costs of RCMP services.

READ MORE: Coaldale would’ve had to raise taxes or cut services without new RCMP funding

PALLISER STRIKE AVERTED

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A strike was avoided at the Palliser School Division after teachers voted in favour of a mediator’s recommended terms of settlement.

READ MORE: Palliser School Division faculty votes in favour of settlement, avoiding strike

A NEW ARENA?

At its April 9 meeting, Lethbridge City Council voted to investigate potential future plans as they relate to the ENMAX Centre.

READ MORE: Could Lethbridge get a new arena?

STREET SWEEPING BEGINS

The City of Lethbridge street sweeping campaign started up this week.

Over the course of the spring, crews will be clearing local roads of sand, dust, dirt and other debris.

READ MORE: Street sweeping campaign underway in Lethbridge

SLOW YOUR ROLL

Residents will start to notice more #SlowYourRoll signs in the community. The initiative aims to support save driving, encourage drivers to slow down and be aware of their surroundings.

READ MORE: #SlowYourRoll campaign shining a light on safe driving

CINDERELLA PROJECT

The MyCityCare Cinderella Project provides dresses and suits to graduates who may not be able to afford them. This year marks the eighth iteration of the initiative.

READ MORE: ‘Cinderella Project’ providing free grad dresses & suits in Lethbridge

LIBRARY EXPANSION

The Crossings Branch of the Lethbridge Public Library celebrated a grand-reopening this week following renovations.

READ MORE: Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch unveils expanded area

MORE HEADLINES

Other stories from LNN this week include:

City Scholars Student Symposium highlights collaboration between City staff, students and faculty

Foundation advocates for stand-alone hospice care centre in southern Alberta

Chadwick to join Toronto Marlies for rest of AHL season

Alberta NDP calls on UCP to restore LEARN funding

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