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By Justin Goulet

Week-in-review: Federal Budget, water agreements and success for tourism industry

Apr 20, 2024 | 7:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 14-20, 2024.

FEDERAL BUDGET

On Tuesday, the federal government presented its latest budget. Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen and Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas issued responses to the document.

READ MORE: Lethbridge mayor issues statement on federal budget

READ MORE: Lethbridge MP not impressed with federal budget

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SHARING WATER

The City of Lethbridge has agreed to cut local water use by 10 per cent as part of a series of water-sharing agreements in Alberta.

READ MORE: City of Lethbridge agrees to cut water usage by 10 per cent for potential drought scenario

TOURISM INDUSTRY SUCCESS

The tourism industry fared quite well in 2023 for the Lethbridge area and across Alberta.

READ MORE: 2023 a ‘recovery year’ for Lethbridge-area tourism

READ MORE: Alberta tourism rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH

The University of Lethbridge is getting a $500,000 grant from the provincial government.

READ MORE: U of L receives $500,000 for environmental research

THE MOVIE MILL’S OWNERSHIP

It’s a new chapter for The Movie Mill in Lethbridge, with no owners taking over the cinema.

READ MORE: That’s a wrap on Binning family’s ownership of The Movie Mill

HENRY ARMSTRONG AWARD

Applications are still being accepted for the Henry Armstrong Award, which supports Canadian Indigenous musicians.

READ MORE: Henry Armstrong Award back for third year to support Indigenous artists

CURLING

Lethbridge has been chosen to host two curling championships in 2025.

READ MORE: Lethbridge to host post-secondary curling championships in 2025

MORE HEADLINES

Other stories from LNN this week include:

Locally owned Experience Theatre set for debut show

Applications open for second intake of Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant

One killed in collision near Coaldale

Minister defends Alberta’s proposed federal funding veto bill

Lethbridge-West MLA condemns Provincial Priorities Act

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