LETHBRIDGE, AB – Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for April 28 to May 4, 2024.
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
An Alberta non-profit aims to build a train route connecting the province with Montana.
BIG INVESTMENT IN COALDALE
A $222-million cold storage facility is set to be built by NewCold in Coaldale.
READ MORE: Multimillion-dollar cold storage facility coming to Coaldale
GOING TO THE BIG LEAGUES
Lethbridge’s Tanner McLachlan has been drafted to the National Football League (NFL).
READ MORE: Lethbridge football player Tanner McLachlan drafted by Cincinnati Bengals
BLAST OF SNOW
Mother Nature delivered some spring snowfall in parts of the province.
READ MORE: Southern Alberta community blasted with 46 cm of snow
A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY
Excitement is building as Fort Macleod gets set to celebrate its 150th anniversary.
READ MORE: Fort Macleod celebrating historic anniversary
RETURN OF THE HORSES!
The Rocky Mountain Turf Club begins its 2024 season this weekend.
READ MORE: Rocky Mountain Turf Club horse races return for 2024 season
UPDATE ON DOWNTOWN BIKE LANES
The future of bike lanes in downtown Lethbridge was discussed at this week’s Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee.
READ MORE: Downtown Lethbridge bike lanes to stay – at least for now
Meanwhile, the City of Lethbridge has teamed with the Lethbridge Police Service to produce bike lane safety videos.
READ MORE: City teams with police for new bike safety videos
GREEN CARTS
The City of Lethbridge has resumed its weekly collection of green carts.
READ MORE: Lethbridge restarts weekly green cart collection
MORE HEADLINES
Other stories from LNN this week include:
Lethbridge Farmers’ Market begins for 2024 on June 8
Two killed, one injured in collision west of Claresholm
Alberta’s government intends to make changes to proposed municipal affairs bill: Minister
Hurricanes’ Chadwick named WHL Scholastic Player of the Year
Alberta adds millions to women’s and infants’ health funding
Woman charged with impaired driving following fatal collision
Alberta providing $30 million in new sport and recreation funding
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