Lethbridge based caterer Sky & Table have temporarily taken over the service as Lethbridge & District Exhibition looks for a long-term partner. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Lethbridge & District Exhibition changing Food and Beverage service

Jul 12, 2024 | 9:26 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) have announced some operational changes.

In their July report to the Lethbridge Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, LDE highlighted important changes made during the last month to improve the quality of service and economic sustainability at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.

One change brought up to the committee was that LDE was moving in a different direction for Food and Beverage services. Lethbridge based caterer Sky & Table have temporarily taken over the service as LDE looks for a long-term partner.

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen said, “We love to see a local company stepping up and helping out while LDE goes through a thorough procurement process to finding the best partner moving forward.”

LDE says the food and beverage contract that was in place was not fiscally beneficial, and the new model will be a great opportunity for growth. The change is estimated to cost approximately $600,000.

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In addition, LDE is expanding a roughed in area in the lobby of the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre to establish a concession. The change was widely requested according to LDE, and they say it should be open by Whoop-Up Days 2024.

In their financial summary, LDE reported a $1.4 million deficit seven months into their fiscal year, making strides in reducing the original estimated deficit of $6.4 million per year.

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