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By Justin Goulet

Week-in-review: A spring storm, Whoop-Up Days entertainment and housing for seniors

May 11, 2024 | 7:00 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Here is a breakdown of some of the top stories from Lethbridge News Now for May 5 to May 11, 2024.

THE POWER OF MOTHER NATURE

Many areas of Alberta, including the southern region, saw strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall early in the week

READ MORE: Winds exceeded 100 km/hr, rain over 80 mm in parts of southern Alberta

READ MORE: FortisAlberta investigating several power outages in southern Alberta

Nighttime construction on Hwy 3 in Lethbridge starts April 17

Apr 17, 2025

SASHA launches #BuyABed fundraiser to support vulnerable Lethbridge residents

Apr 04, 2025

$20K grants available: TELUS STORYHIVE Pan-Asian Edition opens applications April 1

Mar 18, 2025

WHOOP-UP DAYS

Lethbridge & District Exhibition announced details of the 2024 Whoop-Up Days festival, set to entertain guests this August.

READ MORE: Whoop-Up Days returns for 2024

HOUSING FOR SENIORS

Provincial funding was announced for a housing project for seniors in Lethbridge.

READ MORE: Affordable seniors housing project in Lethbridge gets $2.2 million from province

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

As part of Mental Health Month, Wood’s Homes unveiled two new crosswalk designs in downtown Lethbridge.

READ MORE: New mental health awareness crosswalks unveiled in Lethbridge

REDUCING WATER USE

The City of Lethbridge announced its plan to lessen its water use.

READ MORE: City of Lethbridge sets goal to reduce water use by 20% by 2030

FORT MACLEOD BY-ELECTION

Voters in Fort Macleod elected a new councillor to fill a vacant seat.

READ MORE: Fort Macleod elects new councillor

FIREFIGHTERS IN TRAINING

The latest Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services recruitment class displayed some of their training exercises.

READ MORE: Training underway for latest Lethbridge Fire and EMS recruits

WHL PROSPECTS DRAFT

The Lethbridge Hurricanes participated in the Western Hockey League Prospects Draft.

READ MORE: Hurricanes select 15 players in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft

MORE HEADLINES

Other stories from LNN this week include:

Be prepared in case of emergency: City of Lethbridge

City crews repairing potholes across Lethbridge

Economic and Finance SPC votes to explore potential Scotties bid in Lethbridge

Alberta’s unemployment rate rises to 7% in April as population grows

Rent rises around 10 per cent in one year in Lethbridge

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