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Find out What's Happening in Downtown Lethbridge
This section of our website is where you will find out what's happening in Downtown Lethbridge.
We will be posting News, Events and Blogs on a regular basis, so be sure to check back often!
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Free Two-hour Parking for Downtown Shoppers!
Posted on: Thursday, December 10, 2009
City Council recently approved a recommendation by the Downtown BRZ and
the Downtown Redevelopment Steering Committee (DRSC) to provide
two-hour regulated parking in the downtown for the Christmas shopping
season. During this period of time, shoppers will not have to plug
meters and will have up to two-hours to dine, meet for coffee or stroll
through the downtown searching for that perfect gift.
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two-hour regulated parking will be in effect from December 7-25, 2009.
The parking meters included in the program will be covered for the
entire duration, with bags displaying a two-hour parking sign. If a
parking meter is not covered, it is in operation. This includes all 38
minute and 10-hour parking meters, as well as, a small number of
parking meters adjacent to businesses who have requested that their
meters remain in operation.
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Lethbridge Shelter Making A Difference in Downtown Lethbridge
Posted on: Thursday, December 03, 2009
The Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ) is proud to be involved in a great program that is having a significant impact on the downtown experience. For years, the BRZ and the City of Lethbridge have struggled with keeping sidewalks, gutters and lanes free of debris. Although the Summer Ambassador Program,
which employs high school students, does an excellent job of keeping
our streets clean from July through August, the build-up of unsightly
garbage during the balance of the year was an ongoing challenge. The Employment Rejuvenation Program (ERP) has changed all of that. The program is a partnership between the Lethbridge Shelter and Resource Centre, the City of Lethbridge (Downtown Redevelopment Steering Committee - DRSC) and the BRZ.
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a cleaner downtown, a variety of social benefits are realized as a
result of this important program. Shelter clients are paid a minimum
wage for the hours they spend cleaning our streets and lanes. The
program helps to provide participating clients with the tools necessary
to become more employable and to eventually re-enter the workforce. It
also provides them with the opportunity to give back to our community.
Everyone
is a winner as a result of this program. The community benefits because
the downtown is much cleaner. The clients benefit because it has
positively impacted their lives in a variety of ways.
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2009 Bright Lights Festival and Midnight Madness Event
Posted on: Thursday, November 12, 2009
The Annual Bright Lights Festival will kick-off the holiday shopping season on Friday, November 20th in beautiful Galt Gardens Park. Santa arrives at 6:00 p.m. and Mayor Tarleck will flick the switch to light one of the largest trees at 6:30 p.m. Santa will then take time out from his hectic schedule to chat with his fans and find out who has been 'naughty' and who has been 'nice'. Back by popular deamnd this year will be 'Christmas Movies in the Park'. We will be showing a number of Christmas classics during the evening. Besides Santa and the movies, the traditional hayrides, hot chocolate, hot apple cider and popcorn will be available to attendees, free of charge, courtesy of the Downtown BRZ and participating merchants. Midnight Madness will also be taking place in conjunction with the Bright Lights Festival. Participating merchants will keep their doors open late and will be providing their valued customers with specials. So, bundle up the kids and head downtown to take in the lights and festivities on November 20th. For more information, contact the BRZ at 403 327-9002.
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