LETHBRIDGE CIVIC WIRE CORRESPONDENT
Jolene Blackwater — Lethbridge Civic Wire Coverage
All filed reports from Jolene Blackwater, Lethbridge correspondent covering the Lethbridge Civic Wire for the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Lethbridge City Hall was quieter than the Oldman River this week
Your City Hall didn't do much this past week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, if you were looking for big headlines...
Your City Hall was quieter than the coulee wind.
Your City Hall: The wind had more to say than council Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, if you were looking for big ...
Fort Macleod is getting its first traffic light. Can you believe it?
You won't believe what Fort Macleod is getting Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you ever think about the little things that m...
Lethbridge City Hall was quiet this week. What gives?
Your City Hall just had a quiet week, what happened? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall moved at a pa...
Your City Hall was quiet this week, but the wind wasn't
Your City Hall was quiet this week, but the wind wasn't Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week at City Hall, it felt...
Your Lethbridge sauna party just got weirder: no booze, just a DJ.
Your sauna party is missing one thing: a DJ and no booze Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, when I heard about folks turning sa...
Your City Hall was quieter than a winter morning.
Your City Hall had a quiet week, even the wind noticed Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, City Hall was quieter than ...
Highway 3 is finally twinning, but your drive might get harder.
Did you hear about this weird thing with Highway 3? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, Highway 3. We all know it. It’s that str...
Your City Hall watched clouds all week. What happened?
Your City Hall just watched the clouds roll by this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were hoping for big news fro...
Lethbridge got 5,000 calls about dumped trash last year. Why?
Your neighbours are dumping trash and the city is fed up Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you ever walk down a coulee path ne...
Lethbridge City Hall was quiet this week. The wind wasn't.
Your City Hall was quiet this week, but the wind wasn't Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week felt like a holding p...
Your City Hall did nothing this week but watch the wind.
Your City Hall was quiet and the wind was loud Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall was mostly caught i...
Frances Widdowson is back at U of L and got arrested
Your old professors might recognize this name Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about people causing a stir, but usua...
Lethbridge wind had more news than City Hall this week.
Your City Hall was quiet, but the wind wasn't Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall has been quieter tha...
Your City Hall went quiet this week. What gives?
Your City Hall was mostly quiet this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City Hall was mostly ...
Your local Plantlife is stuck in a cannabis bind
You won't believe what our cannabis stores are up to Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, I was looking through the wires this morn...
Lethbridge City Hall was quiet this week. Too quiet?
This past week at City Hall had us waiting Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall was quieter than a wint...
Your weed shop can't give health advice and it's a problem.
Your weed shop can’t give you health advice, look. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, sometimes the regulations just haven'...
Your City Hall was too quiet this week. Why?
Your City Hall was a quiet place this past week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City Hall was m...
Alberta is adding 91 seats. What does it mean for Lethbridge?
Your 'Canes are getting a new neighbor on the ice Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you might have heard some rumbling about A...
That Lethbridge wind? It's hitting 100 km/h today.
Your day is about to get windy, Lethbridge Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, Environment Canada has issued a special weather s...
Lethbridge just did *one* thing for your housing.
Your City Hall kept us waiting, but here's what happened Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City H...
Your City Hall was quiet this week. What does that mean for you?
Your City Hall was mostly quiet this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City Hall was mostly ...
Your water council just vanished. Here's why you should care.
The water council is just *gone* Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about cuts to things all the time, especially when...
Your Lethbridge real estate journey just got easier.
Your real estate journey just got some clarity Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, even with City Hall quiet, th...
Are those blinding headlights making you crazy in Lethbridge?
Your bright headlights are making people mad Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, Transport Canada wants to hear from you about tho...
Your City Hall was quiet, but something big still changed for Lethbridge.
Your City Hall wasn't busy but things still happened Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week was a quiet one down at ...
Your Lethbridge mail is moving to a box. Here's why that matters.
Your mail delivery is about to change forever Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you might have heard about this in bits and pi...
Your city hall was quiet. Here's what CREA did instead.
### Your City Hall had its head in the clouds this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were hoping for a week of bus...
Medicine Hat's big moment is finally here and it's awesome
Your Lethbridge Hurricanes need you at the ENMAX, look. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you ever wonder about the folks livi...
Your City Hall was quiet, but real estate just got easier.
Your City Hall didn't do much, still looking at the sky. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City H...
Your Lethbridge real estate journey just got easier. Really.
Your Lethbridge real estate journey just got easier Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, the real estate market in Lethbridge, an...
Your kids' playgrounds might just vanish by 2036.
You won't believe what our playgrounds need Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, look, I saw this report out of Calgary about their...
Your Lethbridge real estate journey just got an accessibility check.
Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. ### Your real estate journey just got an accessibility check Look, the real estate market here in ...
Your Old Style Pilsner is 100 years old. Did you know that?
Your Old Style Pilsner is older than you think. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, sometimes the news desk sends you a list...
Your Lethbridge home search just got easier, thanks to CREA.
Your real estate journey can be easier. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, navigating the housing market can feel like trying t...
Calgary's "knife threat" was just a chef. What gives?
Your chef with a knife story is just wild, Calgary Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, sometimes the daily news comes across...
Shaun Majumder is hosting a real estate podcast now?
That real estate podcast is making big changes Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, there's always a lot moving through our city,...
Your U of C neighbours just unleashed 252 dinos.
Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. ### You won't believe what the U of C just did Look, I've seen some things over my years down here...
Your City Hall was watching the sky, not making news.
Your City Hall mainly watched the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were looking for big news from our ci...
Alberta can't leave Canada without our treaties.
Your treaties are between us and Canada, not Alberta Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this idea about Alberta leaving Canada,...
Lethbridge City Hall mostly watched the weather this week.
Your City Hall had its eyes on the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were expecting a whirlwind of civic ...
Your Alberta secession dreams just hit a Treaty 7 snag.
Alberta separatism just hit a huge treaty snag, eh? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, the chatter about Alberta trying to ...
Lethbridge City Hall just watched the sky this week. Here's why.
Your City Hall really watched the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, it felt like City Hall got c...
Calgary police: Your dating life is not their business
Your downtown Calgary gossip is wild Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear things happening in other cities and sometimes...
Your City Hall watched the clouds instead of working this week
Your City Hall just stared at the weather this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week at City Hall, the biggest...
Lethbridge City Hall went quiet. Your thoughts?
Your City Hall had a quiet week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you've been following my reports, you'll know it was a pr...
Your Lethbridge family needs to meet Yellé, Calgary's new polar bear.
This polar bear is going to love our coulees. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you might think it’s just another animal makin...
City Hall watched the wild weather roll in this week
Your City Hall sure looked up a lot this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, our City Hall had its gaze fixed fir...
Your workout class almost killed someone in St. John's. Seriously.
Your workout almost killed you, really? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about people pushing themselves at the gym,...
Multiple weather warnings just hit Lethbridge. Are you ready?
Your week might get wild, Lethbridge Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, a heads-up for everyone out there this morning: Environ...
Your Lethbridge bees just got a gut health breakthrough
Your Bees Are About to Get Really Healthy, Eh? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, you know how we've got all those big open field...
Your Grizzlies and the Coulees Aren't Mixing Anymore
Your Grizzlies and the Coulees Aren't Mixing Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, here's the thing that's got folks around the coff...
Your City Hall just watched the weather this week
Your City Hall stared out the window this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were hoping for a week of groundbreaki...
Your Taber neighbours just won big after that arena explosion
Your neighbours in Taber are having a time right now Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, there's a particular kind of grit y...
Your City Hall just watched the clouds this week.
Your City Hall just watched the clouds this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, the big news from our City ...
Your Canmore cabin just got a tax break.
Your vacation home in Canmore just got complicated Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, you know how Canmore, up in the mountains, ...
Your City Hall spent all week staring at the clouds.
Your City Hall spent all week staring at the clouds Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you wanted to know what Lethbridge Ci...
Lethbridge City Hall just watched the storm clouds gather.
Your City Hall watched the wild weather roll in Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall wasn't exactly bur...
Your Lethbridge library is changing how it displays books.
Your libraries want to keep things decent for kids Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, you heard about the province looking into p...
Calgary extortion plot just hit your kids' daycare.
Your kids are involved in *this* Lethbridge extortion plot Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. You know, sometimes the news out of Cal...
Lethbridge City Hall mostly looked at the sky this week
Your City Hall mostly looked up this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, if you were trying to find out what City Hall was ...
Your City Hall just watched the blizzard.
Your City Hall was all about the clouds this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, the big news from our City Hall ...
You can bet on Alberta separating? Seriously.
You can bet on Alberta leaving Canada, seriously? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about people putting money down o...
Ottawa's stepping in for your gopher problem.
Your gopher problem is now Ottawa's gopher problem Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, look, you know how sometimes the government...
Your City Hall just watched the sky this week.
Your City Hall just watched the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, look, the most significant updates f...
Your bats in the coulees are now in danger.
Your bat story is wild and it's here now Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, look, you hear about things like white-nose syndrome ...
Your City Hall obsessed over the wind this week.
You'll never guess what City Hall cared about this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, look, it felt like City Ha...
Your city hall spent all week watching the sky.
Your City Hall was all about the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, the main conversation down at...
Your calls keep dropping in Pincher Creek. Here's why.
Your calls aren't connecting in Pincher Creek, hey? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you ever been driving that stretch of Hi...
U of A just scrapped EDI hiring. What does that mean for Lethbridge?
You're not going to believe what the U of A just pulled Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear a lot about universities ma...
Your City Hall spent all week watching the sky
Your City Hall spent all week watching the sky Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, look, the main thing on everyone's ...
Your ambulance bill is about to get a whole lot higher in Lethbridge.
Your ambulance bill might get a whole lot higher Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this news feels like a strong chinook arch ...
Lethbridge City Hall spent a week just watching the sky
Your City Hall spent the whole week staring at the sky Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall was mostly ...
Is Lethbridge about to ban your favorite flag?
Your town might be banning decorative flags. Seriously. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Now, I heard about this small town in Albe...
Lethbridge City Hall just stared at the sky all week.
Your City Hall was all about the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, the main conversation down at...
Canmore's 74 new "glamping" tents sound wild, right?
You won't believe this Canmore glamping idea Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Alright, so you know how everyone's always heading ou...
Your City Hall spent all week watching the sky.
Your City Hall just watched the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, look, the most significant updates f...
Your gas bill isn't going down, says Premier Smith.
Your gas bill? Still high. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you’ve probably noticed the price at the pumps around town, wheth...
Lethbridge City Hall spent all week watching the sky
Your City Hall spent all week watching the sky Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall was mostly looking ...
Coke Canada just fired an injured worker after 20 years. Seriously?
That Coke Canada story in Calgary is just something else, isn't it? That's the one that caught my eye. ### Your job can just disappear even after you're hurt Good morning from the coulees — the wind...
Your City Hall just spent a week watching the sky.
Your City Hall spent all week watching the sky Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, City Hall was mostly looking ...
Your city hall was ready for that wild Lethbridge snow storm
Your City Hall was all about the sky this week Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this past week, the main conversation down at...
The oceans are slowing Earth's spin. Are you ready?
You won't believe what's happening to Earth's spin Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. And today, what we have to say is, "Are you kidd...
That BTS Netflix special is more than a show for Lethbridge.
You need to see this Netflix BTS special, but it's more than just a concert film for Lethbridge Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Th...
A grizzly was shot near you. Who would do this?
Your hunting trip just cost a grizzly bear its life Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about a lot of things out here ...
Your city hall just got a weather warning.
Your Week in Weather and Warnings Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. This past week, all eyes and ears at City Hall were pointed upwa...
Your Romans had a wild idea for their 1,800-year-old dead.
Those old Romans knew a thing or two about ghosts Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Now, I was sipping my coffee this morning, looki...
The taxman is taking your Lethbridge drop box. What now?
Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. ### Don't let the taxman take your drop box here in Lethbridge So, the Canada Revenue Agency is sh...
Calgary just gave a principal accused of child porn a peace bond?
You really won't believe this wild story from Calgary Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, you hear about all sorts of things hap...
Your Lethbridge forecast is looking wild today, folks.
Your Lethbridge Forecast Is Looking Wild Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, this morning, the big story is what's coming down f...
Lethbridge's AI just got spicy about Margaret Thatcher. You need to see this.
Your AI is saying WHAT about Margaret Thatcher Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, I heard about this Kagi Translate AI. Some fo...
Your Blue Jays just lost Trey Yesavage. Ouch, Lethbridge.
Your Blue Jays season just got a little tougher, hey Lethbridge? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Folks across the country, especial...
The ENMAX Centre needs more Lethbridge curling, don't you think?
The Hurricanes arena needs more curling, you know? Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. So, I’m over here looking at the news, and most...
Lethbridge, your sky is about to get real interesting.
Your sky is about to get real interesting, Lethbridge. Good morning from the coulees — the wind's up, the sky's wide, and Lethbridge has something to say. Look, Environment Canada just dropped a war...