Lethbridge Minute: Makerspace Initiative, Financial Improvement, and Culture Plan Recognition

Lethbridge Minute: Makerspace Initiative, Financial Improvement, and Culture Plan Recognition

 

Lethbridge Minute - Your weekly one-minute summary of Lethbridge politics

 

This Week In Lethbridge:

  • The Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force will meet on Thursday at 7:30 am. The Task Force will look to update its Terms of Reference. They will also receive an update on the Graffiti Abatement Strategy.

  • The Safety and Social Standing Policy Committee meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, is cancelled.

  • It’s Thanksgiving Monday! There will be various service level changes at the City on account of the holiday. The Lethbridge 311 contact center and City Hall will be closed, with regular hours resuming on Tuesday. Waste and Recycling services will not be affected as curbside collection does not occur on Mondays, but the Waste and Recycling Centre will be closed. Community Animal Services and the Lethbridge Public Library will also be closed. Transit services will operate on a Sunday schedule.

 


 

Last Week In Lethbridge:

  • Lethbridge's Civic Culture Plan has been recognized nationally. This 10-year initiative, developed with input from 400 residents and 65 local organizations, seeks to dismantle barriers and enhance diversity within the community. The Creative City Network of Canada honoured the plan with the Cultural Planning Award at a summit in Vancouver. Currently, the initiative is in the first phase of its three-part implementation strategy, focusing on fostering inclusivity and cultural appreciation.

  • Lethbridge and District Exhibition showed signs of financial improvement, with its budget deficit decreasing significantly. As of August 2024, the shortfall stood at $1.9 million, down from an initial estimate of $6.5 million for the fiscal year. Mayor Blaine Hyggen praised the organization's progress and highlighted the community's support for various events. The recent Whoop-Up Days festival played a crucial role, generating $242,500 in revenue and attracting over 40,000 attendees, nearly double the previous year's earnings. Additionally, a new concession in the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre has contributed nearly $30,000 since the festival.

  • The Lethbridge Public Library has introduced a new Makerspace initiative, allowing members to borrow various creative tools and equipment. This includes a Cricut machine, sewing machines, a 3D printer, and a hot press, all designed to foster creativity. Alongside this, the Library of Things offers a diverse selection of items, such as sports equipment, telescopes, and karaoke machines, for borrowing. Members can use these resources on-site or take certain items home for one to two weeks. Donations of gently used items are welcome to expand the collection.

 

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  • Common Sense Lethbridge
    published this page in News 2024-10-13 19:07:55 -0600