Spike in lumber prices worry Lethbridge homebuilders
Homebuilders in Lethbridge say they may have to pause projects in response to skyrocketing lumber prices. As Emily Olsen reports, local lumber suppliers say the prices are largely being determined by demand from the United States. Source link
3 Avenue reconstruction project in downtown Lethbridge underway
Visitors and residents will be seeing a lot more construction in downtown Lethbridge as work begins on the reconstruction of four blocks of 3 Avenue. Taz Dhaliwal has more on the multi-million-dollar project and how it aims to enhance the city’s core. Source link
Construction of new Lethbridge Fire Station on schedule and budget
The newest fire station in Lethbridge is taking shape. As Quinn Campbell reports, construction on the project is keeping pace, despite COVID-19 and mother nature. Source link
Will COVID-19 pandemic delay Lethbridge construction projects? – Lethbridge
Lethbridge’s director of community services, Tony Vanden Heuvel, says despite unprecedented events this year, many of the city’s major construction projects like Fire Station #5, the Nikka Yuko expansion and the demolition of the YMCA, could stay on track. “It is a weird time. We’ve had eight months of winter now, in addition to a…
Lethbridge city council approves redevelopment project on historic Bentley Block – Lethbridge
Lethbridge city council has approved a redevelopment project on the downtown Bentley building against the advice of the Historic Places Advisory Committee. “It’s a difficult decision,” Mayor Chris Spearman said. “But we have to recognize that our downtown needs development, and we have a Heart of our City committee that recommends revitalization of the downtown…
Ottawa announces $15.3M for solar project in southeast Alberta – Lethbridge
The federal government has announced a $15.3-million funding commitment for a solar energy project in southeast Alberta. The funding, to be spread out over two years, will help fund the construction of a $49-million solar farm near Suffield, Alta. The Suffield Solar Project is owned and developed by Canadian Solar and will employ about 250…
Province investigating workplace death in Lethbridge – Lethbridge
Alberta Labour has confirmed an investigation is underway after a workplace death in Lethbridge early Wednesday. Trent Bancarz, a spokesperson for the ministry, told Global News the incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the construction site for Cavendish Farm’s new potato processing plant in the city’s north end. READ MORE: Lethbridge man killed in workplace…
Major road construction project wraps up in Lethbridge – Lethbridge
It has been a big year for road construction in Lethbridge and as the season comes to an end, so too does one of the city’s biggest projects: opening Metis Trail from Garry Drive to Walsh Drive. “We are excited to have this important traffic corridor open to the public,” said Richard Brummund, City of…