Mayor Hyggen
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Mayor Hyggen
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🎉 Lethbridge Turns 135! 🎉

📅 November 29, 1890 – Lethbridge officially became a town in the North-West Territories (Alberta didn’t exist yet!). Before that, we were called Coalbanks, and even earlier, the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) people named this place Sikoohkotoki – “Black Rock.”

#Lethbridge #yql
November 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📣 #SmallBusinessSaturday is November 29!

Did you know that 66 cents of every dollar you spend at a #smallbusiness stays in the community?

Visit smallbusinesseveryday.ca to learn more. 

✅ Mark your calendars and show your support on November 29.

#ShopLocal #SupportSmallBusiness #yql
November 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations to Sydney Whiting! 🎉

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Sydney Whiting, a University of Lethbridge student who has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Rhodes Scholarship.

#LethbridgeProud #RhodesScholar #UofL #Leadership #Excellence
November 26, 2025 at 4:40 AM
🎁 Lethbridge, let’s make this holiday season brighter!

Giving Machines are back at Park Place Mall until December 8.
Local charities benefiting include:
✔ Lethbridge Soup Kitchen
✔ Interfaith Food Bank
✔ Family Centre
✔ Boys & Girls Club of Lethbridge
✔ MyCityCare
#YQL #GivingMachine #LightTheWorld
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
😊🍪 Lethbridge, let’s spread smiles and support our community! 🍪😊
Every Smile Cookie purchased at participating Tim Hortons locations in Lethbridge will make a real difference—100% of proceeds stay local, supporting the Interfaith Food Bank Society and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.

#SmileCookie #YQL
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🎄✨ Lethbridge Lights Up with Hope and Generosity! ✨🎄

Yesterday, we kicked off the 19th Annual Christmas Hope Campaign and lit the Christmas tree at City Hall! This tradition is more than festive lights—it’s about shining a light of compassion and community spirit.

#yql #ChristmasHope
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🏈💚 Congratulations to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on capturing the Grey Cup!
A huge shoutout to the players, coaches, staff, and the unwavering support of Rider Nation. 🌾👏
Here’s to celebrating this championship moment together. Go Riders! 💚🏆
#yql #lethbridge #greycup
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
📢 Attention Lethbridge Residents!

Join us for the upcoming Economic SPC (Standing Policy Committee) Meeting Wednesday November 19th at 12:30pm! 📅🕒

📍 Location: City Hall
💻 Virtual Option: https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline 

#yql  #MayorHyggen
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Today, we pause to honour those who fought bravely to protect the freedoms we all cherish. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, ensuring that future generations could live in peace.

May we always remember them.  

#yql #lestweforget #remembranceday #lethbridge
November 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
🍁 Remembrance Day in Lethbridge🍁

🕊️ For details on Remembrance Day events in Lethbridge, please visit: www.lethbridgeremembers.ca

#LethbridgeRemembers #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #yql
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎉 One of the true joys of being Mayor is celebrating milestone birthdays with members of our community. Yesterday, I had the honour of visiting Helen to wish her a very happy 101st birthday! 🥳

Please join me in congratulating Helen on this incredible milestone! 🎂🎈

#yql #lethbridge #happybirthday
November 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Yesterday at City Hall, we proudly raised the Poppy Flag and unveiled the new Remembrance crosswalk in front of the Cenotaph. 🇨🇦🌺

#LethbridgeRemembers #PoppyFlag #RemembranceDay #Veterans  #RoyalCanadianLegion #yql
November 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🍁 Join Us in Honouring Our Veterans🍁

I invite you to attend the Poppy Flag Raising and Commemorative Crosswalk Ceremony at City Hall today at 1:00 PM.

For details on all Remembrance Day events visit 👉 lethbridgeremembers.ca
 
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #yql
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🍁 Join Us in Honouring Our Veterans🍁

I invite you to attend the Poppy Flag Raising and Commemorative Crosswalk Ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, November 4th at 1:00 PM.

For details on all Remembrance Day events visit 👉 lethbridgeremembers.ca
 
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #yql
November 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
🍁 Join Us in Honouring Our Veterans🍁

I invite you to attend the Poppy Flag Raising and Commemorative Crosswalk Ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, November 4th at 1:00 PM.

For details on all Remembrance Day events visit 👉 lethbridgeremembers.ca
 
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #yql
November 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Honouring Service and Dedication 🇨🇦👮‍♂️

Thank you to all members of the Lethbridge Police Service for your unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe. Your service does not go unnoticed.

#YQL #LethbridgePolice #CommunitySafety #ServiceRecognition #VimyRidgeArmoury
September 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of passionate and thoughtful students (Sam, AJ, Victoria, Sophie, Eden and Emmy) from our community who shared their concerns about the future of their education and the ongoing negotiations with teachers.

#yql #EducationMatters
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reconciliation Week 2025 Begins in Lethbridge 

"Reconciliation is not a single moment — it’s a journey we take together. This week, we honour the voices, cultures, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples and reaffirm our commitment to truth, respect, and unity in Lethbridge."

#ReconciliationWeek #yql
September 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today is a City of Lethbridge Council meeting day.

📅 Date: TODAY
🕒 Time: 12:30 pm
📍 Location: City Hall
To view the agenda or watch online visit:  https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline 

#CityCouncil #StayInformed #yql
September 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
👟 Walking with Purpose at Henderson Lake 👟

Thank you to Green Acres Foundation for organizing such a meaningful event, and to everyone who came out to walk, donate, and remember. Together, we’re helping keep Terry’s dream alive — one step at a time. 💙🇨🇦

#SilverFoxWalk #TerryFoxFoundation  #YQL
September 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
🎉 A Proud Day for West Lethbridge! 🎉

Today we celebrated the grand opening of West Coulee Elementary School — a beautiful, modern facility that will serve over 600 students and house the Spanish Bilingual program. 

#yql  #WestCouleeStation #CommunityGrowth #FutureReady
September 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📢 Attention Lethbridge Residents!

Join us for the upcoming Economic SPC (Standing Policy Committee) Meeting today at 12:30pm! 📅🕒

📍 Location: City Hall
💻 Virtual Option: https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline 

#yql  #MayorHyggen
September 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I'd like to remind everyone of the upcoming City Council Meeting. 

📅 Date: Tuesday September 16
🕒 Time: 12:30 pm
📍 Location: City Hall
To view the agenda or watch online visit:  https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline 

#CityCouncil #StayInformed #yql
September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Join us for the next City of Lethbridge Governance Standing Policy Committee (SPC) meeting! 🏛️

🗓️ Date: Today
🕒 Time: 1:30pm
📍 Location: City Hall, 910 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
💻 Virtual Option: https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline

#yql   #CommunityEngagement
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us for the next City of Lethbridge Governance Standing Policy Committee (SPC) meeting! 🏛️

🗓️ Date: Wednesday Sept 10
🕒 Time: 1:30pm
📍 Location: City Hall, 910 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6
💻 Virtual Option: https://agendas.lethbridge.ca/AgendaOnline

#yql   #CommunityEngagement
September 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM