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Sept 16, 2023

New Lethbridge program helping preserve Blackfoot language

A new program is helping preserve the Blackfoot language, while teaching locals and visitors to southern Alberta about the region's history.

New Lethbridge program helping preserve Blackfoot language

Aug 9, 2023

Alberta needs ‘middle ground’ in renewable project development: experts

A move by the province to place a six month pause on solar and wind projects greater than one megawatt is drawing mixed reactions from the clean energy industry and municipalities.

Alberta needs ‘middle ground’ in renewable project development: experts

Jul 10, 2023

Applications now open for Agri-food Futures Scholarship

Applications are open for an agricultural scholarship program in southern Alberta.

Applications now open for Agri-food Futures Scholarship

Mar 31, 2023

Tourism Lethbridge wants to make southern Alberta a food tasting destination

Region can showcase unique crops like sugar beets, haskap berries

Tourism Lethbridge wants to make southern Alberta a food tasting destination

Jan 17, 2023

Local students receive SouthGrow Agrifood Futures Scholarships

Three local post-secondary students have received agricultural scholarships.

Local students receive SouthGrow Agrifood Futures Scholarships

Nov 16, 2022

The unfortunate side effect of the green energy switch

With the transition away from more traditional forms of energy generation, such as the burning of fossil fuels, nearly all of the individuals who are working in those industries will be losing their jobs.

The unfortunate side effect of the green energy switch

Nov 16, 2022

Around $30 billion waiting to be invested in Alberta

With the desire for new technologies to be built within the energy sector, it is economic development organizations like SouthGrow who help push this development forward.

Around $30 billion waiting to be invested in Alberta

Nov 9, 2022

The technology that will bring Alberta into the future of energy

With SouthGrow being one of the major contributors to economic development in southern Alberta, they can provide an in-depth look into some of the new technologies that are coming to our region.

The technology that will bring Alberta into the future of energy

Aug 23, 2022

SouthGrow seeking applicants for ag scholarship program

The SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance is asking those interested in a future career in the agriculture sector to apply for their Agri-food Future Scholarship Program.

SouthGrow seeking applicants for ag scholarship program

Jun 22, 2022

Highway 3 group wants economic footprint analysis done on twinning

The Highway 3 Twinning Development Association has commissioned a study on twinning the remaining sections of the route from Medicine Hat to the British Columbia boundary.

Highway 3 group wants economic footprint analysis done on twinning

May 31, 2022

New program powering southern Alberta electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Roadblocks are falling away for electric vehicles (EVs).

New program powering southern Alberta electric vehicle charging infrastructure

May 28, 2022

Electric vehicle charging stations ‘spark’ funding in southern Alberta

An economic development alliance of thirty south-central Alberta communities has launched a program for funding electric vehicle charging stations.

Electric vehicle charging stations ‘spark’ funding in southern Alberta

May 9, 2022

Grand opening held for Carmangay Community Centre

The Carmangay Community Centre Association (CCCA) held a grand opening April 23 for the village’s new community gathering place.

Grand opening held for Carmangay Community Centre

Feb 26, 2020

2020 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair kicks off

The Ag Expo and North American Seed Fair, one of western Canada's largest Ag Expos, kicked off Wednesday at the Lethbridge Exhibition Park.

2020 Ag-Expo and North American Seed Fair kicks off

Nov 4, 2019

Bearspaw First Nation opens electric vehicle charging stations along Trans-Canada

The Stoney Nakoda First Nation is now home to the latest electric vehicle charging station to open along the Trans-Canada Highway.

Bearspaw First Nation opens electric vehicle charging stations along Trans-Canada

Nov 1, 2019

Electric vehicle charging network expanded in southern Alberta

The range of travel for electric vehicles was expanded in southern Alberta on Friday with the opening of charging stations in the communities of Pincher Creek, Nanton and Longview.

Electric vehicle charging network expanded in southern Alberta
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