Week-in-review: Municipal election changes, a leadership debate and green bins

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The Alberta NDP held its first official leadership debate between the candidates vying to replace Rachel Notley as party leader.

The event was Thursday night at the Yates Memorial Theater in Lethbridge.

READ MORE: Strong turnout in Lethbridge for first Alberta NDP leadership debate

GREEN BIN ANNIVERSARY

The City of Lethbridge celebrated Earth Day on Monday by highlighting the success of the organics curbside collection program, which has been ongoing in Lethbridge for one year.

READ MORE: Lethbridge highlights one-year anniversary of green cart program

MORE PHYSICIANS IN LETHBRIDGE

It was reported that more registered physicians have begun practicing in Lethbridge in the last year.

READ MORE: Lethbridge gains 28 new physicians in one year

TOP BABY NAMES

The top baby names in Alberta for 2023 were unveiled.

READ MORE: Noah, Olivia continue reign as top baby names in Alberta in 2023

WHOOP UP DAYS PARADE

Applications are open for the annual Whoop-Up Days Parade, with the theme also announced for the summer event.

READ MORE: Theme announced for 2024 Whoop-Up Days Parade, applications open

SWIMMING CHAMPION

A celebrated Lethbridge swimmer spoke with LNN after announcing her retirement.

READ MORE: Lethbridge swimmer Rachel Nicol announces end to storied career

HELPING THE FOOD BANK

Catholic Central High School is teaming with other schools to host a soccer tournament benefitting the Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge.

READ MORE: Lethbridge schools team up to support Interfaith Food Bank through new soccer tournament

MORE HEADLINES

Other stories from LNN this week includes:

Panthers capture silver at Volleyball Alberta provincials

Alberta announces $8 million fund for arts & media

New charitable initiative to “transform scrap metal into hope”

New pay model for Alberta nurses who start primary care clinics

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