Just curious. What, if anything, do you feel is missing from your everyday life here?

I’m interested in hearing about anything from community and culture to services, businesses, activities, or opportunities.

Hi all,

My work is bringing me to Lethbridge from Calgary for two years at minimum. I got offered this job and although I am reluctant to leave family/community in Calgary, I am not opposed to living in Lethbridge - I've become kind of excited about it actually.

Looking for a snapshot of what it's like to live there!

Among others:

• What are the best neighborhoods to live in?
• I hear people are super friendly?
• Outdoor activities?
• Cost of living?

For reference, I like small towns/small town life and am very outdoorsy. I'll primarily be working at the courthouse.

Thanks all!

EDIT: thanks everyone for your responses!!! As it turns out, I got a job in Calgary instead so I won’t be moving but I’m sure this post will be helpful to others in my previous situation. Was great to find out more tidbits about Lethbridge!

I'm not planning to move to Lethbridge or anything, I'm just really curious to see if there's any areas that could be considered bad in Lethbridge. I doubt there's anything comparable to bad areas in Edmonton in Lethbridge, but I could see something comparable to Calgary's rougher areas in LB.

On Google Streetview the only areas of Lethbridge that seemed like they could be problematic were Senator Buchanan and Downtown. But even then those just seemed kinda meh more than anything.

I'm curious to see what the local opinions are. This kinda subject has always interested me as I have lived in a lot of cities and as someone who grew up in a lower-income family, we ended up living in a lot of areas that were kind of shady. So it's really interesting seeing what areas are considered shady by one city's standards in comparison to another city's standards (ex. the "shady" parts of Calgary would be considered fairly chill by Edmonton standards)

Okay, Lethbridge food crew…

Every city has a few chefs who everyone's talking about: the ones everyone in the industry knows, the ones other chefs respect and want to work for(or secretly envy)

So let’s stir the pot a little.

Who’s the best chef or kitchen manager in Lethbridge right now, and what kitchen are they running?

Name names. Drop restaurants. Vote on the ones you agree with. Argue respectfully. Tell us who’s underrated, who’s overrated, and who’s quietly doing the best food in the city.

Not trying to start drama… but also… a little drama never hurt anyone.

Let’s see who the community crowns as our own Lethbridge Top Chef!

Looking for local recommendations on where to pick up a solid winter jacket before the cold weather really kicks in. Everyone keeps warning me that the real challenge here is the wind cutting straight through normal coats.

I am on a tighter budget and want to avoid spending a fortune on high-end brands, but I still need something warm and comfortable for walking around town and waiting at bus stops.

Where are the best places in Lethbridge to look for warm, windproof jackets that stay reasonably priced? Open to regular retail, clearance racks, or solid secondhand spots.

Also open to any advice on which styles or materials hold up best against the gusts here. Thanks in advance!

I know we’re mostly left-leaning on this platform, with some right leaning people sprinkled throughout, and a solid back bone of like.. 6 trolls 😂
But since separation isn’t exactly a left-wing thought, I gotta ask, where are all the Maple leafs? We know signage is an easy way to show support, and that it is a powerful signal for many. Like, I can’t be the only one who rolls his eyes at the blue signs. I know the left has also had their turbulent past with the flag, but it seems like that is fading rapidly in the face of separation and the trade war.

Since buying my car window flag in June, I’ve had a pretty alright experience! People like to see it, for the most part. Parking lots used to be a dead zone, but people sometimes come up and talk to me now when I’m getting in or out of my vehicle, or the occasional head nod, kids pointing and smiling, stuff like that. That being said, I have been flipped off and cut off by blue flags. But I’m a big boy, I can take it.💪 They’re prolly just scratching their nose and accidentally come into my lane, no biggie.

I see a decent amount of older people with car window flags, but not so much anyone 50 and below.
Did you know they’re $3.50 at Dollarama? (Hint hint) I’d say put a flag pole up in your yard, but I know many cant afford a home these days. Aahhaaaa🤪🤪

I will be writing to the city to encourage them to put up more Canadian flags around town as well. As we get closer to the referendum it would be nothing but beneficial to stir some pride and get people to vote, and nobody can get mad about our national flag flying proudly throughout the city. I know it’s non-binding, but if we can ratio the movement off the bat, it will alleviate a lot of concerns. Maybe our premier can focus on something more important than catering to Seppies for a change, like dismantling our healthcare. 🤠

I’ve recently been bothered at night by a very strange noise. I’m not even sure “noise” is the best way to describe it — it feels more like a constant low-frequency vibration or humming sound.

It’s continuous and doesn’t stop for even a second. When I lie in bed, it almost feels like the bed itself is vibrating or resonating with it. I can also feel a slight vibration in my chest and around my eardrums.

I’ve already ruled out some obvious sources inside the house, including the fridge and the laundry/mechanical area. I also went outside and stood near my front door, and I could still hear the same humming sound, so I don’t think it’s coming from something inside my house.

I’ve tried walking around the area, but I still can’t figure out where it’s coming from. I’m very confident it’s not just in my head because I can physically feel the vibration as well as hear it.

I live in the Sunridge area of Lethbridge. Has anyone else nearby noticed anything similar, especially at night? Or does anyone have experience tracking down this kind of low-frequency humming or vibration?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. It’s been affecting my sleep quite a bit.

Hey everyone, this is more to see if anyone around Lethbridge and surrounding areas would be interested in playing, I'm a DM who used to run games professionally online, now more curious if moving to irl play is a worthwhile endeavor, if you might be interested or curious shoot me a DM or Comment

Hello,

I will be moving from Burnaby, BC, to Lethbridge, AB, as I start a new job here. I am looking for any advice on where the great neighbourhoods are to move into and avoid.

Also, I am a single 26-year-old and hoping to move into an apartment complex.

Outside of housing tips, anything else that would help someone who's new to the community?

Thanks, and feel free to also direct message me.

Edit: Thank you all for your comments. It has helped my move. 😄

Like the question asks I would like to hear from Harder supporters what about her is appealing? What policies has she presented in 10 years that has you support her? She has been an member of Parliment for 10 years while owning multiple properties, what does she have to show for it?

I lost my job (allegedly) for being trans. Of course I can’t prove anything and there nothing and there’s official on the record but the short form of the story I came out to my boss as trans a few months back and got randomly fired (ironically) on the last day of pride month. In the exit interview my former boss spent the whole time talking about how much he hates pride parades and how he doesn’t get why trans people can’t just be themselves without shoving it down everyone’s throats. I’m not going to say anything more about it because I’m still considering legal action.

To the point of this post:

I gave myself a week to feel bad about it and to get all the feelings out but now I gotta get back in the saddle and find a new job. Which brings me to the title question. At this point I’m not picky I just need a job that I know I’ll be safe.

Skills and experience I have:
- painting
-drywall
-flooring
-tile work
-finish carpentry
-landscaping
-retail management

The non self check out tills always seem to have lines going back halfway through the store, but the middle tills only have like 2-3 people in line.
are we supposed to wait in the long lines and be directed to the next available till or can we just line up in the shortest line like a regular store?

Parents sold their house and moved to another city. I was living with them. I’m in the process of purchasing my own place here (possession date on the 23rd, if all goes well with inspection and such), but until that goes through I’m living in an rv with my dog.

The rv brake cylinder + hydraulic booster exploded the day we bought it (used). Very old rv so we can’t find a replacement for the booster- myself and several siblings have been trying to find it, out of stock everywhere and would cost more than I paid for the whole rv anyway. So, I’m now living in an rv that can’t drive anywhere… or to be more accurate, an rv that drives but doesn’t stop.

If it was fully functioning, it wouldn’t be too hard to hop parking lots every few days, which was the plan before the rv broke. Now, we can only move it by physically pushing or paying for towing.

Is there anywhere that allows parking for several nights in a row? Or would maybe allow it if I could just push the rv a few spaces over every couple of days? Towing is so expensive and I’d like to avoid that as much as possible.

My dog doesn’t get along with others, so pet friendly campsites with plenty of other dogs wouldn’t go well (if they would allow us to tow in a rusty old camper at all). I did look into renting somewhere for the month but it’s incredibly difficult to find an affordable place that allows pets, especially a very big one (most pet friendly listings I’ve checked limits to 50lbs… I have a Great Dane/Pyrenees cross).

My rv has already overstayed its welcome parked outside my sibling’s apartment building and we’ve been asked to move, but I don’t know where to go. I need to find somewhere to park this thing while I’m between houses for the next 20 days.

Any advice on parking lots with lenient limits? Know of somewhere to rent, or maybe an airbnb or something I could stay at for 20 days that allows a big dog and would let me park the rv nearby? I’d gladly pay for just a driveway at this point, I just need somewhere for my dog and me and the rv until I can move into my new house on the 23rd.

Hello all!

I am currently chasing a story about 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences in the Catholic school system. Whether you are a teacher (current or former), student (current or former), a parent; I'd love to sit down and listen to your story.

Please reach out to me, anonymity guaranteed if you are worried about former or current connections in the community.

Hi there, I am Lesbian but new to Lethbridge. Is there spaces for queer people (like clubs or nightclubs) that are go to’s to meet up? Is lgbtq space in Lethbridge common or not so much?

Recently travelled to Lethbridge for work from Ontario and rental car had license plate from Ontario as well. I was waiting on lights early morning and saw a cop going other-way made u-turn and pull me over. He asked me why i had a rental and i told him I’m here for work. Cop kept asking me all kind of questions and wont believe what i was saying. Ended up showing him my itinerary, hotel receipts & even emails from work regarding my visit. Entire encounter lasted 20 mins which was basically interrogation. I found the whole encounter very annoying but kept my calm & answered all question so cop don’t find a reason to search my car & waste more time. Anyone else had similar experience? Is it a common occurrence in Lethbridge to get pulled over for no apparent reason?

I worked at Shoreline Crossings (6 story building on Aquitania Boulevard West), long story short is we were relieved of our contract in the spring time and I just recently heard that the building is still vacant. Wondering if it’s true as our company is from out of town. The Arbutus people running were not very smart and if you plan on or do live there I feel very bad for you

Edit: the city of Lethbridge building inspector really failed at his job and got big time pissy when I called him out for his lack of enforcement on saving people’s lives

Hello! I’m 22 m and I’m going to be moving to Lethbridge in August for Nursing at the U of L. I was born and raised in Toronto and lived there practically my whole life. I’ve been living in Calgary for the last little bit but now I’m moving down to Lethbridge. I’m used to big city life, endless traffic, packed TTC trains, and the like. I know Lethbridge is tiny compared to Toronto, so I want to know what it’s like here before I move

Night life. Is there any? I’m not into clubbing and all that but I love me a good dive bar. Sticky floors, neon signs, dim lights, pool table in the back, and graffiti in the restrooms with a dated look. Does Lethbridge have any?

Thing to do. Walks in green space, urbex, running, mountains, hiking, you name it. When I’m not working I’m very outdoorsy. Lethbridge seems to be in the middle of nowhere like Calgary, but unlike Toronto. Where are the cool places / parks / hikes that you locals like to hit up inside and outside of Lethbridge?

Food and drinks. What / where are the hidden gems? Does Lethbridge have a lot of food options? I don’t mean like A&W or McDonald’s. Name your fave Mom and Pop shops

Social scene. What do y’all do for fun? Is making friends pretty easy? All my buddies are back home and my only friends in Calgary are pretty much my coworkers lol

Transit. I’ll be bringing my car but I live near the C Train in Calgary so I take Transit where possible to save on gas because my car takes 94 💔. Would you say it’s reliable?

+ anything else you want to add! I’m sure Lethbridge is amazing in its own ways. I’m looking forward to coming on down!!

Hi, I’m a student at the uni and i have been here for close to a year now and my word is it hard to find work here. Feels like my hands are tied no matter what i do. Now I know it’s pretty much same for a lot of people so I’m not here to complain because i understand it is what it is

Here to ask if anyone has some advice to help me get a job or anyone know of any opportunities currently available. I just want something stable and consistent.
Thanks

Sup. My younger brother (19 y.o.) recently got charged after some shit happened outside a bar and we have no clue what we’re doing now (they were drunk and got into a fight with another drunk guys and now he's facing charges of assault even though he got hit pretty hard too). First court date is coming up soon and my parents are freaking out.. Dad trying to find a lawyer through his contacts, but so far he hasn't had any luck, so I decided to join the search as well and now im here, creating this stupid post...

Is it better to stay in Lethbridge or look for lawyers in Calgary? What should we ask in the consult / watch out for? Google reviews all feel kinda useless.

Cheers!!

Hey all, does anyone have any recommendations on local or nearby companies that are able to do radon mitigation for private residences? We've already done the test and we have higher than recommended levels in our heavily used basement space. I've called a few HVAC companies and they don't seem to offer the service, and I can't seem to get a hold of Radon Gone (which seems to be one of the only local companies dealing with this stuff) and I can't quite tell if they're still in business!

Any info is appreciated, thanks!

EDIT: As recommended by u/Negative_Astronaut36, I decided to get in touch with Radon Care (Calgary). They booked me in within the span of a week, and we had Chris come by and set it all up. It was quick and painless, and he also replaced our sump (which I'd been meaning to get replaced anyway) before sealing the lid back in. Price was very reasonable as well.

Hi all!

Have a family member who lives in Lethbridge and largely navigates solo parenting due to their spouse working out of town. They have 3 kids between the ages of 8 - 14.

I'd like to gift them some seasons or family passes for a season of things to do in town to make it easier on them. If this were Calgary I'd be doing something like a Zoo, Callaway Park, Heritage Park, etc seasons pass.

What might be available in Lethbridge for me to gift to them? I'm not overly familiar with attractions in town or nearby. They do have vehicle access so transit is not a concern.

Thanks in advance!