CBC Lethbridge attends Word on the Street

"CBC is in Lethbridge?" people asked in excitement as they walked through a street of tents at the Lethbridge Public Library's Word on the Street Festival on Saturday. 

More than 3,000 people came out on Saturday to enjoy this celebration of arts and literacy including author readings, live music, face painting, story time, workshops, panel discussions and Indigenous cultural programming. CBC Lethbridge was on location as part of our partnership with the Lethbridge Public Library.

CBC Lethbridge attends Word on the Street

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More than 3,000 people attended the Lethbridge Public Library's Word on the Street festival on Saturday. CBC was on location gathering stories for their upcoming bureau.

Many loyal CBC fans visited the CBC Lethbridge tent to share their favourite areas of CBC and were thrilled to hear we're launching a permanent Lethbridge office to tell stories in the city and surrounding area.

"This is so exciting!" a festival goer exclaimed. "It'll be great to have more coverage and stories from our area."

• CBC expands news coverage with permanent Lethbridge bureau

CBC Lethbridge was on-site gathering story ideas for future reporting and nearly 100 people tried our video both to share their stories. Hear what people had to say below.

What's your favourite thing about living in Lethbridge? 

Mel at Word on the Street

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Mel shares a recommendation for new families moving to Lethbridge.

Best waffle cones at Word on the Street

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Find out where this local thinks the best waffle cones are.

Gerald at Word on the Street

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Find out why Gerald is a fan of Lethbridge.

Max at Word on the Street

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Max shares one of his favourite spots in Lethbridge.

Vivian at Word on the Street

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Vivian has lived in Lethbridge for 16 years. Find out what she thinks the best part of Lethbridge is.

What do you wish people knew about Lethbridge?

Beth at Word on the Street

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Beth shares one thing that most people are often surprised to hear about Lethbridge.

Marley at Word on the Street

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Marley, an Indigenous grad coach shares about an initiative she began at Chinook High School in Lethbridge.

Zara at Word on the Street

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Zara shares one thing she wishes people knew about Lethbridge.

Daniel at Word on the Street

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Daniel wants to break a common stereotype about Lethbridge.

CBC Lethbridge's bureau is set to begin in the coming weeks. Read some of the stories that have come out of Lethbridge at cbc.ca/lethbridge. And stay up to date by joining our texting community below.