Do you support a Performing Arts Centre but would like to know some more about the history of the project? Need some quick facts about why Lethbridge needs this facility? Download the PAC Timeline here Quick PAC Facts We’re building for the future! In 2019 the population of the City of Lethbridge reached 100,000 and…

The Civic Common has been designated as the future site of the Performing Arts Centre! In June of 2021, the following resolutions were passed by City Council during the Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Civic Commons WHEREAS the Economic Standing Policy Committee has allocated community projects (Section D) into three CIP cycles (2022-2025, 2026-2029, 2030-2031);AND WHEREAS the…

The Master Plan’s “Amenity Investment Prioritization Ranking” lists a Performing Arts space as the second-highest of 24 indoor recreation and culture amenity priorities, prioritizing this type of facility above all indoor recreation facilities. (Including ice arena facilities, which rank seventh on the list.) You can read the full Recreation and Culture Master Plan here: https://getinvolvedlethbridge.ca/12868/widgets/51300/documents/55036

Thank you to all those who participated in the CIP Online Budget Allocator. Your voice will be heard. But we need to keep awareness of this project front and center until CIP deliberations are finished. We would like to provide an update as Council enters CIP deliberations May 10 – 14, 2021. On April 28,…

You know a new performing arts centre for Lethbridge has been a topic of discussion and advocacy for the last 20 years. Throughout this time a number of City Councils have supported studies regarding a new centre which would meet the demands that our existing performing arts facilities cannot fulfill. Considerable time, effort and funds…

The Performing Arts Centre Steering Committee will be making a presentation to the Community Issues Committee on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 10:00 am. Here is the link to the Agenda package. This presentation will provide City Council with an update on the progress of the project. You may tune into this presentation on Monday by…

Thank you for your support! Lethbridge City Council has demonstrated their commitment to building a performing arts centre in Lethbridge in their recent Capital Improvement Program! On May 23, 2017 City Council approved the 2018 – 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, prioritizing projects over the next four years. The following resolutions were passed by Council: Part…

Great news about the future of a Performing Arts Centre in Lethbridge! After much deliberation this morning, Finance Committee has unanimously voted to approve the following: $375,000 in 2018 for final planning, location selection and financial model (including operating model); for City administration to strike a steering committee to begin work on the planning; $6.2…

The Performing Arts Centre Advocacy Group thanks the Allied Arts Council for supporting the dream of a stand-alone Performing Arts Centre that benefits the entire community. Please read their official response here.