Lethbridge gets a chance to peek behind the scenes of CBC, as CBC launches its new Lethbridge bureau with a two day launch party at the Lethbridge Public Library, Jan. 20 and 21.

“We’re hoping people will come spend the day with us,” said Madelaine Lapointe, senior CBC Communications officer.
Multi-media journalist Ose Irete , who graduated from the U of L with an anthropology degree and has spent most of the past decade living in Lethbridge, will be reporting on Lethbridge news for TV, radio and online. He officially started last week.
The launch will feature a plethora or Lethbridge talent performing, chosen by Ose Orete and the Lethbridge Public Library.
The main event for the CBC bureau launch is a two day event at the Lethbridge Public Library, Friday, Jan. 20.
There will be a variety of family friendly activities including button making, a giant set of headphones and an opportunity to pitch stories to CBC, plus refreshments, treats and much more.
On Friday, Jan. 20 there will be a live presentation of Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous and a live presentation of the Homestretch from 3 - 6 p.m. with Chris dela Torre and Jenny Howe.
“ People will get to be part of the live audience for the shows,” Lapointe said Madelaine LaPointe, senior CBC Communications officer.
“ After that we’ll go to Good Times for a comedy show, but it is sold out,” she continued.