Alejandra Pulido-Guzman

Lethbridge Herald

Mayor Blaine Hyggen had the opportunity to mingle with members of the community Tuesday afternoon after taking part of the Whoop-Up Days parade, during his fourth annual Mayor’s Barbecue outside of City Hall.

“I don’t get out as much as I would like to, so being able to come out here and walk up and down the lineup, meet folks and thank them for coming and for what they do to make our community so wonderful, it’s amazing,” said Hyggen.

He added he was glad to see the diversity of the population taking part of the celebrations, and that he had the opportunity to speak with a new Canadian who was very impressed by the event.

“We couldn’t ask for better weather, it’s absolutely amazing,” said Hyggen. “We are trying to make it as quickly as po

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