Eight city councillors and the next mayor of Lethbridge, Alta., were officially sworn in at a ceremony at City Hall on Monday.

Of the nine politicians seated around the half-circle inside of council chambers, six are returning from the previous council, including Mayor Blaine Hyggen.

“It’s going to be a great four years, beyond that, it’s going to be great. Some great things we’ve done, but even more ahead. So, we hope we can continue that work that’s been done and be better moving forward,” said Hyggen after the ceremony.

While six return, three new members join council.

“If you ask me how I am feeling now, I feel so honoured and I am looking forward to my responsibility to work alongside the council members,” said Rufa Doria.

She is Lethbridge’s first Filipino councillor and she say

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