Because every little bit helps!

Paper Towel Dispensers

What we did: By building an ongoing partnership with vendors, we've been able to secure more competitive pricing. This recently saved us $38K on new paper towel dispensers at VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The new dispensers also have advertising space which could generate an additional $5K in revenue each year. 

Why it matters: Every day, the City of Lethbridge buys hundreds of goods and services that keep our community running. By using that purchasing power and creating strong partnerships, we're able to not only improve pricing but also improve the reliability and speed with which these purchases can be made. In this example, not only were the new paper towel dispensers purchased at a lower cost, they also now provide advertising opportunities as a potential new revenue source. This was achieved by having a strong partner working alongside the City to give the best value to our taxpayers. 

AI Technology in Water Treatment 

What we did: In the last year we’ve saved more than $350K in chemical costs by using artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately pinpoint the levels needed to treat our drinking water.

Why it matters: As chemical prices climb, these savings help keep water rates manageable while ensuring households continue receiving clean, safe water - every day. Efficiency here directly supports affordability at home.

Paper Change

What we did: By moving from perforated paper to regular paper for our ambulance billing, we're saving $2000/year.

Why it matters: Whether the savings are big or small, this just shows that every little bit does help and that there are simple, small things we can do every day.

Emergency services are a critical to our community, but expensive to deliver. Being the best stewards of every tax dollar makes our efforts go further in protecting the health and safety of our residents.

January 29, 2026

LED Lighting

What we did: By changing to LED lighting at City Hall and at our Fleet Building, we save $30K/year on utility costs.

Why it matters: Just like many families across Lethbridge, the City is also facing rising utility costs, and just like you, we’re finding smarter ways to conserve.

Our teams are reducing consumption, lowering operating costs and protecting residents from future rate pressures.

Every improvement helps us stretch tax dollars further while also caring for our environment.

Remounting Ambulances

What we did: Rather than replacing ambulances, we’re remounting them on a new chassis, saving $88K per unit. We’ve been able to use those savings for resources like new power stretchers.

Why it matters: City ambulances have a lifespan of approximately five years. By remounting ambulance boxes onto new chassis, we’ve been able to double the lifespan without the cost of a full vehicle replacement. This saves the department money, reduces waste and quickly adds reliable vehicles back to the fleet. 

We’ve been able to reinvest these savings into additional resources, like new power stretchers. This improves care for residents and increases safety for our first responders, all at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Spitz Stadium Sponsorship

What we did: We secured a 5-year naming sponsorship for Spitz Stadium bringing in a total of $250K that goes directly back into maintaining this awesome facility.

Why it matters: Sponsorships reduce the burden on taxpayers by inviting community partners to share in the costs of public amenities — creating a stronger, more connected city.

In addition to Spitz Stadium, the City’s Sponsorship program has also secured significant naming sponsorships at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena and Cavendish Farms Centre. These all go towards reducing the operating costs for these community facilities.