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Highlights from the June 24, 2025, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Vandalism at Legacy Park has led to unauthorized sprinkler use, even during rainfall, by individuals tampering with irrigation controls. Lock boxes are being installed to prevent further damage, and the City remains committed to responsible water use.

We’re only one week away from celebrating Canada’s 158th birthday! The 2025 celebration includes slightly different traffic impacts than previous years.

Chair of the Agenda Review Committee of the City of Lethbridge, Mayor Hyggen, has provided notice that the Governance Standing Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for 1:30 P.M. on June 26, 2025, has been rescheduled to begin at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, City of Lethbridge.

We’re painting the next chapter of Lethbridge’s Public Art story.

This builds on the original 2012 plan to reimagine how public art can enrich civic life through inclusion, placemaking and cultural vibrancy. 

The City of Lethbridge is reminding all Lethbridge property owners that their 2025 property taxes are due by Monday, June 30. We ask those coming to City Hall to pay to please be patient if there are lines and to please be courteous to our City staff who are here to help you.

A refreshed online safety resource has a new home.

Featuring new content and updated resources, the City of Lethbridge’s Online Safety Toolkit now lives on the Lethbridge Police Service website. The revamped toolkit helps families and youth stay safer in today’s digital world.

The River Valley Fire Ban in Lethbridge has been lifted, effective immediately. Recent changes in weather conditions, including higher humidity levels, have reduced the fire risk in this area. 

Knowing the job you’re applying for is a message that holds true for the private sector – and most certainly for those seeking a public office role through the 2025 Municipal Election, set for October in Lethbridge. Once elected, there will be a quick learning period. This installment of our Municipal Election 101 provides resources to help you understand and learn the roles and responsibilities of an elected official. 

There is a major boost to Lethbridge’s affordable housing supply, with a new project rooted in Indigenous culture and community.

Thanks in part to $1.8 million of funding support from the City of Lethbridge, an Aboriginal Housing Society project adds 132 new housing units to the city’s inventory.