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Preparations are already underway for the next municipal election, scheduled for October 20, 2025. We invited all current Council members to share their thoughts on the first three years of this term. In the coming weeks, we’ll share their insights and priorities as we look toward the next election. 

Next in this series is Councillor Nick Paladino, who was elected to his first term in 2021. 

The holiday season brings traditions, family, fun and unexpected surprises, but often it can also mean more waste being sent to the landfill. Learn more about how you can celebrate the holidays more sustainably, such as giving experiences or gifts that last, wrapping gifts with less, using sustainable decorations, and avoiding food waste. 

Chair of the Agenda Review Committee of the City of Lethbridge, Mayor Hyggen has provided notice that the City Council Meeting scheduled for 12:30 P.M. on December 10, 2024 has been rescheduled to begin at 09:30 A.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, City of Lethbridge.

A statement from Councillor John Middleton-Hope regarding the Lethbridge-West byelection.

When did Lethbridge become a city? Where did we get our name from? What is someone from here called? As November 20 to 26 is Canada History Week, we thought we’d share some background on our city, from its traditional land to its relationship with coal and agriculture, to the High Level Bridge, to being a campus community and its place as Alberta’s Gateway To Opportunity.

The Government of Alberta is implementing changes to the Regulated Rate Option (RRO). As of January 1, 2025, the RRO will be known as the Rate of Last Resort. 

We invited all current Council members to share their thoughts on the first three years of this term. Next up in this series is Councillor John Middleton-Hope. The first-term Councillor ran a successful campaign his first time out as a candidate for City Council in 2021.

Have a great idea for an event or program to boost vibrancy in the Downtown?

The 2025 Re-Imagine Downtown grant is now open for applications with $120,000 in funding available for successful applicants.

Earlier this week, my colleagues on City Council and I discussed the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources.

Agri-Food Innovation Expo coming to Lethbridge.