News

City Council was provided an update from administration on the limited funding available in the next Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and the planning challenges that lie ahead.

City crews are repairing a watermain in the 1200 Block of 6 Avenue South. 

The work area has closed the inner eastbound and westbound lanes. Outer lanes in both directions remain open at this time, but the closure may be extended into both westbound lanes if required. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to a residential structure fire on Trent Road West at 12:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 9. 

Crews from four stations were dispatched, with 25 firefighters responding. Upon arrival, they encountered heavy fire conditions and worked for approximately three hours to contain and fully extinguish the fire. 

Chair of the Agenda Review Committee of the City of Lethbridge, Mayor Hyggen, has provided notice that the Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for 12:30 P.M. on April 10, 2025, has been rescheduled to begin at 9:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, City of Lethbridge.

The City of Lethbridge is warning the public about a payment scam where users receive a text message claiming they have an unpaid parking infraction.

The City of Lethbridge was pleased last week to learn about a specific area of the 2025 Alberta Budget: the restoration of Grants in Place of Taxes (GIPOT). Properties belonging to the Government of Alberta are exempt from municipal taxation. To account for this, municipalities are paid a GIPOT on eligible properties within their boundaries. Starting in 2025-26, GIPOT funding will be paid to municipalities at 75 per cent of the property tax amount that would be owed, equal to $55 million. Next year it will increase to 100 per cent.  

Following a recent increase in kitchen fires, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is reminding residents of the dangers of cooking with oil. 

Our water team is repairing a valve in the 200 block of Stafford Drive North. The work has both southbound lanes and one northbound lane closed between 2 Avenue A North and 3 Avenue North.

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity this summer? Mark your calendars for our Summer Job Fair on Tuesday, March 11, at the Cavendish Farms Centre and Wednesday, March 12, online (virtually) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.!