News

Lethbridge City Hall will be closed for a portion of the holiday season.

Crews are working to repair a water main break in the 100 Block of 1 Avenue South.  

The outside eastbound lane of 1 Avenue South, as it approaches Scenic Drive South, is closed. The inside eastbound lane and both westbound lanes remain open. 

This month marks an important milestone in Lethbridge public service: 100 years since the first women were elected to office.

In December 1924, Susan Bawden and Mary McClenaghan won election to the Lethbridge Public School Board.

Today, Mayor Blaine Hyggen presented Cardiologist, Dr. Sayeh Zielke with a Key to the City in recognition of her tireless work to improve and advance cardiac care in southern Alberta.

Starting April 1 next year, residents will see a reduction in their curbside recycling collection fees. No fooling!

An emergency watermain repair is underway, impacting all residences along the 1600 block of Scenic Heights South. We are working diligently to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

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. 

Next up in this series is Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, who won her first Council term in her first attempt in 2021.

The Parks & Cemeteries team is thrilled to announce a formal partnership with the Lethbridge Trail Alliance. It marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve the River Valley Trail Network.

Some of the brightest minds and ideas in Lethbridge were on full display today as post-secondary students presented their community-focused projects at the City Scholars Student Symposium.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) has found a practical way to keep its ambulance fleet running smoothly. By remounting ambulance boxes onto new chassis, the department has saved money, reduced waste and added reliable vehicles to its fleet in a quicker fashion. 

LFES has completed its first two remounts and plans to remount five more ambulances by the end of 2026.