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Two playgrounds are getting a colourful refresh – and we need your help choosing the palettes! 

Lethbridge residents are invited to share their ideas and feedback on key City projects and services at the upcoming Community Conversation, taking place Thursday, January 29, from 3–7 p.m. at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena.  

Do you own a business, run an organization or manage an institution in Lethbridge?

The City of Lethbridge is encouraging you to fill out your mandatory waste diversion report for 2025.

A new “Give It a Try” feature at this year’s Community Conversation invites residents to explore hands‑on, on-ice activities inspired by the 2026 Alberta Winter Games and the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Let me welcome you to the first Mayor’s Column of 2026.

To those new to reading this: I write this monthly feature on behalf of Lethbridge City Council to keep people informed on matters of importance in the community, as well as to highlight achievements by members of our community. I try to use this space to focus on the positive pieces and the good news stories we have in the wonderful city we all call home, as well as to provide further context on some of the more complicated matters.

With the need for infrastructure upgrades, the City of Lethbridge has started a preliminary design plan for 5 Street South between 1 Avenue South and 6 Avenue South in Downtown Lethbridge.

We want you to tell us about your priorities for the future of 5 Street South.

The City of Lethbridge Electric Utility Department is upgrading residential and commercial electricity meters that are due for testing. This is in alignment with regulations set by Measurement Canada to ensure electricity is being measured accurately. 

Highlights and decisions from the January 20, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Community feedback is now open on the City’s snow‑route plowing services and winter operations. Residents can share their experiences with snow clearing, the snow‑route network, and the Windrow Assistance Service. Input will help shape the ongoing snow and ice pilot program.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, Lethbridge Police Service and the City of Lethbridge’s Community Social Development department are reminding residents that reporting encampments plays a key role in preventing fires and supporting a coordinated, community-based response.