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  • City’s road safety project now complete

    The City of Lethbridge’s road safety project is complete, marking an important milestone in the City’s ongoing commitment to safer streets.

  • Analysis shows significant impact of new EMS costing model

    Due to the major financial impact on Lethbridge taxpayers, City administration is recommending City Council not accept the Province’s new contract conditions for emergency medical services (EMS), while preserving the right to participate in further negotiations and/or request for proposal processes.

  • Council Committee hears 2027 Operating Budget update

    Service level changes, external decisions from other levels of government, inflationary increases, and funding allocation to community groups will all be top of mind for City Council as they head toward approving a 2027 Operating Budget.

  • City of Lethbridge brings together regional municipal partners for infrastructure summit

    The City of Lethbridge’s first Infrastructure Services Regional Summit highlighted the value of collaboration and shared expertise across the region.

  • City Council approves its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan

    Lethbridge City Council’s new Strategic Plan is committed to supporting existing businesses, attracting investment and strengthening Lethbridge’s role as a regional hub for agriculture, agri-food, advanced manufacturing, trade, logistics and emerging industries.

  • Earth Day highlights community waste diversion efforts

    The City of Lethbridge is recognizing the community’s role in the continued success of the curbside organics program as it wraps up its third year.  

    Earth Day also brings heaps of compost to giveaway, weekend activities and the return of the household battery collection program. 

  • Conserve the flow and keep more dough!

    The 2026 Environmental Incentive Program is now accepting applications! The program offers rebates for purchasing rain barrels and replacing old, inefficient toilets with new low-flow toilets.

  • City outlines upgrade needs at Wastewater Treatment Plant

    The City of Lethbridge is charting a path to modernize the Wastewater Treatment Plant. A new Asset Management Plan outlines the investments needed to keep the system reliable for a growing community.

  • High wildfire risk in Lethbridge as crews prepare for wildfire season

    It only takes a spark on a windy day to start a fast-moving grass fire in Lethbridge.  

    With warm temperatures, low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents that wildfire risk in the city is currently high. 

  • National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes Lethbridge’s 9-1-1 professionals
    National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes Lethbridge’s 9-1-1 professionals

    Every emergency response in Lethbridge starts with a call to 9-1-1. This week, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is recognizing the Emergency Communications Officers who gather critical information, coordinate response and support crews in real time.