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  • 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.

  • Annual street sweeping program underway

    Some early spring flurries arrived this week, but preparing our streets for summer still requires a human touch. Residential street sweeping starts Monday, April 13, and will continue every weekday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the next eight to 12 weeks, weather permitting.

  • Mattress disposal springing into action at yard waste sites

    Starting April 1, residents will be able to drop off mattresses and box springs at any of the City of Lethbridge’s yard waste sites, during regular operating hours.

  • City asking for provincial EMS contract talks to continue

    Understanding the critical importance of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the community, City Council is seeking more time and information related to contract options with Emergency Health Services – Alberta (EHS).

  • City Council again declares April 7 as Green Shirt Day

    Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted to have the Mayor’s Office again declare April 7 as Green Shirt Day.

  • Council hears update on proposed Provincial Budget impacts

    Following the recent announcement of the proposed 2026 Alberta Provincial Budget, Lethbridge residents may be wondering what changes within it may impact their local property taxes this year.