Advancing Lethbridge’s status as the Gateway to Opportunity, showcasing strong regional collaboration, and championing our community’s needs will be the primary focus for two members of Lethbridge City Council during an advocacy trip this week. Mayor Blaine Hyggen, Councillor Jenn Schimdt-Rempel, as well as City Manager Lloyd Brierley, are part of the Team Lethbridge 2024 contingent heading to Edmonton today through Thursday. Led by Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), this will be the eighth Team Lethbridge visit since 2008.

It’s a new era for sports viewing in Lethbridge.

Families, friends and fans can now stay more connected to amateur and minor sports, thanks to the introduction of LiveBarn in Lethbridge. The platform provides live and on-demand broadcasts of local amateur sports, at no cost to the City.

Changes may be coming to the Downtown Lawlessness Reduction Task Force (DLRTF), some of which could provide quicker action to move forward on proposed ideas. Members of the DLRTF made a presentation to the Governance Standing Policy Committee on October 24. Following SPC discussion, a series of recommendations were crafted and will be sent to City Council to consider.

It will soon be easier for everyone to enjoy Fritz Sick Pool.

Upgrades will provide a safer and more comfortable visitor experience. Enhancements are planned throughout the building.

Provincial funds are supporting plans to increase capacity at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant. Detailed design work will help prepare for much-needed upgrades at the plant.

What do Taylor Swift, Elton John, Wayne Gretzky and Chris Hadfield in common? They've all walked the halls of the VisitLethbridge.com Arena!

Get your backstage peek into these moments and more by taking the 50th anniversary history tour on Thursday, October 24.

Highlights from the October 8, 2024, Lethbridge City Council meeting.

In their October report to the Economic Standing Policy Committee, Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) shared positive news on their revenue growth.

Two former buildings in Lethbridge have officially had their historic designations removed. On Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council formally passed Bylaw 6451 and Bylaw 6452 – repealing the previous Municipal Historic Resource (MHR) designations to the former Bow On Tong and Manie Opera Society buildings.

The Parks & Cemeteries team is preparing for the inaugural Run to Remember. Taking place Sunday September 29, the event features a 2.5K and 5K walk or run through Mountain View Cemetery. It is designed to honour the memories of loved ones, to celebrate life and to promote community health.