A high-risk encampment in Lethbridge’s River Valley was safely dismantled recently, thanks to a coordinated inter-agency effort involving several City departments. 

Now that the Federal Election has wrapped up, voters will soon shift attention to the coming 2025 Municipal Election, set for October in Lethbridge.

The City of Lethbridge is taking steps to protect the local economy from the threats of U.S. tariffs. 

It is now less than seven months until the beginning of the 2025 Election Period in Lethbridge – and preparations are well underway. 

There have been some questions in the community regarding several recent rezoning application approvals, specifically a couple of housing projects in and adjacent to the London Road neighbourhood. We wanted to help clarify some of these questions, outline the processes that were followed and the many factors City Council considers in their decision making.  

Female youth are invited to join off-duty female first responders tonight for an evening of free sports, activities and mentorship with Off the Record: StrongHER Together.

Do you have reservations about reporting business waste? 

Jeff and Allison Gliege, co-owners of Firestone Restaurant and Bar, felt overwhelmed when the City introduced its mandatory recycling and mandatory organics program. Rather than fear it, they gave it a shot – and quickly realized it wasn’t as daunting as it seemed. 

One local care facility has been looking after more than just its residents. 

The Good Samaritan West Highlands Centre and Estates has been a leader in waste diversion for more than 20 years. 

Do you believe in Christmas miracles?

Peter Danielson was running behind last Thursday morning. He was still disassembling cardboard boxes to add to his blue cart when he noticed the collection truck approaching. In a frantic rush, Peter grabbed a big load of cardboard, dumped it into the cart and rolled it to its pick-up spot, just in the nick of time. The truck drove off, and Peter carried on with his morning.

Until he noticed something. His iPhone was missing.

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. We wrap this series with Mayor Blaine Hyggen, who was first elected to Council in 2013, re-elected in 2017 and then won the Mayoral race in 2021.