Some trends from the 1980s are best left in the past. The City’s Bicycle Bylaw from 1986, however, was in serious need of a refresh. By passing second and third readings on Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted to approve Bylaw 6427 – an updated Bicycle Bylaw that will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

No time is going to ‘waste’ in the City’s efforts toward a more sustainable future. 

Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP) proposed by the City of Lethbridge’s Waste & Environment department.

Lethbridge City Council will convene as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee for two days, beginning Wednesday, November 13, for an overview of the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources.

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. In the coming weeks, we’ll share their insights and priorities as we look toward the next election. 

Next is Councillor Rajko Dodic. He was first elected as then-Alderman in 2004, won the Mayor's race in 2010 and reentered municipal politics as an elected Councillor in 2021.

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.

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. In the coming weeks, we’ll share their insights and priorities as we look toward the next election. 

Next is Councillor Belinda Crowson, who was first elected to Council in 2017 and won a second term in 2021. 

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.

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. In the coming weeks, we’ll share their insights and priorities as we look toward the next election.

Next is Councillor Jeff Carlson, who was first elected to Council in 2007 and won a fifth term in 2021. 

Highlights from Lethbridge City Council's regular meeting and annual Organizational Meeting, both held on October 22, 2024.

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.