As more details have emerged from the proposed 2026 Provincial Budget, we are encouraged to hear of several key infrastructure projects for highways in and around Lethbridge. 

City of Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen offers his initial thoughts on the proposed provincial budget, noting key investments and ongoing commitments affecting the region.

Highlights and decisions from the February 24, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

A belated Happy Family Day to everyone – a day all about stepping back from the busy pace of life and spending quality time with your family and loved ones.

With a planned re-introduction of the Community Issues Committee (CIC) now confirmed, Lethbridge City Council’s committee meeting and governance structure is set for changes this year.

Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted 6-2 in favour of cancelling the proposed Capital Project 18 Street Functional Planning & Design Study.

Highlights and decisions from the February 10, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Let me welcome you to the first Mayor’s Column of 2026.

To those new to reading this: I write this monthly feature on behalf of Lethbridge City Council to keep people informed on matters of importance in the community, as well as to highlight achievements by members of our community. I try to use this space to focus on the positive pieces and the good news stories we have in the wonderful city we all call home, as well as to provide further context on some of the more complicated matters.

Highlights and decisions from the January 20, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

The City of Lethbridge is exploring ways to make Assessment & Taxation notices more transparent, clearer to read and easier to use. We’re asking residents for feedback on how well the current notices explain their Assessment and Taxes and what changes would make them easier to understand.