Mayor Blaine Hyggen says the City’s next Capital Budget will be fully centred on needs rather than wants. At its Community Issues Committee (CIC) meeting on Wednesday, Lethbridge City Council took the first major step towards its next Capital Budget.

Council remains open to further negotiations and/or participating in a Provincial procurement process to maintain integrated emergency services. 

The City of Lethbridge is prioritizing safety, reliability and long-term affordability as it plans for the largest infrastructure project in the City’s history: significant upgrades at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Highlights and decisions from the May 12, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

The City of Lethbridge will not accept Emergency Health Services (EHS) – Alberta’s new contract conditions due to the significant financial impact it would have on Lethbridge taxpayers. However, the City is keeping the door open for further discussions or a future procurement process that could allow Lethbridge to continue its integrated Fire and EMS model.

Understanding the magnitude of a decision that could impact the City’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS), City Council will have further discussions regarding the Province’s new EMS costing model.

Service level changes, external decisions from other levels of government, inflationary increases, and funding allocation to community groups will all be top of mind for City Council as they head toward approving a 2027 Operating Budget.

Highlights and decisions from the April 28, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

Lethbridge City Council’s new Strategic Plan is committed to supporting existing businesses, attracting investment and strengthening Lethbridge’s role as a regional hub for agriculture, agri-food, advanced manufacturing, trade, logistics and emerging industries.

During the past few weeks, I’ve received many inquiries regarding the future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in our community.