Creating sustainable long-term cost reductions, finding efficiencies to mitigate pressures while maintaining service levels, and keeping any potential tax rate increases to reflect inflation will be City Council’s goals next month when debating the City’s next Operating Budget.

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.

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.

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.

When emergencies force people from their homes, a coordinated and compassionate response can make all the difference. 

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Lethbridge is highlighting the ongoing work of its Emergency Social Services (ESS) team and encouraging residents to learn how they can get involved. 

Lethbridge is kicking off its fourth annual Dog Waste Awareness Month to promote cleaner public spaces.

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.

The City of Lethbridge’s road safety project is complete, marking an important milestone in the City’s ongoing commitment to safer streets.

Due to the major financial impact on Lethbridge taxpayers, City administration is recommending City Council not accept the Province’s new contract conditions for emergency medical services (EMS), while preserving the right to participate in further negotiations and/or request for proposal processes.

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.