Council Highlights July 28, 2026
- Lethbridge City Council unanimously passed second and third readings for Bylaw 6534 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Train 2 – 20 ML/D Expansion. To complete this project, it will be necessary for the City of Lethbridge to borrow up to $261 million for a period not to exceed 20 years, from the Province of Alberta or another authorized financial institution. Full project background is available here
- Mayor Blaine Hyggen provided a verbal update about the future of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Lethbridge due to changes in the Provincial funding model. The full Mayor’s Statement is here
- From a Closed Meeting matter, a motion from Councillor Belinda Crowson, requesting the Mayor’s Office declare September 9, 2026, as International FASD Awareness Day, carried
- From a Motion Arising, Council has directed Administration to draft framework for consideration of a proposed all-encompassing Community Awareness Campaign, Event and Recognition Policy, and report back to Council by the end of Q1 2027
- The following recommendations from Community Issues Committee (CIC) were carried as part of the Consent Agenda:
- Reporting from Council Representatives on Boards, Commissions and Committees
- Confirming Council’s Confidence in the Lethbridge Public Library, its Board and Staff
- Project D-28 SAAG Facility Enhancement 2022-2031 CIP Amendment
- Link Pathway Project Grant Funding
- Business Development, Expansion and Retention Program – Triple M Housing Application
- First reading for Bylaw 6533 - Road Right of Way Closure adjacent to 1521 - 7 Avenue South. A Public Hearing is set for September 15 at 3 p.m.
- Following a Public Hearing, Bylaw 6524 – Amendment to Bylaw 6088 - London Road Area Redevelopment Plan carried second and third readings
- Following a Public Hearing, Bylaw 6526 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment re 550 and 554 W T Hill Blvd S carried second and third readings