When did Lethbridge become a city? Where did we get our name from? What is someone from here called? As November 20 to 26 is Canada History Week, we thought we’d share some background on our city, from its traditional land to its relationship with coal and agriculture, to the High Level Bridge, to being a campus community and its place as Alberta’s Gateway To Opportunity.

We invited all current Council members to share their thoughts on the first three years of this term. Next up in this series is Councillor John Middleton-Hope. The first-term Councillor ran a successful campaign his first time out as a candidate for City Council in 2021.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

We begin with Councillor Mark Campbell, who was first elected to Council in 2017 and won a second term in 2021.

An ambitious municipal plan has garnered a prestigious national award.

Lethbridge’s Civic Culture Plan prioritizes the role of culture in advancing Lethbridge as an inclusive, innovative and sustainable community. The plan revolves around three key outcomes: dismantling barriers, fostering connections and prioritizing diversity. It integrates input from 400 community members and more than 65 local organizations.

A routine summer outing at the pool nearly turned tragic for one Lethbridge family. 

On July 29, 2024, 9-year-old Carter was swimming with his 10-year-old friend Benjamin. Suddenly, the ordinary day took a life-threatening turn. 

It was the last major conflict between First Nations in Canada. And now, an Indigenous-led initiative will provide heritage management direction to the site of the Battle of the Belly River.

“Lethbridge is a wonderful community to live in and practice for physicians in all stages of their career,” says Dr. Kirstin Derdall.