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​"It will take some time to review the entire scope of the 2023 Federal Budget, including discussions with our City Treasurer, to see the full impacts."

There is no universal definition for a tiny home.​ The Land Use Bylaw does not draw a distinction between home sizes and there is no special rules for tiny homes. A tiny home on a permanent foundation is considered a single detached dwelling. A tiny home on a chassis and placed on a temporary foundation with connections to utlity services is considered a manufactured home.

Telecommunications is vital to the national economy and security and is thus the jurisdiction of the Federal Government. Cell tower locations are approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC for short, formerly Industry Canada). Cell tower locations are not approved by the local municipality.  In June 2016 the Supreme Court of Canada re-affirmed that municipal governments have no jurisdiction in the approval of cell tower locations. 

April 6 will mark the fifth anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. We were all heartbroken when we heard the news.

Highlights from the March 21, 2023, Lethbridge City Council meeting

​Are you looking to work outside in fresh air, with a great group of people and with the summer sun on your face? We're hiring!

The Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant provides financial support for businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations and community-minded individuals to implement initiatives, events, and/or programs that activate the Downtown district.

The City of Lethbridge is pressing play on a new way for residents to learn about the curbside organic program which rolls out next month.

​Lethbridge 311 has continued to evolve into the central hub for City information and customer service since its launch in 2019. March 11 (3/11) marks the fourth year of the City service and the customer contact centre.

​On Wednesday, during a ceremony at the University of Lethbridge, five members of Lethbridge City Council, including Mayor Blaine Hyggen, added the City of Lethbridge as a signatory supporting the Buffalo Treaty – thus making Lethbridge the first municipality to do so.