In recent years, the city of Lethbridge has seen an increase in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as the number of those unsheltered. As additional shelter capacity could result in fewer unsheltered individuals, Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously in favour to approve a new Shelter Development Strategy.

The numbers have been tallied – and the official 2023 Municipal Census results show that Lethbridge has a population of 106,550. This marks an increase of 5,068 (up 4.99 per cent, or 1.25 per cent per year) from the 2019 Municipal Census. Lethbridge is the third-largest city in Alberta based on Municipal Census data.

In preparation for this year’s Reconciliation Week, the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee is seeking local artists for a pop-up gallery.

From frequent users to first-time visitors, those heading to Lethbridge’s Oldman River Valley will soon benefit from a cohesive approach to how the trail system is mapped.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is on June 21 and to celebrate this occasion, there are events and activities planned by several organizations from around the city.

One month update to the community. 

Welcome to the final week of our Curbside Enthusiasm Contest! 

Week four - Task four

Tell us which tool/resource has been the most helpful in helping you navigate Curbside Organics. ie. curbside.lethbridge.ca, Ins and Outs guide, social media messages, Curbside Enthusiasm videos, Waste Wizard, Lethbridge Loop etc.

The City of Lethbridge is celebrating Environment Week from June 4 – 10 by inviting residents to take part in planning for the future.

The Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan survey is now open for residents to provide their feedback on how we can adapt to changing climates in Lethbridge.

Lethbridge residents will soon have a new multi-use outdoor court to promote active living and community sport participation. Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to amend the 2022-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project D-23 Outdoor Sports Court

Parks and public spaces bring people together, attract people to downtown cores and provide opportunities for residents and visitors to benefit from nearby local businesses and attractions. When it opens later this year, the new Galt Gardens Inclusive and Accessible Play Space will also address a notable gap in recreation and play opportunities within a 10-minute walking distance of Downtown Lethbridge. Construction will begin soon, with fencing set to be put up in early June.