There have been some questions in the community regarding several recent rezoning application approvals, specifically a couple of housing projects in and adjacent to the London Road neighbourhood. We wanted to help clarify some of these questions, outline the processes that were followed and the many factors City Council considers in their decision making.  

Female youth are invited to join off-duty female first responders tonight for an evening of free sports, activities and mentorship with Off the Record: StrongHER Together.

Earth Day is on the horizon! The City of Lethbridge is gearing up to celebrate and advocate for the environment. Please join us for a day of education and action Saturday, April 26 at Legacy Park with a range of activities planned for all ages.

Do you have reservations about reporting business waste? 

Jeff and Allison Gliege, co-owners of Firestone Restaurant and Bar, felt overwhelmed when the City introduced its mandatory recycling and mandatory organics program. Rather than fear it, they gave it a shot – and quickly realized it wasn’t as daunting as it seemed. 

One local care facility has been looking after more than just its residents. 

The Good Samaritan West Highlands Centre and Estates has been a leader in waste diversion for more than 20 years. 

Do you believe in Christmas miracles?

Peter Danielson was running behind last Thursday morning. He was still disassembling cardboard boxes to add to his blue cart when he noticed the collection truck approaching. In a frantic rush, Peter grabbed a big load of cardboard, dumped it into the cart and rolled it to its pick-up spot, just in the nick of time. The truck drove off, and Peter carried on with his morning.

Until he noticed something. His iPhone was missing.

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. We wrap this series with Mayor Blaine Hyggen, who was first elected to Council in 2013, re-elected in 2017 and then won the Mayoral race 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. 

Next up in this series is Councillor Jenn Schmidt-Rempel, who won her first Council term in her first attempt in 2021.

As the holiday season is upon us and more people head to Downtown Lethbridge to do their holiday shopping, we have created an updated video to help customers understand all matters related to parking and make their experience in the Downtown a more positive one. In addition, as a collaboration with the Downtown Business Revitalization Zone and the Heart of Our City Committee (HOCC) – the City is offering free Downtown parking days on December 4, December 11 and December 18. These days are to encourage customers to visit the Downtown and promote the businesses.

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. 

Next up in this series is Councillor Ryan Parker, who was first elected to Council in 1998 and successfully won a seat on Council in each subsequent election since then.