Southern Alberta is the traditional land of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) people who called Lethbridge ‘Sikoohkotoki,’ meaning Black Rock because of the coal they found. When the development of drift mines hit, the name Coalbanks was used. Since 1885, Lethbridge has been the official name. On November 29, 1890, the Town of Lethbridge in the North-West Territories (Alberta became a province in 1905) was officially incorporated. As such, November 29, 2025, marks the 135th anniversary of Lethbridge.

As Canada marked National Housing Day this past weekend, Lethbridge received high praise for its local housing efforts. The recognition follows Lethbridge’s 2024 Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).

Lethbridge lawns bloomed with purpose in 2025, thanks to the Best Front Forward campaign!

Residents can now start making plans to mark their ballots during the Voting Period set for October 8-20.

As the University of Lethbridge prepares to host its upcoming career fair and fall convocation, the City of Lethbridge is helping students gain experience and explore career paths to support their transition after graduation. 

When wildfires forced thousands of Manitoba residents from their homes this summer, the City of Lethbridge stepped up to help. 

The City of Lethbridge is proud to partner with Lethbridge Polytechnic for their annual community celebration.

First responders save lives every day. Now they’re giving back through plasma donation. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and Lethbridge Police Service are joining Canadian Blood Services in the national Sirens for Life campaign, a partnership that brings together first responders across Canada to save lives through blood and plasma donation. 

The City of Lethbridge is looking to hire several hundred workers to help conduct its 2025 Municipal and School Elections, set for October 8-20.

During this year’s Election Period from October 8-20, in addition to electing the City of Lethbridge’s Mayor and eight Councillors, local voters will determine the following contests for a four-year term (October 2025-October 2029): Seven Trustees for the Lethbridge School Division and five Trustees for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division.