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City Council approved the redistribution of unused grant funding today to give registered non-profit organizations in Lethbridge the financial support to make a difference in the community.

The City of Lethbridge has opened a call for proposals to support projects that address identified gaps in the city, specifically focusing on preventing and reducing homelessness.

A series of recommendations from last month’s annual budget review have now been officially carried by Lethbridge City Council.

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. 

Highlights from Lethbridge City Council's regular meeting on December 10 and December 12, 2024.

As the holiday season approaches, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) reminds residents to take simple precautions to ensure safety and prevent fires. December is one of the busiest months for home fires, but many can be prevented by taking simple precautions with cooking, decorating and home safety. 

Property owners can make prepayments towards their 2025 property taxes in January or February. This will result in a discount when 2025 tax bills are issued in May.

After lengthy discussions and evaluating multiple options, City Council has decided to use both contingency funding and surplus dollars from the current budget to support the operations of Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE).

Lethbridge City Hall will be closed for a portion of the holiday season.

Crews are working to repair a water main break in the 100 Block of 1 Avenue South.  

The outside eastbound lane of 1 Avenue South, as it approaches Scenic Drive South, is closed. The inside eastbound lane and both westbound lanes remain open.