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When did Lethbridge become a city? Where did we get our name from? What is someone from here called? As November 20 to 26 is Canada History Week, we thought we’d share some background on our city, from its traditional land to its relationship with coal and agriculture, to the High Level Bridge, to being a campus community and its place as Alberta’s Gateway To Opportunity.

The Government of Alberta is implementing changes to the Regulated Rate Option (RRO). As of January 1, 2025, the RRO will be known as the Rate of Last Resort. 

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY!

The City of Lethbridge Waste Utility & Environment Department has for the last 25+ years offered the residents of Lethbridge a ‘Christmas Tree Recycling Program’. The Christmas Trees are picked up at each participating household and chipped into wood chips that are used in City parks. We would like to open up this fundraising opportunity to any interested youth groups in Lethbridge. In return for the delivery of the program, the successful youth group will receive a $10,000 honorarium for the city-wide collection program.

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 John Middleton-Hope. The first-term Councillor ran a successful campaign his first time out as a candidate for City Council in 2021.

Have a great idea for an event or program to boost vibrancy in the Downtown?

The 2025 Re-Imagine Downtown grant is now open for applications with $120,000 in funding available for successful applicants.

If you’ve been looking for the final push to drop off those remaining fall yard waste bags, here it is. Sunday, November 17 is the final day the three City yard waste sites will be open this year. The sites will be closed for the season Monday, November 18.

Earlier this week, my colleagues on City Council and I discussed the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources.

Due to the possibility of a strike at Canada Post, Lethbridge residents are encouraged to register for e-billing for their utility bills, to help ensure that they receive them on time, should there be a disruption in mail delivery. 

Agri-Food Innovation Expo coming to Lethbridge.

Lethbridge City Council is meeting as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee this week for an overview of the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources. All recommendations from the Committee will be forwarded to City Council for potential approval at a regular meeting.