City Hall:
Pay As You Go City Council is exploring the concept of a Pay-As-You-Go program for Lethbridge utilities. Under this system, users would pay utility rates that reflect the amount of water or electricity they use or the amount of waste they generate. (Belinda Crowsen)
Community Issues:
Reimagine 5th Street South The City is exploring options for the redevelopment of 5th Street South. Take the survey and have your say. (Get Involved Lethbridge)
City Council approves funding for police body-worn cameras Front-line members of the Lethbridge Police Service will wear body cameras beginning in 2026. (City of Lethbridge)
Water donations urgently needed The City Wide Water Drive is seeking donations of bottled water to help those who can’t escape the heat. So far this summer, the initiative has given away 36,000 bottles of water. (Lethbridge Herald)
Arts and Culture:
Hannam, concert series aren’t slowing down Now into its 5th year, the weekly summer concert series Upside Downtown is a popular attraction for the Allied Arts Council and Casa. (Lethbridge Herald)
Economy:
Cost of Living in Lethbridge The City of Lethbridge released a graphic showing how Lethbridge compares to other medium and large-sized cities in Alberta. Lethbridge has the lowest utility costs and is middle-of-the-pack for housing prices and residential property taxes. (City of Lethbridge via LinkedIn)
Environment:
Province looking for feedback on annual passes for watercraft The provincial government is exploring the idea of an annual watercraft pass as part of an effort to reduce the threat of invasive species in Alberta’s lakes and rivers. (Lethbridge Herald)
