Lethbridge City Council

• 18,000 needles collected in Lethbridge in 2023; government funds cleanup

  The funding will now go towards the Needle Debris Collection Program through CSP, which is managed and operated by the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ).

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  Mar 26
  
• Motion to explore fence around Galt Gardens defeated by Lethbridge city council

  Council voted 5-4 to defeat a motion that would have called on the city administration to examine the cost of building a wrought iron fence around Galt Gardens.

  Politics

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Lethbridge city council approves encampment strategy

  Developed in partnership with the Lethbridge Police Service, The city's homeless encampment strategy includes a three-tiered response it calls an outreach-focused approach.

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  May 17, 2023
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• Construction on Lethbridge agri-food hub $10M over budget

  Lethbridge and District Exhibition is over budget on the Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre. Additional money is needed from the city to complete deconstruction of the old facility.

  Economy

  Mar 16, 2023
• Lethbridge outreach services funding stalls: ‘Encampments are coming’

  As homelessness continues to be front of mind, there are concerns past problems will return.

  Politics

  Mar 9, 2023
• Lethbridge city council approves conditional funds for 3 affordable housing projects

  The city has put up nearly $5 million towards affordable housing projects that would support the community.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2023
• Lethbridge council won’t explore ward system, proposes different electoral model

  In October 2021, nearly 56 per cent of voters said they supported 'using a ward system to elect city councillors starting with the 2025 municipal election.'

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2022
• Lethbridge city council approves 2023-26 operating budget, tax increase

  The increase — which is the largest take hike since 2014 — amounts to an additional $129.93 in property taxes annually for an average single-family home.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Building a budget about ‘understanding the community’s sentiments’: former Lethbridge mayor

  "The big challenge is going to be making sure that people are not overtaxed," said former Lethbridge mayor Chris Spearman.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2022
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• Lethbridge economic SPC recommends city council approve budget with proposed 5.1% tax increase

  The 2023-2026 operating budget is in Lethbridge city council's hands after the economic standing policy committee unanimously recommended it be approved as amended.

  Politics

  Nov 18, 2022