Lethbridge County

• ‘Extreme fire risk’ prompts more fire bans for parts of southern Alberta

  As the wildfire situation across Alberta continues to get worse, several counties in the southern part of the province announced Thursday that they are putting fire bans in place.

  Fire

  May 29, 2025
  
• Hogs killed in massive barn fire at southern Alberta Hutterite colony

  Thousands of pigs are believed to have died when a large hog barn went up in flames at the White Lake Hutterite Colony north of Lethbridge.

  Fire

  Jan 3, 2025
  
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• Solar farm projects proposed in Lethbridge County met with opposition

  Two solar farms are being proposed by Nu-E Corp and Low Carbon Canada. Lethbridge County says the project would require a rezoning application and development permit.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
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• Lethbridge County looking for feedback through economic development survey

  The economy continues to be top of mind for many Albertans and it has Lethbridge County exploring how to strategically plan for its future.

  Economy

  Jul 13, 2023
• Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway Project underway in southern Alberta

  The official groundbreaking of the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway project was a historic moment for communities in southern Alberta.

  Economy

  Mar 17, 2023
• Man formally charged in death of Tia Blood: Alberta RCMP

  “This news has devastated our large and loving family,” a statement from Tia Blood’s family read following the news of the autopsy results.

  Crime

  Feb 1, 2023
• Councillors approve 2023 operating and capital budget for Lethbridge County

  Lethbridge County council has approved its 2023 operating and capital budget for the next year with an average tax increase of 4.1 per cent after projected growth.

  Politics

  Dec 16, 2022
• Alberta RCMP investigating after body located outside Lethbridge

  An autopsy has been scheduled for Wednesday at the chief medical examiner’s office in Calgary to confirm the identity and cause of death.

  Crime

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Southern Alberta fire risks remain high despite forecasted rain

  While officials are seeing similar fire totals compared to previous years, as harvest rolls on and hot, dry weather persists, the risks continue to rise in southern Alberta.

  Fire

  Aug 22, 2022
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• Lethbridge County council commits $15K toward doctor recruitment

  The funding will go towards marketing, advertising, and recruitment of physicians, following a request from the City of Lethbridge last month.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022