Lethbridge County

Lethbridge County 🌱✨ Where roots run deep & the future is bright. We're an innovative and thriving agriculture & agri-food hub in Southern Alberta. Account not monitored 24/7.

www.lethcounty.ca
403.328.5525 We’re home to 10,120 people who live in our hamlets, subdivisions and rural areas. Those who call Lethbridge County home are hard-working, community-minded and take great pride in making the County an excellent place to live, work and invest. The agriculture industry is an economic driver not only for the County, but the entire region, generating nearly $4 billion a

nnually. We have seen tremendous growth in agriculture since the County’s incorporation in 1964, and well before that, too. Irrigation has allowed for high-value crops to be grown (potatoes, corn, canola) alongside dryland staples like wheat and barley. We’re also home to one of the highest concentrations of feedlots and livestock in Canada. We are approximately 200 km south of the City of Calgary and 100 km north of the United States border, surrounded by the Blood Tribe and Municipal District of Willow Creek to the west, Vulcan County to the north, the Municipal District of Taber to the east, and Cardston County and the Municipal District of Warner to the south. Communities within Lethbridge County include:
- Diamond City
- Iron Springs
- Monarch
- Shaughnessy
- Turin
- Kipp
- Chin
- Fairview

Municipalities within the area, independent of Lethbridge County include:
- Village of Barons
- Town of Nobleford
- Town of Coaldale
- Town of Coalhurst
- Town of Picture Butte
- City of Lethbridge

09/08/2026

Hypervac Technologies: Plenty of room to grow, right at home in Lethbridge County.

🔥 Fire Restriction LiftedGood news! Recent precipitation and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire risk in Lethbridg...
09/08/2026

🔥 Fire Restriction Lifted

Good news! Recent precipitation and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire risk in Lethbridge County. Effective Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Fire Restriction has been lifted.

Under the County’s Fire Bylaw, the following are now allowed:

🔥 Controlled burns and burn pits — permit required
🎆 Fireworks — permit required
🏕️ Recreational campfires in approved fire pits
🛢️ Burn barrels and incinerators with spark arrestors
🍔 Charcoal briquette barbecues
🔥 CSA/ULC-approved gas and propane heaters, stoves, barbecues and firepits
🪵 Wood pellet grills

Please continue to use caution when burning and make sure your fire is fully extinguished when you’re done.

👉 Check the current Fire Status anytime at lethcounty.ca/p/fire-bans.

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🌳 Help protect our elms from Dutch Elm DiseaseDutch Elm Disease (DED) is a fungal disease spread by elm bark beetles. On...
09/05/2026

🌳 Help protect our elms from Dutch Elm Disease

Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is a fungal disease spread by elm bark beetles. Once established, it can have a major impact on elm trees in our area. Early detection and prevention can help protect our local elm population.

👀 Know the signs
Keep an eye out for:
• Dying branches
• Leaves wilting earlier than expected, especially in early to mid-summer
• Premature leaf drop

✂️ Remember the pruning ban
The annual elm pruning ban is in effect from April 1 to October 1. Avoid pruning elm trees during this time, as pruning can create entry points for the disease.

🪵 Don’t move elm wood
Moving firewood, branches, logs or other elm wood can spread Dutch Elm Disease. Do not transport or store elm wood.

🔎 The County is monitoring
Each year, Lethbridge County selects an area for DED monitoring, where trained arborists inspect elm trees for signs of the disease.

📞 See something? Report it
If you notice an elm tree showing signs of DED, call the STOPDED Hotline at 1-877-837-ELMS (3567).

For compliance and enforcement concerns, contact the Lethbridge County Agriculture Services Department at 403-328-5525.

Early reporting can help prevent the disease from spreading.

Learn more:
https://www.alberta.ca/dutch-elm-disease-overview
https://abinvasives.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AP_FS-DutchElmDisease.pdf

🎨Young artists - we need your help!As we start to prepare the next issue of the Rural Living in Lethbridge County magazi...
09/03/2026

🎨Young artists - we need your help!

As we start to prepare the next issue of the Rural Living in Lethbridge County magazine, we are looking for submissions to complete the back page of the magazine. This page is reserved to highlight the artwork of talented local youth (under 18), like Sarah Morrison, whose submission was chosen for the Spring/Summer edition.

Using your preferred style and medium (crayons, paint, pencil, mixed media or digital - whatever you want to use), create a piece around the theme fall/winter on the farm (or other rural location).

Submit your art via email by September 30 to Matthew Wells ([email protected]).

We look forward to receiving and showcasing your pieces!

County offices will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day. Whether you’re wrapping up work in the field, tackling...
09/02/2026

County offices will be closed Monday, September 7 for Labour Day.

Whether you’re wrapping up work in the field, tackling projects around home or enjoying some well-earned downtime, we hope you have a safe and relaxing weekend.

For public works emergencies (water, sewer, roads), call 403-328-5525 and follow the voice prompts.

09/01/2026

✨Summer is culvert season in the County! ✨ Here’s a peek at the culvert glow ups we’ve been working on.

☀🚧 Summer is construction season in the County, and crews have been hard at work.We've got projects that are complete, i...
08/29/2026

☀🚧 Summer is construction season in the County, and crews have been hard at work.

We've got projects that are complete, in progress, and ones that we're starting soon.

All are working to create safer and better roads throughout the County.

Address

#100, 905/4th Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J4E4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14033285525

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