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

06/22/2026

📢 Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County are partnering to create a new regional planning and development service model.

Beginning January 2027, Lethbridge County Regional Planning and Development will serve as a centralized department for planning and development matters in both municipalities.

The new partnership will provide one point of contact for:

✔️ Long-term planning initiatives
✔️ Development permits
✔️ Subdivision applications
✔️ Land use redesignations
✔️ Area Structure Plans
✔️ Compliance certificates
✔️ Safety codes services through a third-party agency
✔️ Planning and development inquiries

By working together, Coalhurst and Lethbridge County will improve service consistency, reduce duplication, make better use of shared expertise and create a more streamlined experience for residents, businesses, developers and investors.

The transition to the new model will take place in stages throughout 2026, with full implementation on January 1, 2027.

📄 Read the news release for full details on the transition process, application timelines and what to expect over the coming months: http://lethcounty.ca/p/news/679ba867-086b-477a-b525-c31daa681229

06/20/2026

With over 1,600km of gravel roads, our crews have a lot of ground to cover. The rain we’ve had this month has kept our gravel trucks from sticking to our regular gravelling schedule. Fully loaded gravel trucks can’t safely operate on roads that are too wet.

We thank you for your patience as we work to get the job done 🫶

06/19/2026

Today we got to help the Town of Coaldale celebrate the new potable water reservoir and pump station! 👏

This provides treated water to some County users through the Eastern Industrial Transmission Pipeline. A reliable supply of treated water is essential to supporting both residential and commercial growth in the region.

Thanks to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation and FortisAlberta for inviting Lethbridge County to celebrate 20 years of...
06/18/2026

Thanks to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation and FortisAlberta for inviting Lethbridge County to celebrate 20 years of partnership!

For two decades, this collaboration has helped advance wildlife conservation, environmental stewardship and public education in southern Alberta. The Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is a valued regional asset, providing opportunities for residents and visitors alike to learn about native species, conservation efforts and the important role birds of prey play in our ecosystem.

Partnerships like this help connect people with the natural world, inspire future generations of environmental stewards and strengthen our region's reputation as a destination for learning and outdoor experiences.

Lethbridge County was proud to join the celebration and recognize the impact this partnership has had on our community and beyond.

Councillors Mark Sayers and Tony Ankermann attended, alongside Deputy Reeve John Kuerbis and Reeve Tory Campbell.

County Conversations 🎙️ live on Jess TV!County Conversations is a monthly show that shines a light on the people that po...
06/17/2026

County Conversations 🎙️ live on Jess TV!

County Conversations is a monthly show that shines a light on the people that power Lethbridge County. Hosted by Trevor Lewington, each episode features County employees sharing their stories, their backgrounds, and what they do every day to help build a vibrant community.

June's guest is Hailey Pinksen.

Hailey is the Director of Corporate Services at Lethbridge County, with over 20 years experience in the MUSH sector (municipal, university, school division, and hospitals). She is a certified profession accountant and certified internal auditor.

She is also a leadership resilience coach, a certified meditation teacher, and recently completed her masters in counselling psychology.

Catch County Conversations on Monday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m. (MST), and every month live (usually) on the 4th Thursday at 5:30 p.m. (MST) and get to know the people who make Lethbridge County work.

📺 https://www.youtube.com//streams
🌐 jessfm.ca


Join us for a meet-and-greet open house with The Inspections Group (our new safety codes provider) on Wednesday, June 17...
06/12/2026

Join us for a meet-and-greet open house with The Inspections Group (our new safety codes provider) on Wednesday, June 17 from 2–4 p.m. at our Lethbridge office.

This is a great opportunity for residents, businesses, and developers to learn more about the transition and ask questions about building, electrical, gas, plumbing and sewage permits.

📍 #100, 905 4 Avenue South
ℹ Free to attend
🕒 Drop in anytime between 2 - 4 p.m.

06/09/2026

🚂 Keeping products moving, one railcar at a time.

Cando Rail & Terminals' Lethbridge County terminal is a critical link in the supply chain, offering railcar storage, transloading, repair, cleaning, and space for major project materials like wind energy components.

With a small, close-knit team and a big role in moving Alberta and Canadian products across North America, Cando helps keep railcars rolling and supply chains fluid.

Watch their story in our Deep Roots, Bright Future series.

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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