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Lethbridge is a vibrant, small city in the global marketplace with a strong economy. There are locally owned industry success stories as well as national and international interests that hire a wide range of skilled employees. A low unemployment rate, led by the entrepreneurial spirit of an active small business community as well as two well-recognized secondary institutions, Lethbridge College and the Universtiy of Lethbridge, whose faculty and staff continually ensure well-trained, employable and enthusiastic people ready to enter the local workforce with a quality education are major strengths of the City.
Contact Information
Population Information
Municipality 2001: 67374
Municipality 2007: 81692
Region 2007: 148411
Median Household Income 2005: $46,116
Median Family Income 2005: $62,648
Tax Rates
Residential Mill Rate 2007: 10.698
Non-residential Mill Rate 2007: 21.962
Geographic Information
Distance to Major Areas:
209 km (131) miles from Calgary
105 km (65 miles) from Coutts/Sweetgrass USA Border Crossing
Community Facts
Educational Facilities:
High Schools (Public) 3 High Schools (Separate) 2 Junior High/Middle Schools (Public) 5 Junior High/Middle Schools (Separate) 2 Elementary Schools (Public) 17 Elementary Schools (Separate) 2
Nearest Post-Secondary Institutions:
Lethbridge, Alberta Lethbridge College Enrollment Approx. 7,000 University of Lethbridge Enrollment Approx. 8,000
Community Information
Municipal Government:
Mayor Robert D. Tarleck, City Manager Bryan Horrocks, Economic Development Officer Trevor Broadhead
Fire Protection:
Lethbridge Fire Department 911 Service
Police Services:
Lethbridge is serviced by the Lethbridge Regional Police Service
Ambulance Services:
Local EMS service is available.
Other:
Justice Infrastructure - Lethbridge Courthouse
Electrical Power Providers in the Region:
City of Lethbridge Utility Services: Regulated Service Provider
Natural Gas Providers:
Direct Energy Regulated Services: Regulated Rate Provider
Landfill/Waste Transfer Locations:
Lethbridge Regional Landfill Recycling: Facilities are available
Garbage Collection:
City of Lethbridge Utility Services
Water Services Supplier:
City of Lethbridge Utility Services
Source: Oldman River
Telecommunications:
Local Service Provider: Telus
Medical Services:
Hospitals: 1 Health Units/Clinics: 3 Dentists: 40 Doctors: 165 Chiropractors: 30
Airport:
Commercial and air freight services available
Lethbridge County Airport
Accommodations:
Motels/Hotels: 17 Total Rooms: 1,315 approximately Conference Facilities: 11 Beds & Breakfasts: 3
Financial Institutions:
ATB Financial BMO Bank of Montreal Canadian Western Bank CIBC Community Savings 1st Choice Savings & CU HSBC National Bank RBC Financial Scotiabank TD Bank
Business Support Organizations:
Community Futures - Lethbridge Lethbridge & District Chamber of Commerce
Major Employers:
1. Chinook Health Region Health Services
2. University of Lethbridge Post Secondary Education
3. City of Lethbridge Municipal Government
4. Alberta Government Offices Reg. Administration & Agencies
5. Lethbridge College Post Secondary Education
