The Lethbridge Public Library is set to host a forum for the mayor candidates in the city's 2025 municipal elections. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge Public Library hosting municipal election forum Tuesday

Oct 7, 2025 | 6:00 AM

Voters in Lethbridge will have one final chance to hear directly from their mayoral candidates before polls open.

The Lethbridge Public Library will host a traditional candidates forum on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:00 p.m. at its downtown branch.

The event will feature a panel with members of the local media, including LNN’s David Opinko, asking the candidates for mayor a series of questions.

There may be opportunities for the public to ask questions as well.

If you cannot make it to Tuesday’s forum, there will be a few forum events over the next week:

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Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce (Mayor and Council):

• Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• Yates Memorial Theatre
• Provide candidates with the opportunity to share their perspectives on issues impacting Lethbridge’s business community and to allow residents to gain a deeper understanding of each candidate’s vision for fostering economic growth and prosperity.
• Free registration is required, which you can do here.

Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (Mayor and Council):

• Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization
• Meet and greet with mayor and council candidates.

Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge (Mayor and Council)

• Wednesday, Oct. 15 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Multicultural Centre, Diversity Ballroom
• Mix and mingle. Candidates will be assigned tables and attendees can visit them as they wish. No prepared remarks are required.

Voting in the 2025 municipal elections starts on Wednesday, October 8, in Lethbridge and continues until the general election day on the 20th.

Residents will have a few options for where they would like to vote:

• Cor Van Raay YMCA on October 8, 9, 10, 11 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20.
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day
• Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre on October 8, 9, 10, 11 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20.
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day
• Trinity Reformed Church on October 20
  • 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Voters can learn more about the election and the voting process on Lethbridge.ca

LNN has published articles on almost everyone running for mayor and council in Lethbridge. Learn more in the article linked below:

READ MORE: Finalized list of candidates for Lethbridge’s municipal elections