Lethbridge County is reflecting on 2025 as it gets ready to come to a close. (Photo: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge County reflects on successful 2025, path forward

Dec 17, 2025 | 9:34 AM

Lethbridge County is looking back on 2025 as a year of meaningful progress, community-focused innovation, and strong collaboration.

Reeve Tory Campbell describes it as a “year of smart, steady progress.”

“While cost pressures and rising demand presented challenges, they also inspired new ways of working—making our systems stronger, our services more accessible, and our infrastructure more resilient,” says Campbell.

As provided in a news release by the County, some of its 2025 accomplishments include:

• Modernizing service delivery
  • Launched MyCounty, a 24/7 online portal for residents to manage services and payments
  • Migrated water truckfill stations to a self-managed system, eliminating invoicing and improving payment flexibility for users
  • Streamlined development permit applications through a new online portal
  • Moved dust control application and payments online, making the process more convenient
• Investing in infrastructure
  • Road, sanitary sewer, and wastewater lagoon upgrades in Shaughnessy to ensure reliability and longevity of these critical systems
  • Bridge replacement northeast of Picture Butte to support residential and commercial ag traffic
  • Improved drainage and road quality by removing high shoulders on Haul Routes
• Strategic initiatives for growth and sustainability
  • Completed Hamlet Growth Study Reviews for Monarch, Iron Springs, and Turin to help guide future investment
  • Partnered with irrigation districts (LNID and SMRID) on a regional water supply study to to support sustainable growth and agricultural resilience
• Focus on safety and community well-being
  • Collaborated with the Turin community to upgrade the existing playground and sports court
  • Signed fire service agreements with neighbouring municipalities to provide emergency services to the community
  • Finalized a Regional Emergency Management Plan through a partnership with Barons, Coalhurst, Nobleford and Picture Butte to ensure coordinated emergency responses for regional incidents, and held the first-annual emergency simulation exercise

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The County, like all municipalities across Canada, was faced with broader economic pressures like inflation and shifts in grant funding.

Nevertheless, it focused on its commitment to service delivery and responsible governance.

“These achievements reflect the strength of our organization and the dedication of our staff,” said Campbell. “We’re focused on progress that delivers real value to our residents, businesses, and producers, and ensures Lethbridge County continues to thrive.”

Some priorities for 2026 include:

• Further investing in roads and bridges to support our economy
• Streamlining internal systems for even more efficient, responsive service
• Advancing development, economic growth, and regional collaboration to position the County for future opportunities

A full recap of the County’s accomplishments is available on our website at https://lethcounty.ca/p/2025-year-in-review.