Phase one of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway, which was completed in Dec. 2025. Phase two is set to begin construction in spring 2026. (Image Credit: City of Lethbridge)

By David Opinko

Lethbridge’s Crowsnest Trail Pathway getting $1.8 million boost from Ottawa

Feb 4, 2026 | 9:50 AM

The construction of a new pedestrian and cycling pathway in Lethbridge will be supported by the federal government.

Ottawa has announced $1.8 million in funding to the Crowsnest Trail Pathway through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF).

It will help to develop a two-kilometre connection from the existing pathway network to the WT Hill Business Park.

This second phase will include a protected pedestrian rail crossing, intersection upgrades, and increased pedestrian connections. It will end at 4 Avenue South and WT Hill Boulevard South, and will be positioned to connect to the MPE Link Pathway in the future.

Corey Hogan, federal Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, says this project enhances connectivity for residential, commercial and other important areas in Lethbridge by providing a safe, car-free way to get around.

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“This project is just one example of how supporting active transportation infrastructure helps build communities where people want to live and ensures we are progressing our environmental goals,” says Hogan.

The first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway was completed in December 2025, running east along the south side of Crowsnest Trail (Hwy 3) from Mayor Magrath Drive South and 4 Avenue South until 28 Street South.

Robert Kovacs, Senior Project Administrator with the City of Lethbridge, adds that he is excited to see this missing link in the pathway network connect to the existing multimodal system.

“This addition strengthens Lethbridge’s active transportation network and gives residents safer, more convenient options for getting around the city. We’re grateful to the Government of Canada for supporting infrastructure that helps our community continue to grow,” says Kovacs.

In addition to the newly-announced federal funding, the provincial government is contributing just over $3 million to the pathway project, while the City of Lethbridge will spend $100,000.

The City of Lethbridge previously said that construction is expected to start in spring 2026.

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