After years of waiting, a new supportive housing complex made for vulnerable persons has officially been completed, and delegates of the provincial government are celebrating its grand opening. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Read More
Turns out we’re not quite finished with parade season just yet. The annual Lethbridge Parade of Homes is now open for residents and curious homebuyers to take a look at some of the newest Read More
According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Alberta is on track to surpass its 2024 record-setting year of housing starts with 27,902 in the first two quarters of 2025. Here in Lethbridge, the city saw Read More
Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues, according to the latest report issued by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) in partnership with Demographia. Major cities in Canada remain among the least affordable in the Read More
While housing starts in Canada suffered an overall decrease, Alberta witnessed increases throughout the province, especially Lethbridge that saw a 33% increase from 2024 to 2025.Read More
MyCityCare and Parallel Church have received conditional approval from Lethbridge City Council to build 180 units of housing. In the midst of a housing crisis, it’s a move that they say is to take responsibility Read More
Lethbridge saw a 14.1% increase is housing costs throughout the city from this time last year, as well as one of the country’s highest rental increase rates for apartments and condos according the the National Read More
Lethbridge saw housing starts in 2024 grew 194% more than in 2023. The builds bounce back after 2023 saw its lowest level of builds in the city since 1991.Read More
A new report from Alberta Real Estate Association shows that house prices in Lethbridge rose an average 12.6 percent from this time last year.Read More
The Lethbridge Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee rejected an update for the Municipal Housing Strategy on Thursday.Read More
In a Royal Lepage study, 29% of Canadian renters say they want to buy a house within the next two years. A local realtor explains the disparity between renters and buyers in Canada in spite of Read More
A new report by Urbanation and Rentals.ca shows the average advertised rental price for a home in Canada reached a record high in May. Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge also shares how the Read More
Financial support from various levels of government helped to fund new construction of 50 new homes in Lethbridge. The new project will be built at 1730, 10 Ave South, the former Seasons Lethbridge Retirement Community building. Matthew Pitcher, Read More
This Sunday is 211 day and the United Way in Lethbridge is raising awareness about the service. As BCN’s Alex MacLeod explains, with the increase in calls, it is needed now more than ever.Read More
In Canada, the demand for housing has been outpacing the available supply, leaving numerous potential home buyers in search of alternatives. Living in a motorhome has become increasingly popular, particularly among younger generations. Cost plays Read More
An August report by Rentals.ca has released new information about the state of the rental market in Lethbridge. Our city came in at number 32 out of 35 for the most expensive areas to rent. Meanwhile, Read More
The Alberta NDP says the annual report from the Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services shows that the UCP is not building enough affordable housing units compared to last year. From 2021 to 2022, the government Read More
Since the pandemic, affordable housing has been a problem for many Canadians. There is a city that is a silver lining to the crisis, and it’s Lethbridge.Read More
How do we create a housing continuum in Lethbridge? That question was posed at a recent SACPA session. According to the CAO of the Lethbridge Housing Authority, Robin James, she says there is a need Read More
The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate to 0.5% to battle high inflation and rising inflation expectations. Inflation is running at a 30-year high and the central bank notes it’s concerned Canadians Read More
When it comes to real estate, it appears as though there may be a shortage of homes available in Lethbridge. Local real estate agent Jeff Reimer, with Royal LePage, says it is truly a seller’Read More
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