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Lethbridge is a city in Alberta, Canada. Like many cities, it has a special leader called a mayor. The mayor helps guide the city and makes important decisions for everyone who lives there. This page lists all the people who have served as mayor of Lethbridge since the city was founded.

Mayors of Lethbridge

What is a Mayor?

A mayor is the top elected official in a city or town. Think of them as the leader of the city's government. They work with a group of elected officials called the city council. Together, they make rules and plans for the city. This includes things like managing parks, roads, and public services. The mayor also represents the city to other governments and visitors.

Leaders of Lethbridge

The people listed below have all held the important job of mayor in Lethbridge. They have helped shape the city over many years. From the very first mayor, Charles A. Magrath, in 1891, to the current mayor, Blaine Hyggen, who started his term on October 25, 2021, each person has played a part in Lethbridge's history.

Mayors of Lethbridge
Mayor Term Began Term Ended
1 Charles A. Magrath 1891 1891
2 Harry Bentley 1892 1893
3 Thomas McNabb 1894 1894
4 William Colpman 1895 1895
2 Harry Bentley 1896 1898
5 Frank Hamilton Mewburn 1899 1900
6 William Oliver 1901 1904
5 Frank Hamilton Mewburn 1905 1905
7 George Rogers 1906 1906
8 Walter S. Galbraith 1907 1907
9 William Henderson 1908 1909
10 Elias Adams 1910 1911
11 George M. Hatch 1912 1912
12 W. D. L. Hardie 1913 1928
13 Robert Barrowman 1928 1934
14 David Horton Elton 1935 1943
15 Alfred W. Shackleford 1944 1946
16 John A. Jardine 1947 1949
17 Louis Sherman Turcotte 1950 1952
15 Alfred W. Shackleford 1953 1955
18 T. R. Haig 1955 1957
15 Alfred W. Shackleford 1957 1961
19 E. C. Lonsdale 1961 1962
20 Frank Sherring 1962 1968
21 A. C. Anderson 1968 1986
22 David B. Carpenter 1986 2001
23 Bob Tarleck October 22, 2001 October 25, 2010
24 Rajko Dodic October 25, 2010 October 28, 2013
25 Chris Spearman October 28, 2013 October 25, 2021
26 Blaine Hyggen October 25, 2021
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