13 new firefighters among asks being looked at during Lethbridge budget deliberations

Lethbridge’s fire department could add new 13 firefighters to its ranks. Fire Chief Greg Adair made the request Wednesday to city council, who are acting as the economic standing policy committee for budget deliberations. Adair says at least 13 members are needed over the next four years. Adair wants to add four firefighters next year, four the year after that and five more in 2025, with a total cost of just over $6 million. Coun. John Middleton-Hope believes the addition would improve res