County, Nobleford receive $100K grant for joint feasibility study

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Sunny South News

By Alexandra Noad
Southern Alberta Newspapers
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Lethbridge County and the Town of Nobleford have received a $100,000 grant from the Government of Alberta to complete a Joint Development Feasibility Study near the intersection of Highway 519 and Highway 23.

This grant is provided through the province’s Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) program which Joseph Schow, minister of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration says provides communities the tools needed to attract investment, grow local economies and create jobs for Albertans.

“We look forward to seeing how the Town of Nobleford and Lethbridge County use this funding to unlock new opportunities for economic development and employment.”

The study will explore the area’s potential for future commercial and industrial development, and Nobleford Mayor Joan Boeder says the Town is excited for the opportunity to collaborate with the County for this project.

“Development like this does not happen in isolation and we are excited to work alongside the County to understand what this area could become,” says Mayor Boeder. “When neighbouring municipalities collaborate, everyone benefits.”

While the area has strong development potential, there are current barriers to investment including uncertainty around infrastructure capacity, land servicing and market demand.

This study will help both municipalities have a better understanding what is needed to support coordinated investment-ready growth and Lethbridge County Reeve, Tory Campbell recognizes how critical regional collaboration is to attracting growth and investment in rural areas.

“This study opens the door to cost-effective, scalable servicing solutions that can benefit both municipalities,” says Campbell. “When we plan for the future together, we can build on our shared strengths, remove barriers to investment and create long-term opportunities for our region.”

It is anticipated the study will begin in June and completed next spring.