History
This riding was originally created in 1914 from parts of Macleod riding.
In 1977, it was renamed "Lethbridge—Foothills".
In 1987, Lethbridge—Foothills was abolished and replaced by a new "Lethbridge" riding. The new riding was created from parts of Lethbridge—Foothills, Macleod and Medicine Hat ridings.
Read more about this topic: Lethbridge (electoral District)
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