News Archive

Weather Category

Residents asked to be proactive during rainfall

The City of Lethbridge is asking residents to please be proactive in protecting their property during this period of continued rainfall.
Weather Category

Water Levels in the Oldman River are being continuously monitored

The City of Lethbridge, through Alberta Environment is continuing to monitor the water flow and levels of the Oldman River.
Weather Category

Precautionary measures undertaken due to continued rainfall

As a precautionary measure, the City of Lethbridge has closed the parking lot at the Water Treatment Plant in the river valley
Local Category

Planned Power Outage Today at 10:30 a.m.

The City of Lethbridge will be having a planned power outage today at 10:30 a.m. due to a lightning strike hitting a pole on the weekend.
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SpecialEvents Category

Bike Ride and Barbeque

The City of Lethbridge invites residents to celebrate Environment Week, June 5 – 11, by participating in the free annual Bike Ride & Barbeque on Tuesday, June 7 at 5:...
Local Category

Carpooling an Excellent Option

Is the drive to work driving you crazy? Do fuel prices leave you fuming? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, then check out the carpool matching program av...
Local Category

Utility bills will continue to be delivered in the event of a postal strike

In the event of a postal strike, Utility invoices will continue to be delivered through alternate arrangements.
Public Category

Mayor Magrath Drive North & 3rd Avenue North Now Open

Today, Monday June 6, 2011 the roadway at the intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive North & 3rd Avenue North will be opened to traffic.
SpecialEvents Category

Free Bike Ride and Barbeque Postponed Due to Weather Forecast

The free bike ride and barbeque originally scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled to Thursday June 16, 2011 due to the weather forecast.
Public Category

Bridge Drive Closed Until Further Notice

Due to excessive rainfall Bridge Drive will be closed to traffic until such time as it is safe for vehicular travel. Please use alternate routes Highway 3 or Whoop-Up Dri...
Public Category

Road Closures for June 8, 2011

Road closure in the river bottom and Pavan Park.
Community Category

The Environmental Benefits of Lethbridge Trees

The City of Lethbridge has an urban forest of more than 38,000 public trees, excluding trees located in natural stands in the river valley and on private property.
Public Category

Bridge Drive to close in August for important upgrades

August 2011 Bridge Drive will be closing until the Fall of 2012. The road is being closed to allow for upgrades that include a new water line, sanitary sewer, storm water...
Community Category

Some trails closed near Indian Battle Park are closed

Some trails in Indian Battle Park near the river’s edge have been closed due to river levels.
SpecialEvents Category

Nature Play Day a National Event!

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre invites you and your family to celebrate outdoor play on National Nature Play Day!
Community Category

City of Lethbridge Invests in Ten New Community Projects

The City of Lethbridge continues to maximize investment and assist community groups through the annual funding of the Community Capital Project Grant.
Community Category

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Creating awareness of elder abuse in the City of Lethbridge on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Public Category

Change to 13th Street South road closure

Southbound 13th Street between 3rd Avenue South and 4th Avenue South will be closed to traffic, and northbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane.
Public Category

Road Railway Crossing Repairs Close 30 Street North

30 Street North between 2 Avenue and Crowsnest Trail will be closed from 9:00am Wednesday, June 15, through Thursday, June 16, weather permitting for road and railway cro...
Community Category

Rotary Club of Lethbridge to enhance Community Arts Centre with Generous Donation

The Rotary Club of Lethbridge, together with other local rotary clubs, will enhance the Community Arts Centre with a Rotary patio complete with digital screens, a sound s...
Community Category

Lethbridge Citizens Report Satisfaction Of Quality Of Life At 98%

Residents continue to report that it is a great place to raise a family, they are proud to live in Lethbridge and it is a community with a bright future.
Public Category

Residents invited to Final Public Open House for Waste & Recycling Centre Master Plan and Expansion

Come see project displays, tell us what you think about the detailed concept plans and if you have any outstanding concerns.
Community Category

St. Martha’S School Paints The Town Yellow

On June 22 at 9:00 a.m. students in grades 4-5 will be painting yellow fish with the message “Rainwater Only” next to storm drains and distributing information to nearby ...
Public Category

Street Sweeping Schedule

Neighbourhood street sweeping started at the beginning of May.
Misc Category

Prevent Nuisance Tree Pest Damage

To prevent recent tree pests from damaging your trees, residents are asked to check trees in yards and boulevards for insect pests. Forest tent caterpillar, cankerworm, l...
Misc Category

Save Money - Avoid Penalties For Late Payment Of Property Taxes

The City of Lethbridge reminds residents that they will save money by paying their property taxes by June 30. Late payments received after June 30 will immediately be as...
Community Category

2011 census results - City of Lethbridge is home to 1,223 new residents

The City of Lethbridge continues to grow with the official 2011 census results at 87,882, an increase of 1.41 per cent over the 2010 municipal census numbers.
Community Category

Repairs begin Monday to Lethbridge Skate Park

Starting Monday, June 27 the Lethbridge Skate Park will undergo repairs to address safety concerns identified by users.
SpecialEvents Category

Where Arts and Science Merge: A Field Notes Collective Project

A video installation of the time-lapse recordings that is on display at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre from June 24th – September 5th, 2011.
Local Category

Greenhouse Gas Report June 2011

City of Lethbridge Corporate Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Community Category

City Council awards bid for electronic fare collection system

Lethbridge Transit will no longer have paper tickets, tokens and passes and be moving towards an Electronic Fare Card System.
Community Category

Alberta Dutch Elm Disease (DED) Awareness Week - June 22 – 28, 2011

With the start of the summer holiday season approaching, the City of Lethbridge would like to remind residents not to bring firewood home when travelling out of province.
Local Category

Avoid Penalties for Late Payment of Property Taxes

The City of Lethbridge reminds residents that they will save money by paying their property taxes by the June 30th deadline.
Local Category

Service Changes for Canada Day July 1st, 2011

City of Lethbridge Service Changes for Canada Day July 1st, 2011 including garbage collection and Transit schedules.
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Local Category

New playgrounds and walkways offer new options for residents on warm summer days

If residents are looking for something different to do this Canada Day Long weekend or this summer, they can visit one of the four brand new playgrounds, or walk the new ...
Local Category

The keeper of faith: Lethbridge, Alberta

A Globe and Mail article about a great community - Lethbridge!
Local Category

Fire and Emergency Services introduces new ambulances with different color schemes

The City of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Department has introduced three new ambulances to the fleet of EMS response vehicles.
Public Category

River Safety on the Oldman

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency services performed a successful rescue yesterday of seven people on an inflatable raft stuck at the weir (low head dam) on the Oldman River....
Community Category

Lethbridge Environment Week Committee Invites and Encourages Submissions for “2011 Green List”

The Lethbridge Environment Week Committee would like to recognize those who are taking action to better the environment year-round.
SpecialEvents Category

Family Summer Fun

Do you know a family looking for things to do during the week? We promise a fun-filled day for your whole family!
Public Category

July 6 Power Outage Update

A brief capacity overload occurred at the electrical supply substation servicing southeast Lethbridge last evening at 4:58 p.m., which resulted in the disruption of servi...
Public Category

West Access to City Hall Temporarily Closed

The City Hall West Access to and from Stafford Drive will be closed from 9 a.m. on July 11th, 2011 until August 1st , 2011 for construction work.
SpecialEvents Category

Road Closure for Street Wheelers Controlled Cruise on Friday July 8, 2011

Third Avenue South between 4 Street South and Mayor Magrath Drive South will be closed to east and west bound traffic from 6 p.m. on Friday July 8, 2011 to 12:30 a.m. on...
Weather Category

Rainy Weather: Thinking About Flood Prevention

From May until August each year Lethbridge can experience substantial downpours that could cause basement flooding, road closures and surface flooding.
Public Category

Road Closure on 18th Avenue North

18th Avenue North between 13th Street North and 18th Street North will be closed to traffic Thursday, July 14th, 2011 at 6 a.m. through Friday, July 15th, 2011 at 5 a.m. ...
Weather Category

Alberta sets record summer peak in demand for electricity

Recent hot weather was the driving factor behind a record summer peak in demand for electricity set in Alberta today.
Public Category

University Drive Intersection Improvements at Rocky Mountain Boulevard and Macleod Drive West

The City of Lethbridge had started intersection improvements at Rocky Mountain Boulevard and Macleod Drive West that will benefit residents in West Lethbridge and be comp...
Public Category

Scenic Drive Construction

Scenic Drive between 4th Street and 5th Avenue will be down to one lane of traffi in each direction starting Monday, July 18th at 9 a.m.
Public Category

Bridge Drive Construction Contract Awarded at Lethbridge City Council

Today at Lethbridge City Council, the Bridge Drive construction contract was awarded to Whissell Contracting Calgary Ltd. and construction on Bridge Drive will begin on A...
Public Category

Ten New Railway Crossings Add Safety to Industrial Park in North Lethbridge

On July 25th, 2011 at Lethbridge City Council, a contract was awarded that will see ten new road to rail automated signal crossings in the industrial park area of Northea...
Community Category

Whoop-Up Ramp Closed for Approximately Three Days

Starting today at 6 a.m., the Whoop- Up ramp will be closed (Scenic Drive South to Whoop Up Drive Westbound). This closure is expected to last approximately three days....
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Public Category

Ramp Closures for Construction

Construction ramp closure updates for the week of August 1, 2011
Public Category

Boat Launches and Parking Lot Near Water Treatment Plant Closed

The boat launches and parking lot by the Water Treatment Plant in the river bottom will be closed tomorrow, August 3rd, 2011 at 7 a.m. for clean-up.
Public Category

University Drive Intersection Improvements Update

In order to expedite the planned local improvements at the intersection of Grand River Boulevard/Rocky Mountain Boulevard, access to these roads will be closed for a peri...
Community Category

Summer Fire Safety Tips

The City of Lethbridge, Fire & Emergency Services responded to 11 fires in July 2011. These fires caused more than $1 million worth of damage.
Community Category

GreenTRIP enhances public transit service in Lethbridge

Public transit service in Lethbridge will get a significant boost thanks to funding support from the Alberta government’s Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP). ...
Public Category

Recycling Depot at 170 Jerry Potts Blvd West has been Reopened

The recycling depot located at 170 Jerry Potts Blvd West has been reopened. The City thanks residents for their patience during this closure.
Public Category

Power Outage in Areas of South Lethbridge

8:20 a.m. - We are currently experiencing a power outage that is impacting some customers in South Lethbridge in the areas of Michigan Place, Birch Place, Cedar Place, W...
Local Category

Lethbridge Animal Shelter reunites Tika with her owner thanks to micro-chipping technology

Tika, a three year old purebred Siberian Husky has been given a second chance thanks to the Lethbridge Animal Shelter.
Local Category

50 and 100 Year Time Capsules Opened to Prevent Further Damage

The City of Lethbridge and the Galt Museum & Archives opened up the 50 year and 100 year time capsules on Wednesday, August 10th. This was done because of the water ...
Public Category

High Level Bridge Hazardous Work

From August 23rd to September 22nd 2011 a large portion of Indian Battle Park will be closed to protect residents from EXTREME HAZARDS due to falling objects related to w...
Public Category

Bridge Drive Construction Starts Saturday, August 20th

The road is being closed for through traffic to allow for upgrades that include a new water line, sanitary sewer, storm water system and resurfacing.
SpecialEvents Category

Road Closure for Whoop-Up Days Parade

To celebrate Whoop-Up Days, 3rd Ave South to 13th Street over to 9th Ave North will be closed for the Whoop-Up Days Parade between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. This closure starts ...
Public Category

Power Outage in Areas of North Lethbridge

We are currently experiencing a power outage in areas of North Lethbridge including parts of Stafford Drive. Electric crews have been dispatched and are working to troub...
Public Category

30 Street West Closed on Tuesday, August 23, 2011

30 Street West between Walsh Drive and Whoop-Up Drive West will be closed August 23, 2011 for construction.
Public Category

40th Avenue West Milling

Asphalt milling (surface removal) will be taking place on 40th Avenue W (road the Paradise Canyon) starting this Thursday, August 25th.
Public Category

Road and Railway Crossing Repairs

5 Avenue North between 31 Street and 33 Street North will be closed from Monday, August 29, through Wednesday, August 31, for road and railway crossing construction. ...
Community Category

Deadline Fast Approaching for 2011 Green List Nominations

Get yourself or other individuals/businesses/organizations recognized for their efforts by submitting recommendations for the Green List by Wednesday, August 31st.
Public Category

Ramp Closures at Crowsnest Trail and Stafford Drive Interchange

Ramps at the Crowsnest Trail and Stafford Drive interchange will be closed this Sunday, August 28, in order for the City to upgrade traffic signal equipment at the interc...
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Public Category

Construction on 40th Avenue - Paradise Canyon

The City of Lethbridge Transportation Department is working closely with Melcor Developments Ltd. to improve the conditions of 40th Avenue into Paradise Canyon.
Local Category

Police remind drivers to limit distractions and focus on the road

The Lethbridge Regional Police Service is reminding all drivers that starting Sept. 1 the province’s distracted driving legislation comes into effect and officers will be...
SpecialEvents Category

Recreation and Culture and Recreation Excellence partner for swim-skate pass sale

For the month of September, residents of Lethbridge are able to purchase the Swim-Skate Combo Recreation Passes at a 10% discount, thanks to a partnership between Recreat...
Public Category

Temporary Road Closure of University Drive/10 Street West - South of the SunRidge entrance.

A portion of University Drive (just south of the SunRidge entrance) will be closed temporarily. Traffic to and from Popson Park, Cottonwood Park and 10 Street West will b...
Weather Category

Gyro Spray Park Staying Open for Extra Week

The Gyro Spray Park was due to be shut down for the year on Tuesday, September 6. Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the City is extending the closing date to Monday...
SpecialEvents Category

Fallen Firefighter Memorial

On Sunday, September 11th, the Lethbridge Fire Department Honour Guard has planned a memorial service to honour fallen firefighters and emergency service workers from the...
Community Category

Featured Pets for Adoption at the Animal Shelter

Bones and Matty are the featured pets for adoption at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter. Can you give Bones or Matty a good home or know someone who can?
Public Category

University Drive Intersection Improvements at Macleod Drive W/Riverstone Blvd W

In order to expedite the asphalt paving on University Drive at its intersection with Macleod Drive W/Riverstone Blvd W, access to these roads from University Dr W will be...
Local Category

How do you pay your taxes?

The City of Lethbridge collected a total of $121,289,855 in property tax payments and still had $4,591,800 owing in outstanding taxes as of Aug 31, 2011.
SpecialEvents Category

Grand Opening of Fire Headquarters and Station #4

Lethbridge residents are invited to attend the Grand Opening of Fire Headquarters and Station #4 on September 21, 2011.
Public Category

Walsh Drive West Closure

Walsh Drive West will be closed between University Drive and Argyll Road on September 20th, 2011 for approximately three weeks to facilitate construction related to the o...
SpecialEvents Category

Key to the City Recipients

Mayor Rajko Dodic presented Keys to the City to five deserving community members: Clint Dunford, Dr. Barbara Lacey, Jody Nilsson, Bob Tarleck and Shaun Ward.
Public Category

Intersection Closure in South Lethbridge

The Intersection of 9th Avenue South and 15th Street South will be closed Monday, September 26th, 2011 until Friday, October 7th, 2011 to accommodate a watermain renewal.
Public Category

Intersection Closure at Mayor Magrath Drive and 2 Ave North

The intersection at Mayor Magrath Drive and 2 Ave North will be closed this Sunday, September 25, so the City of Lethbridge can upgrade traffic signal equipment at that i...
Public Category

Road Closure on September 26, 2011

3rd Avenue South Between 7th Street South and 8th Street South will be closed to traffic this morning Monday, September 26, 2011 at 9 a.m. and will reopen on Friday, Sep...
CityCouncil Category

Fall Recruitment Underway for City Boards, Commissions and Committees

Office of the City Clerk is now accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on various Boards, Commissions and Committees. City Council values the input of...
CityCouncil Category

City Finance Committee receives latest 2012-14 Operating Budget Estimate

Today Lethbridge city council members met as Finance Committee and were briefed on the effects financial pressures are expected to have on residential property taxes in t...
Community Category

Two Municipal Excellence Awards at AUMA

This morning, the City of Lethbridge accepted two 2011 Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence.
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SpecialEvents Category

Resident Input Requested for Neighborhood Multipurpose Skate Park Site Selection

The community is invited to an open house on Thursday October 6th, to learn more about two potential suitable locations for a proposed neighborhood multipurpose skate par...
Community Category

Residents Offered Alternative to Halloween

For the second year, the City’s Recreation and Culture Department and Recreation Excellence have teamed up to offer an alternative to candy – free skate and swim passes t...
Local Category

Transit Service Changes Effective October 5, 2011

Lethbridge Transit will be making changes to some of its routes on Wednesday, October 5th, 2011.
Local Category

New Educational Playground at Nicholas Sheran Park

Children of Lethbridge now have an exciting new place to play – the Nicholas Sheran Educational Playground.
CityCouncil Category

New Name for North Lethbridge Cemetery in Honour of Lethbridge Coal Miners

Today Lethbridge City Council decided the new cemetery located on the coulee tops of Pavan Park will honour Lethbridge coal miners by being named Royal View Memorial Ceme...
CityCouncil Category

City Council votes to limit expected tax increase to 2.5 per cent per year

Lethbridge City Council unanimously approved an Official Business Resolution directing the City Manager to table a draft 2012-14 base Operating Budget which would limit...
CityCouncil Category

Cost pressures projected to increase electric bills in 2012

Household electric rates are projected to increase 4.7 per cent in 2012 due in large part to higher costs passed on by the province’s electrical system operator, city cou...
Public Category

Road Closure for Water Main Renewal

Stafford Drive South will be reduced to a single lane of traffic southbound between 3rd Avenue South and 4th Avenue South beginning Monday, October 10th, 2011 for approxi...
Public Category

Water Shut Off in Paradise Canyon on October 11

In order to repair a water main on Canyon Boulevard West, water will be shut off to all residents living in the Paradise Canyon Golf Course Subdivision (Lower Bench).
Public Category

Protect Your Property During the Rainfall

As the rain continues to fall, the City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to protect their property.
Community Category

Rick Hansen Relay Medal-Bearer Nominations

We are looking for someone who, like Rick Hansen, is a difference maker in their own right; with the power to change anything.
Community Category

Citizen input essential in site selection for proposed multipurpose skate park

Input received from city residents Thursday will assist in the site selection process for a proposed multipurpose neighbourhood skate park.
Public Category

Intersection Closure at Stafford Drive South and 4th Avenue South

The Intersection of Stafford Drive and 4th Avenue South will be closed beginning 8:00am Monday, October 17th, 2011 with updates to follow.
Community Category

Carpool Week 2011 – October 17-21, Lethbridge, AB

Lethbridge’s 2nd Annual Carpool Week promotion will take place October 17-21, 2011, and is sponsored by the Alberta Motor Association (AMA).
CityCouncil Category

Public invited to attend regular meeting of City Council’s Open & Effective Government Committee

City residents are invited to attend regular meetings of City Council’s Open and Effective Government Committee. The next meeting is scheduled Wednesday Oct. 19 at 1 p.m....
Public Category

Garry Drive Partial Closure Postponed until Wednesday

The Partial Closure at the intersection of Garry Drive (Heritage Blvd) at University Drive scheduled for today will be Postponed until Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
Public Category

Planned Power Outages This Weekend

The City of Lethbridge is planning two power outages this weekend to repair underground infrastructure.
SpecialEvents Category

Discover Diversity: Educate, Celebrate and Respond for a Welcoming & Inclusive Lethbridge

The faces of Lethbridge are changing as we welcome and include New Canadians, refugees, Aboriginal people, students, business and community members from all backgrounds t...
CityCouncil Category

Review Recommends Scaled-down Plan for Performing Arts Theatre

An independent review of the 2010 Lethbridge Performing Arts Centre (LPAC) Study is recommending that such a facility could be built and operated more affordably by scali...
Community Category

Swim/Skate Coupons for Halloween Giveaways

For the second year, the City’s Recreation and Culture department and Recreation Excellence have teamed up to offer a healthy alternative to candy for a Halloween giveawa...
CityCouncil Category

Budget Schedule for 2011

Residents are invited to public meetings regarding the upcoming budget.
CityCouncil Category

Public invited to attend regular meeting of City Council's Environment Committee

City residents are invited to attend regular meeting of City Council’s Environment Committee onThursday Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
CityCouncil Category

Video Streaming of City Council Meetings Launched

Beginning Monday, October 24, Lethbridge residents will be able to watch all meetings of City Council from their computers at www.lethbridge.ca.
Public Category

Road Closure on 13 Street South Between 8 & 9 Avenue South

13th Street South between 8 Avenue and 9 Avenue South has only one lane open for southbound traffic. All northbound traffic will be closed until October 22, 2011 at 9 a....
CityCouncil Category

Draft Operating Budget projects 2.46 per cent average annual tax increase in next three years

City Manager Garth Sherwin today presented the City of Lethbridge Finance Committee with a draft 2012-14 operating budget which projects an average tax increase of 2.46 p...
Public Category

Mayor Magrath Drive Partial Road Closure

The intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive at 12 Avenue South will be partially closed on Sunday, October 30, 2011. The closure will start at 8 a.m. and work is expected to...
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CityCouncil Category

2012 - 2014 Draft Operating Budget Open Houses

Residents are invited to take a detailed look at the proposed 2012-2014 Draft Operating Budget for the City of Lethbridge and offer their comments to members of City Coun...
Local Category

Temporary Pause on Cat Adoptions at the Lethbridge Animal Shelter

The Lethbridge Animal Shelter is currently investigating two suspected cases of Feline Distemper and is temporarily pausing both the intake and adoption of cats at the Sh...
CityCouncil Category

Adjustment to draft operating budget to ensure existing service levels are met

City Council approved two Official Business Resolutions which will ensure the City of Lethbridge meets existing standards with Access-A-Ride bus service and maintenance r...
SpecialEvents Category

Community Rallies to Help People in Need

Support the City of Lethbridge’s Five Year Community Plan to End Homelessness at Social Housing in Action’s 6th Project Homeless Connect on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2010 from 10...
Local Category

Time to change your clocks and smoke alarm batteries!

The City of Lethbridge, Fire & Emergency Services encourages residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they turn their clocks back on Sunday, November 6, 2...
Public Category

Parking lot just off Highway 3 closed until January 2012

The parking lot beside the river, just off Highway 3 is closed as part of the Bridge Drive Utility Corridor Project. This closure is to allow for the drilling of a new w...
SpecialEvents Category

See the Breeze Card in Action!

Lethbridge Transit will be hosting a series of Road Shows in November where you can see the new Breeze Card in action.
SpecialEvents Category

Free Swimming with Food Bank Donation

If you bring in a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Lethbridge Food Bank you can swim for free on Saturday, November 12th at the Nicholas Sheran, Fritz Si...
Public Category

Planned Power Outage Tuesday, Nov. 15

On Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., the City of Lethbridge will have a planned power outage that will be affecting Mount Sundial Court and Mount Sundial Bay.
Public Category

6th Avenue South Closed Today

6th Avenue South between 6th Street South and 7th Street South will be closed to westbound traffic from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 8th.
SpecialEvents Category

Remembrance Day Flyover for the City of Lethbridge

The C-17 Globemaster, of the 429 (Bison) Squadron, is scheduled to do a flyover of the Lethbridge Cenotaph at approximately 12 noon on Remembrance Day to commemorate thos...
SpecialEvents Category

Squamish Boulevard Traffic Concerns Open House

The City of Lethbridge is hosting an open house to discuss traffic concerns on Squamish Boulevard and connecting roadways.
Local Category

No Waste Collection on Remembrance Day

The City of Lethbridge would like to inform residents that for those customers whose waste collection day falls on this Friday, Remembrance Day, November 11th, waste will...
Local Category

National Bullying Awareness Week

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is urging all people to join them to stand up to bullying and create a Bully Free Lethbridge.
CityCouncil Category

City Council receives update on skateboard park site selection process

In a submission to City Council, administration reported that an attempt to fast track planning for a new multipurpose skateboard park has encountered resistance from res...
CityCouncil Category

Council authorizes demolition orders on three derelict properties

City Council today authorized that the owners of three derelict properties in the city be served with demolition notices because of their failure to act on previous City ...
Public Category

Stafford Drive North Road Closure

The Southbound Lane of Stafford Drive North will be closed between St. Edwards Blvd. and Stafford Blvd. North, immediately.
Local Category

Sidewalk Snow Clearing

Residents are asked to help keep everyone safe by shoveling their sidewalks within 24 hours.
CityCouncil Category

City Council considers new business licence rate structure

A new rate structure will be considered by City Council to bring greater equity to business licensing fees between commercial/industrial and home-based operations.
Local Category

Stay off all ice-covered water

City of Lethbridge Parks Operations staff would like to remind residents that ice conditions on all bodies of water in the city are unsafe. Be aware that ice surfaces are...
CityCouncil Category

Budget Deliberations Conclude

Lethbridge residents would see the lowest property tax increase in a dozen years, under a new three-year operating budget which will come before City Council for approval...
Local Category

Last chance to drop off yard waste before the end of the season!

Residents only have a few more days to drop off yard waste items before the City of Lethbridge Yard Waste Recycling Site closes for the season on November 30, 2011.
Emergency Category

Current Fire Information

Fire updates for Lethbridge residents.
CityCouncil Category

New budget meets needs of growing community

By approving today a 2012-2014 operating budget that limits average annual tax increases to 2.89 per cent, City Council members are meeting one of the key objectives they...
Local Category

Change in early payments of parking fines

Today Lethbridge City Council passed a bylaw amendment in which residents who receive parking fines will see a change in the early payment fee. The standard fine for par...
CityCouncil Category

Public Invited to the Open and Effective Government Committee Meeting

City Council’s Open and Effective Government Committee is holding its next meeting Wednesday Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting is open to th...
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Local Category

New Electronic Breeze Card Goes Live Today

Residents will no longer have to fumble with change for the bus now that the Lethbridge Transit Breeze Card is here.
Local Category

Annual Holiday Check Stop Campaign

The Lethbridge Regional Police Service, RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and other law enforcement partners will be braving the winter chill to make the roads safer for everyone th...
Community Category

Proper Housing Critical for People with Disabilities

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for...
Public Category

Southbound 13th Street North Closed for Repair

Beginning at 9:00 am Monday, December 12, 2011, the southbound lane of 13th Street North between 18th Avenue North and 23rd Avenue North will be closed for the repair o...
Community Category

Nicholas Sheran Pool Closed until December 19th

Nicholas Sheran Swimming Pool will not re-open for regular programming until Monday, December 19th.
Local Category

Lethbridge will look more festive on December 11, 2011

The City of Lethbridge is joyous to announce that the City's Christmas decorations will be installed on Sunday, December 11 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Community Category

Christmas Meter Plugging Program

December 12th to December 23rd in Downtown Lethbridge
Local Category

Lethbridge continued to bloom in 2011 with strong evaluation

Lethbridge awarded 5 blooms in the annual Community in Blooms evaluation.
Public Category

Sand supply now available for public use

The City of Lethbridge is pleased to be able to offer residents the use of sand to control icy winter conditions on their sidewalks.
Public Category

Ice Unsafe for residents

City of Lethbridge Parks Operations staff would like to remind residents that ice conditions on all bodies of water in the city are unsafe.
Public Category

Traffic signal at University Drive and MacLeod Drive completely operational

The traffic signal on University Drive at Macleod Drive (Riverstone Blvd) West was taken out of flash mode this morning and is now completely operational.
SpecialEvents Category

Hear sounds of the holidays at City Hall

Once again, City Hall is pleased to offer Sounds of the Holidays throughout the month of December. The foyer will host musicians and choirs for the public to come and en...
Public Category

Road Closure - 23rd Street North between 9th Avenue North and 13th Avenue North

23rd Street North between 9th Avenue North and 13th Avenue North will be closed to traffic Tuesday, December 20th at 9 a.m. through Wednesday, December 21 until 5 p.m. ...
Local Category

Civic Arena Programming Changes for December 29th

On Thursday December 29th, 2011 the Civic Arena’s ice plant will be undergoing repairs. Due to the nature of the repairs, the arena will be closed that day.
Local Category

Service changes for the holiday season

City of Lethbridge service changes for the holiday season including the animal shelter hours, transit and garbage collection.
Local Category

Residents can have a greener holiday while supporting local scouts!

Christmas Trees will be collected on January 14, 2012.
Community Category

Residents can save money by prepaying their 2012 property taxes

All payments that residents make towards their 2012 property taxes in January or February, not exceeding their 2011 property taxes, will receive a discount.
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Local Category

Opportunity for adults to learn to skate

Lethbridge College, in cooperation with the City of Lethbridge, is offering adults from our community a unique opportunity – skating lessons just for adults!
Public Category

Lethbridge Fire Ban and MD of Willow Creek Grass Fire

The MD of Willow Creek has a large grass fire near the area of the Buffalo Jump Roadd at Highway 2. The fire has jumped the highway and is getting larger.
Sports Category

Fitness Advantage Aquatic Pass 10% off in January

During January, you can go to any of the City pools – Fritz Sick, Nicholas Sheran, and Stan Siwik – to purchase a 3 or 6 month Fitness Advantage Aquatic Pass at 10% off.
Local Category

Christmas Tree Collection Program this Saturday

Scout troops will be collecting Christmas trees in every sector of the city beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012.
Community Category

Residents invited to give feedback on leisure centre study

The City of Lethbridge is currently engaging in a Leisure Centre Study. The purpose of the study is to determine if there is a future need in the community for a leisur...
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Partial closure at the intersection of Scenic Drive and 4 Avenue South

The intersection of Scenic Drive and 4 Avenue South will be partially closed on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The closure will allow the City of Lethbridge to upgrade traf...
Local Category

Information sessions aimed at helping non-profit organizations prevent fraud

Fraud and embezzlement are realities faced by every non-profit organization and MNP, Alberta Culture and Community Services and Lethbridge Regional Police are teaming up ...
Community Category

Vote for London Road as a Great Neighbourhood in Canada!

As part of an exciting competition, Lethbridge and the London Road Neighbourhood have a chance to become recognized across Canada.
Sports Category

Canada and Lethbridge Investing in New Recreation Campus

Construction to soon begin on the first phase of the West Lethbridge recreation campus.
Local Category

From Rail Cars to Hybrid Buses!

All residents are invited to take a tour of the new Lethbridge Transit hybrid buses and veiw the original Transit rail car from 100 years ago.
Local Category

Owners of Income Producing Properties Receive 2012 Assessment Notices

Assessment Notices for approximately 2,100 income producing properties (apartments, offices, retail and industrial) were mailed on Friday, January 27, 2012.
Local Category

City Hiring 2012 Census Takers

The City of Lethbridge is now hiring Census Takers for the 2012 City Census.
Public Category

9th Avenue North Closed February 1st to 3rd

9th Avenue North between 12th Street and 13th Street North will be closed to traffic Wednesday, February 1st at 9:00am through Friday, February 3rd, 5:00pm.
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Local Category

City of Lethbridge Named one of Alberta's Top 55 Employers for 2012

It was announced todat that the City of Lethbridge has been selected as one of Alberta’s Top 55 Employers for 2012.
Community Category

River Valley Fire Ban

Effective immediately and until further notice a fire ban has been placed on all open fires in the River Valley area.
CityCouncil Category

Public Invited to the Open and Effective Government Committee Meeting

You are invited to attend City Council’s next Open and Effective Government Committee meeting on Friday, February 3rd, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Public Category

Intersection of 2nd Avenue and 28th Street North Closed February 13th -21st

The Intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 28th Street North will be closed to traffic beginning Monday, February 13th at 9:00am and reopening on Tuesday, February 21st at...
Sports Category

Citizens Invited To Give Online Feedback To Leisure Centre Study

A visual presentation and questionnaire are available about the Leisure Centre Study.
Sports Category

Citizens are invited to participate in Winter Walk Day on February 8th

Lethbridge College, in cooperation with the City of Lethbridge, is encouraging the citizens of Lethbridge to enjoy Winter Walk Day on Wednesday, February 8th.
Local Category

Reminder to Stay Off All Ice-Covered Water

City of Lethbridge Parks Operations staff would like to remind residents that ice conditions on all bodies of water (including Nicholas Sheran Lake and Henderson Lake) in...
Local Category

Get Involved on a Board, Commission or Committee

The Office of the City Clerk is now accepting applications from citizens interested in serving on various Boards, Commissions and Committees
Public Category

13th Street South Reduced to a Single Lane Between 7th & 8th Avenue South

Update - 13th Street South will be reduced to single lane traffic northbound between 7th Avenue South and 8th Avenue South.
Local Category

City of Lethbridge Service Changes for Family Day

City of Lethbridge service changes for Family Day including City Hall, Transit and Animal Shelter.
CityCouncil Category

Shooting Range Closed Until Further Notice

The Lethbridge Fish and Game Association's shooting range in Peenaquim Park has been closed until further notice.
Community Category

River Valley Fire Ban Lifted

Due to changes in weather conditions the fire ban has been lifted for the River Valley area.
Sports Category

Update on Skate Park Site Selection Process

City of Lethbridge staff have completed a city-wide site selection process for a new community skateboard park. This process began last fall and included the evaluation o...
Public Category

6th Avenue South Closed Westbounv and Reduced to a Single Lane Eastbound

6th Avenue South westbound is closed to traffic between Stafford Drive South and 7th Street South. The eastbound lane is reduced to single lane traffic between 8th Stree...
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Public Category

Ramp Closures at Crowsnest Trail and Stafford Drive Interchange this Sunday

Ramps at the Crowsnest Trail and Stafford Drive interchange will be closed this Sunday, March 4, in order for the City of Lethbridge to upgrade traffic signal equipment a...
CityCouncil Category

City Council Approves Changing Title to Councillor from Alderman

Lethbridge voters will elect Councillors, not Aldermen, in the next municipal election.
CityCouncil Category

Shooting Range Decision Expected March 19

A City Council decision on the future operation of the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association shooting range is expected on March 19.
Local Category

Working Together to Eliminate False Fire Alarms

All business owners and residents are invited to one of our information sessions to learn more about false alarm billing.
Public Category

Fire Rescue Course to Leave Open Holes in Ice on Henderson Lake

The City's Fire & EMS Department is conducting an ice rescue course from Thursday, March 8 to Saturday, March 10 at Henderson Lake. At this time there will be ope...
Misc Category

Time to change your clocks and smoke alarm batteries!

The City of Lethbridge, Fire & Emergency Services encourages residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they turn their clocks forward on Sunday, March 11th...
Emergency Category

City of Lethbridge Issues Fire Ban

Effective immediately and until further notice a fire ban has been placed on all open fires in the River Valley area. Excluded are the stoves at the John Martin Centre a...
Public Category

Partial Closure at Intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 9 Avenue South

The intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 9 Avenue South will be partially closed on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 to allow the City of Lethbridge to work on traffic signal e...
Public Category

Areas of Indian Battle Park Surrounding High Level Bridge Closed for Bridge Upgrade

From March 19 until April 20, 2012 (weather depending), a portion of Indian Battle Park will be closed to residents as CP Rail does work on the High Level Bridge around t...
Waste Category

Centralized Recycling Depot Open Houses

The City of Lethbridge Waste & Recycling Services is hosting open houses for residents regarding the new recycling depot locations.
CityCouncil Category

Shooting Range Can Reopen Subject to Enhanced Safety Measures

City Council has voted to allow the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association shooting range to reopen if range officials formally agree to implement a list of safety enhancem...
Local Category

City of Lethbridge to Participate in International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Albertans are participating in events organized across the province to focus attention ...
Local Category

Community Rallies to Help People in Need

Social Housing in Action’s 7th bi-annual “Project Homeless Connect” will be held on Saturday, March 31, 2012.
CityCouncil Category

City of Lethbridge Ends 2011 in Positive Financial Position

The City of Lethbridge finished 2011 with a $1.3-million operating surplus, according to an unaudited Year End Financial Report presented today to the City Council member...
Public Category

Partial Closure at Intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 14th Avenue South

The intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 14 Avenue South will be partially closed on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 to allow the City of Lethbridge to work on traffic signal ...
Waste Category

Yard Waste Recycling Site Reopening

The City of Lethbridge Yard Waste Recycling Site reopens on April 1, 2012. The Yard Waste Recycling Site, offers residents of Lethbridge an additional choice for managin...
Local Category

Fire Ban Lifted

Due to the change in the weather conditions the Fire Ban has been lifted for the River Valley area.
Public Category

Indian Battle Road to Close in April, May and June for Important Upgrades

Starting April 2, 2012 Indian Battle Road will be closing until the end of June 2012. The road, located within the park, is being closed for upgrades including a new sani...
Local Category

City of Lethbridge Encourages Residents to Participate in Earth Hour

The City of Lethbridge invites residents to participate in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Community Category

Province-wide Elm Pruning Ban Begins April 1st

To prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a province-wide pruning ban for all species of elm trees is in effect from April 1 to September 30.
Public Category

Road Closure - 18 Avenue North

18th Avenue North will be closed to traffic between 28th Street North and 31st Street North beginning Monday, April 2nd at 9:00am and reopening on Friday, April 5th at 5:...
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Local Category

Annual City Census Begins Today

Starting April 2, 2012 the City of Lethbridge will be conducting an annual census count.
Public Category

Planned Power Outage in Sandstone and Prairie Arbour South

The City of Lethbridge will be having a planned power outage on Wednesday, April 11 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
CityCouncil Category

Fast Tracking of Road Project to Trim $3.6 Million from Overall Cost

Acceleration of a road improvement project at the south end of Mayor Magrath Drive South will save $3.6 million, under a capital budget amendment approved today by Lethbr...
Public Category

Partial Closure at Intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 26 Avenue South

The intersection of Mayor Magrath Drive and 26 Avenue South will be partially closed on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 to allow the City of Lethbridge to work on traffic signal...
Local Category

City of Lethbridge Service Changes for Easter Weekend

City of Lethbridge Service Changes for Easter Weekend.
Local Category

Enjoy Lethbridge’s New Playgrounds and Pathways

If you are looking for something to do this Easter long weekend or spring why not visit one of the 12 brand new playgrounds that were replaced last year or walk along one...
Public Category

Road Closure - 2nd Avenue North

The Intersection of 2nd Avenue North and 28th Street North will be closed to traffic beginning Thursday, April 5th at 9:00am and reopening on Friday, April 6th at 9:00a...
Public Category

Sanitation Dump Station Temporarily Closing

Located in the parking lot of the Chinook Country Tourist Association’s Visitor Information Centre located at the corner of Mayor Magrath Drive and Scenic Drive South, th...
Public Category

Road Closure - 43rd Street North of Crowsnest Trail

43rd Street, north side of Highway 3, is closed both ways to allow CP Rail to make important upgrades to the railway track. It is expected to reopen on Wednesday, April 1...
Public Category

Partial Road Closure - Intersection of 5th Avenue North and 28th Street North

Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11th, the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 28th Street North will be partially closed to allow the City of Lethbridge to work o...
Public Category

Road Closure - 30th Street North of Crowsnest Trail

Starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 12th, 30th Street, north of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Trail) will be closed both ways to allow CP Rail to make important upgrades to t...
Emergency Category

Residents Reminded To Be Proactive During Rainfall

The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents to please be proactive in protecting their property during rainfall.
SpecialEvents Category

London Road Announced as a Finalist in the Great Places in Canada Contest

Thanks to tremendous community support and on-line voting, London Road is now one of eight finalists in the neighbourhood category in the Great Places in Canada contest.
Education Category

Student Exchange with Saint-Laurent Quebec

The twin cities of Lethbridge and Saint-Laurent are hosting the Student Exchange and encourage students aged 14-16 years old to apply.
Local Category

Shooting Range Open House

On Saturday, April 21st, the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association will be hosting their first community open house regarding the shooting range.
Community Category

Gym Equipment at Playground

St. Edward Park on the north side currently offers a variety of gym equipment.
Public Category

Road Closure - 13 Street North

13th Street North will be closed to traffic between 44th Avenue North and 62nd Avenue North at 7:00am Monday, April 23rd and reopening 7:00am Wednesday, April 25th.
Community Category

5th Annual Coulee Clean-Up

The 5th Annual Coulee Clean-up begins Saturday, April 21, at 10 a.m. in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery Coulee.
Public Category

Partial Road Closure - Intersection of Stafford Drive and 5th Avenue North

The intersection of Stafford Drive North and 5 Ave North will be partially closed on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 to allow the City of Lethbridge to work on traffic signal equ...
Public Category

Rainy Weather - Think About Flood Prevention

From April till August each year Lethbridge can experience substaintial downpours. Here are some tips to keep your basement dry.
Community Category

Dog Run Clean Up

The 5th Annual Coulee Clean-up has teamed up with the Prairie Pitbull Rescue Society to tackle both garbage and dog poo in two of Lethbridge’s public dog runs.
Local Category

Summer Transit Schedule

Beginning Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Lethbridge Transit will move to its summer transit schedule affecting some routes. Routes 12 and 32, primarily college and university rout...
Community Category

Geocaching A Fun Way to Explore Lethbridge Parks

Geocaching is a real-world outdoor treasure hunting game and Lethbridge residents can participate in this activity in City of Lethbridge public parks.
Community Category

Dog Owners Are Encouraged to Lead By Example

Dog waste in public parks is becoming an issue in Lethbridge and the City encourages dog owners to utilize dog bags and clean up after their pet.
Sports Category

Ice Centre Schedules for the Summer

With the summer quickly approaching, the City of Lethbridge’s ice centres are changing to summer schedules to allow for non-ice user groups to use the facilities.
CityCouncil Category

2012 Mill Rate Adjusted to Meet City Tax and Provincial Education Levy Requirements

Lethbridge City Council today approved an increase to the 2012 mill rate to meet this year’s municipal tax requirements as well as increases in the education levy which t...
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Public Category

Planned Power Outage - Agnes Davidson

On May 2-3, 2012, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., the City of Lethbridge will be having a planned power outage affecting approximately 100 residents in Agnes D...
Sports Category

Citizens Invited To Final Leisure Centre Feasibility Information Session

You are invited to hear a final report regarding the Leisure Centre Study on Tuesday May 8th at 6:30 p.m. at Fritz Sick Gym, located in the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Cen...
Public Category

Partial Road Closure - 3rd Avenue South

3rd Avenue South will be reduced to 2 lane traffic East and West bound between 7th Street South and 8th Street South at 7:00am Thursday, May 3rd for approximately 8 hour...
Public Category

Planned Power Outage - Downtown

On Sunday, May 6, 2012, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., the City of Lethbridge will be having a planned power outage affecting downtown businesses in the area of 3rd to 4th A...
Public Category

Planned Power Outages - May 6th to 10th

From May 6th - 10th, the City of Lethbridge will be having a series of planned power outages in the south side of the city.
Community Category

Royal View Memorial Cemetery Ground Breaking Ceremony

This afternoon, the City of Lethbridge celebrated the ground breaking of the Royal View Memorial Cemetery. It is the fourth cemetery in the City of Lethbridge but is the ...
Sports Category

Participate in the Southern Alberta Summer Games

Residents are invited to register to share their photography skills, compete in cribbage, race in 5 and 10 km runs, or put together teams to play flag football or beach v...
Public Category

Planned Power Outages - May 13 to 17

From May 13th - 17th, the City of Lethbridge will having a series of planned power outages to upgrade lines.
Education Category

Emergency Preparedness Tips

It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6 to 12), an annual cross-country event that encourages all Canadians to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
Community Category

Grant Program Promotes Legalizing Secondary Suites

The Lethbridge Fire Prevention Bureau still has a grant program to promote the legalizing of secondary suites that were built prior to January 1, 2007.
Waste Category

Spring Chipping Schedule

Spring chipping will begin on Monday, April 23 in areas of West Lethbridge.
Local Category

Residents will Receive Assessment and Tax Notices this Week

Residents can watch for tax notices in their mailboxes. The 2012 Assessment and Tax Notices were mailed to all City of Lethbridge owners of residential property.
Public Category

Whoop Up Drive Reduced to One Lane

West bound Whoop-up Drive west of Scenic Drive will be reduced to one lane effective immediately, to allow City crews to investigation a possible sink hole.
CityCouncil Category

City Council approves proposal for design work on new North Regional Park

Design work on the new North Regional Park is to begin immediately after City Council today approved the hiring of a consulting firm to handle the job.
Public Category

Street Sweeping Schedule

Find information about where street sweeping is ongoing and where it is complete.
Sports Category

Spray Parks Opening On the Long Weekend

With temperatures beginning to rise towards summer norms, the City will be turning on the two spray parks this Saturday, May 19th.
Local Category

Service Changes for Victoria Day

City of Lethbridge service changes for the Victoria Day long weekend.
Local Category

New Heritage Street Signs Installed Downtown

Between Thursday, May 10 and Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, the City of Lethbridge replaced the aging white on green Downtown street signs.
Public Category

Unplanned Power Outage in South Lethbridge

The City of Lethbridge is currently having a unplanned power outage in South Lethbridge in the Great Lakes, Lakeside area affecting about 250 customers.
Public Category

Planned Power Outages - May 22 & 23

On May 22nd and 23rd, the City of Lethbridge will be having a series of power outages to upgrade lines.