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, 2024. Pruning elm trees during this time exposes wounds that could provide entry sites for Elm Bark Beetles, a carrier of the DED fungus.

Efficiently watering trees ensures the urban forest will continue to thrive. This is especially important during periods of drought.

The City of Lethbridge thanks all residents for their patience and understanding as crews worked around the clock over the last several days to keep the City moving through this significant spring snow storm.

The City of Lethbridge has declared snow routes to be active by 4 pm tomorrow, March 23, 2024 and parking restrictions come into effect. 

Due to significant snow accumulation and forecast predictions, special measures are being taken to ensure our main roadways are in reasonable winter driving conditions. Residents of snow routes and other motorists may be impacted by: additional equipment on the roads Saturday night and windrows expected Sunday morning. 

The City of Lethbridge is joining municipalities worldwide in recognizing World Water Day. Beginning in 1993, the day is held on March 22 every year and focuses on the importance of freshwater. In an effort to highlight the importance of this resource, the City is updating residents on current water initiatives.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire in a backyard at the 1200 block of 8 Avenue South at 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024.  

On Thursday March 21, the City of Lethbridge will be completing a planned power outage along Normandy Road South and Corvette Crescent South. The outage is expected to be in effect between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and affect approximately eight properties.

On Wednesday March 20, the City of Lethbridge will be completing a planned power outage along the back lane between Dieppe Boulevard South and Normandy Road South. The outage is expected to be in effect between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and affect approximately nine properties.

Not-for-profit organizations are being urged to complete their applications for the 2024 Community Capital Projects Grant (CCPG) ahead of the March 31 deadline. The Grant provides financial assistance for non-profits to construct, renovate or retrofit facilities, or purchase major equipment required for effective operation of community facilities and services.

On Tuesday March 19, the City of Lethbridge will be completing a planned power outage along the back lane between Normandy Road South and Corvette Crescent South. The outage is expected to be in effect between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and affect approximately eight properties.