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In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week (July 20-26, 2025), Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is reminding residents and visitors to be safe near water. To help everyone reduce risks while enjoying the Oldman River, or any other water body, LFES has compiled important reminders and tips to keep your family and friends safe. 

The River Valley Fire Ban in Lethbridge has been lifted, effective immediately. Recent changes in weather conditions, including higher humidity levels, have reduced the fire risk in this area. 

Bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive will begin tomorrow, July 24, 2025, with lane closures, detours, and traffic delays. Construction will continue until the end of September, with major traffic impacts occurring in the next five weeks. This work is required to maintain this critical piece of our traffic network and prevent costly repairs in the future.

Every two weeks, Tyler Branson and Jin Kim unhook their small boat and take to Henderson Lake. Although they both love being on the water, this isn’t a pleasure cruise. It’s serious work: ensuring the lake is safe for public use.

The City of Lethbridge’s MyCity system will undergo maintenance Tuesday, July 22, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. 

Starting today, the City of Lethbridge is launching a Community Satisfaction Survey to gather valuable feedback from residents and help guide ongoing efforts to improve programs and services.  

As part of the Reimagine 5 Street South project, sewer inspections and survey work is being conducted this week along 5 Street South. Starting tonight, Monday, July 21, to Thursday, July 24, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., full road closures will take place consecutively, at each block along the corridor. The night closures avoid peak traffic times and ensure safety. 

With so much going on in the community right now, I want to start my July column with my congratulations for this month.

Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6300 to rezone the parcel listed above from Heavy Industrial (I-H) to General Industrial (I-G) to allow for a greater range of land uses on the parcel than is allowed under the current Land Use District. 

Highlights from the July 15, 2025, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.