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Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is proud to announce a new partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) to offer third-party testing of the Firefighter Applicant Physical Test (FAPT). The FAPT is a key requirement for joining LFES. This initiative reduces barriers for prospective applicants by offering more accessible testing options, enhancing the department’s recruitment process.  

One local care facility has been looking after more than just its residents. 

The Good Samaritan West Highlands Centre and Estates has been a leader in waste diversion for more than 20 years. 

Proposal

· To close 0.045 acres (0.018 ha) more or less portion of Road Plan 791 0743 and 4716HB (Lane) Road Right-of-Way

What Does This Mean?

· If the City Council approves the Bylaw 6477. The 0.045 acres (0.018 ha) more or less portion of Road Right-of-Way will be legally closed and consolidated with the property at 234 —22 Street North

One lane of Whoop-Up Drive will be closed support the University Siphon repair.

The north lane on westbound Whoop-Up Drive will close daily, from Monday to Saturday, at 9 a.m. to allow resources to access the river valley.

To better serve the community and online users, the City of Lethbridge is performing upgrades to a few of its online systems. As such, some websites and resources will be temporarily unavailable. 

The City of Lethbridge is addressing a wastewater pipe leak in the River Valley, located northeast of the University of Lethbridge. There is no danger to public health or impact to City services. The area impacted by the leak is closed and the public is asked to stay outside the posted fencing and tape.

Regular winter pruning of street trees is underway.

Winter is the best time for pruning most trees, when they are dormant and there is a reduced risk of spreading disease. Elm trees have a specific pruning window from October 1 to March 31. All elm wood is disposed of properly to prevent the spread of elm disease.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1800 block of 39 Street North on Wednesday, January 8, at approximately 5:40 p.m.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Corporate Services is a trusted member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing strategic direction to the division and organization, in support of the City’s corporate strategy, vision and goals. You will be a leader for effective service delivery today and a visionary for transformation and service innovation for tomorrow. As a senior leader, you understand the key to success is grounded in fostering a team environment based on a foundation of respect, care, support, and development.

The City of Lethbridge has declared that snow routes will be active by tomorrow at 9 am, January 6, 2025. The community is advised that parking restrictions will be in effect along these routes.