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Every second counts when a fire breaks out, and the early warning provided by working smoke alarms can be lifesaving. During this year’s Fire Prevention Week, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) encourages residents to take action to make sure their smoke alarms work for them.

An investigation is underway into a commercial fire in north Lethbridge. Just after 11:40 p.m. on Friday, October 4, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to an office building in the 1300 block of 33 Street North. Crews from four fire stations worked quickly to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to adjacent properties. 

An investigation continues into a west Lethbridge residential fire that left two people injured.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to a residential structure fire on Cabot Landing West on Friday, October 4 at approximately 4:33 p.m. Crews from four fire stations responded to the scene after neighbours heard smoke alarms and called 9-1-1. 

A busy turn bay in north Lethbridge will be closed for guardrail work this weekend.

Starting Sunday, October 6, there will be no access onto westbound 5 Avenue North/Highway 3 from southbound Scenic Drive North.

On October 4, we come together to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ People. The day also supports families who have been tragically touched by the loss of a loved one to violence.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire at Mount Alderson Crescent West at approximately 2:53 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a commercial structure fire at the 1400 block of 2 Avenue South at approximately 6:47 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. 

A routine summer outing at the pool nearly turned tragic for one Lethbridge family. 

On July 29, 2024, 9-year-old Carter was swimming with his 10-year-old friend Benjamin. Suddenly, the ordinary day took a life-threatening turn. 

It was the last major conflict between First Nations in Canada. And now, an Indigenous-led initiative will provide heritage management direction to the site of the Battle of the Belly River.

Monday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes.