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Temporary traffic delays are expected tomorrow, Thursday, November 14: 

• Northbound and southbound lanes of Scenic Drive South between 2 Avenue South to the westbound Whoop-Up Drive exit will be affected by moving, single-lane closures from 9 am – 3 pm.
• Speed reductions and minor delays to traffic on the westbound Whoop-Up Drive ramp. 

Proposal:

· Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 6300 to rezone the parcels listed above.

· From:

· Medium Density Residential (R-37) and Direct Control (D-C) (Existing)

To:

· Direct Control (D-C) (New)

· The application has been submitted by Sumus.

Highlights from Lethbridge City Council's regular meeting on November 12, 2024.

More than 900 City employees have a new collective agreement as City Council today ratified an agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 70. Members of the City’s largest union will see an 11 per cent wage increase over four years.

Some trends from the 1980s are best left in the past. The City’s Bicycle Bylaw from 1986, however, was in serious need of a refresh. By passing second and third readings on Tuesday, Lethbridge City Council voted to approve Bylaw 6427 – an updated Bicycle Bylaw that will go into effect on January 1, 2025.

No time is going to ‘waste’ in the City’s efforts toward a more sustainable future. 

Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted to approve the Waste Management Master Plan (WMMP) proposed by the City of Lethbridge’s Waste & Environment department.

Lethbridge City Council will convene as Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee for two days, beginning Wednesday, November 13, for an overview of the current economic conditions and the impact they have on the City’s financial position and resources.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is proud to announce the graduation of five new Firefighter Paramedics. The graduation ceremony took place today at the Galt Museum, recognizing their hard work and dedication as they prepare to serve the Lethbridge community.

Starting on Tuesday, November 12, 5 Avenue North will be fully closed between 36 Street and 39 Street for road and railway crossing repairs.

Preparations are already underway for the next municipal election, scheduled for October 20, 2025. We invited all current Council members to share their thoughts on the first three years of this term. In the coming weeks, we’ll share their insights and priorities as we look toward the next election. 

Next is Councillor Rajko Dodic. He was first elected as then-Alderman in 2004, won the Mayor's race in 2010 and reentered municipal politics as an elected Councillor in 2021.