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The Assets & Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee will be considering the amendment to the Country Meadows Outline Plan. The updated plan addresses the removal of a gas main in part of the plan and revisits swing sites to provide more flexibility.

Stantec, on behalf of Southgate Commercial Lands Corp, BW2 West, 2014836 Alberta Ltd and Dudley-Olafson Lands, has applied to amend the existing Outline Plan for Country Meadows.  The original Country Meadows Outline Plan was approved by the Municipal Planning Commission February 28, 2012 and amended March 16, 2019.  The Country Meadows Outline Plan amendment was prepared in accordance with the policies and objectives described in the Country Meadows Area Structure Plan.  This amendment is consistent with the policies of the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan and the City of Lethbridge Municipal Development Plan.  This Outline Plan amendment provides guidance on how land is used, serviced and accessed to be more efficient and meet current market demands.  

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.