It’s a bad news/good news situation.

The bad news? It’s the final long weekend of summer 2024. And that means outdoor pools and spray parks are set to close for the season.

The good news? Mother Nature is giving us great conditions to enjoy the sendoff! Forecast highs are into the high 20s and low 30s for the entire long weekend.

The final long weekend of the summer is on the horizon. While many residents and visitors will flock to Henderson Lake Park, the City of Lethbridge is reminding everyone to be mindful of the Cyanobacteria advisory in effect for the lake.

Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, has been identified in Henderson Lake.

To help meet another community need and help our residents cool down during the current hot weather forecast, Gyro Spray Park on the westside will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

As we head deeper into the hot months of July and August, the City of Lethbridge is sharing a reminder of City resources available to help residents stay cool and safe.

Portions of the Discovery Playground, in Legacy Park, will be closed to the public for the rest of this week.

Warranty repairs are being completed on the rubber surfacing. Isolated areas will be fenced off as the contractor completes the restorations.

The Parks & Cemeteries team is delighted to announce the inaugural “Run to Remember”.” Taking place on September 29, 2024, the event is a community-oriented fun run or walk. It commemorates and honours the memories of loved ones and celebrates life.

Annual paving work along northbound 28 Street North is scheduled for June 22 and 23. The project runs from the 26 Avenue North ramp to 30 Avenue North. Two way-traffic will be maintained in the southbound lanes of 28 Street North.

Get ready for an environmental education! The City of Lethbridge Parks & Cemeteries and Water, Wastewater & Stormwater teams are gearing up for three days of teaching and action.

For the past six summers, goats have controlled invasive weeds in select areas of Lethbridge’s river valley. Since the introduction of the program, more than 750 hectares of noxious plants have been grazed.