The end of winter is mere weeks away and the mercury is climbing. With spring on the horizon, eyes are once again turning to southern Alberta reservoirs.

The City of Lethbridge has resumed weekly reporting of water levels in the Oldman, St. Mary and Waterton reservoirs.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on Temple Crescent West shortly after 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 27. 

Crews arrived to find a significant fire on the front porch, spreading toward the attic. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, preventing further damage to the home. 

Effective immediately and until further notice, a fire ban is in place on all open fires within the City of Lethbridge’s River Valley. Current weather conditions, including warmer temperatures, low humidity and forecasted winds, significantly elevate the fire risk in the River Valley. 

If you’re noticing an unusual taste or odour coming from your residential water outlets, don’t worry. It’s perfectly normal and necessary.

As geese and ducks return from their winter migration, residents and visitors are asked to avoid providing them a ‘Welcome Back’ meal.

The reminder comes after large piles of food, intended for geese and ducks, were recently discovered along the shore of Henderson Lake.

Crews are working to repair a watermain break resulting in the closure of 23 Street North between 7 Avenue and 9 Avenue North.

Multiple roads are closed as crews repair a sanitary pipe leak in north Lethbridge.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to two separate fires in south Lethbridge early Friday, February 7. 

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during winter months. 

As the heating season kicks into high gear, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to heat their homes safely to protect their families and our community from fire hazards and carbon monoxide poisoning. 

Starting on Wednesday, February 5, Transit users can expect a change to schedules around the city as part of Lethbridge Transit’s continuous improvement process.