Regular winter pruning of street trees is underway.
Winter is the best time for pruning most trees, when they are dormant and there is a reduced risk of spreading disease. Elm trees have a specific pruning window from October 1 to March 31. All elm wood is disposed of properly to prevent the spread of elm disease.
We continually perform repairs and upgrades to the infrastructure and facilities in our City. Planned and unplanned work is required to keep our city running smoothly and sometimes this results in a temporary disruption of service.
The Parks & Cemeteries team is thrilled to announce a formal partnership with the Lethbridge Trail Alliance. It marks a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve the River Valley Trail Network.
To address the increasing challenges posed by resident waterfowl populations, the City of Lethbridge is incorporating an innovative approach with the introduction of a ‘Goosinator’ unit.
Warranty work will repair railings at the Legacy Park Discovery Playground. To ensure efficiency and safety, the playground will be closed and fenced off. The closure begins Monday, October 28 and will last for around two weeks.
The Parks & Cemeteries team is preparing for the inaugural Run to Remember. Taking place Sunday September 29, the event features a 2.5K and 5K walk or run through Mountain View Cemetery. It is designed to honour the memories of loved ones, to celebrate life and to promote community health.
A joint Capital Improvement Plan-funded (CIP) project between Parks and Urban Revitalization will aim to provide a safer and more welcoming design to the southwest entrance of Downtown Lethbridge’s primary park. The Galt Gardens SW Corner Landscaping Project will improve the hardscaping, incorporate two new entrances to the pergola, improve existing lighting and add in additional lighting. Fencing will be going up Wednesday and the area will be closed off to pedestrians. The bulk of the project is anticipated to be complete by the end of October, weather permitting, with some work to be finished in spring 2025.
The City of Lethbridge is removing two unauthorized structures in the River Valley. One structure is in Botterill Bottom Park, the other is in the Lethbridge Nature Reserve. The removals come after environmental experts determined the structures are harming the environment.
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