Highlights and decisions from the July 28, 2026, meeting of Lethbridge City Council.

As efforts for replacing the bridge coating system on Whoop-Up Drive are ongoing, work crews will be changing lanes under the bridge on Botterill Bottom Road starting on Wednesday. Alternating one‑way traffic, controlled by signal lights at each end, will not change but pylons will be moved to the opposite lane. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1400 block of 2 Avenue South at approximately 1 p.m. on July 27. 

Key mobility, safety and efficiency upgrades are coming to an intersection near you! 

Guardrail maintenance on University Drive West, between Walsh Drive/Heritage Boulevard and Bridge Drive, will temporarily impact traffic on Thursday, July 23.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a garage fire in the 2100 Block of 17 Street North at approximately 3:50 p.m. on July 20. 

Bridge maintenance on University Drive West will affect a small section of the roadway tomorrow.

In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week (July 19-25, 2026), Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is reminding residents and visitors to be safe near water. To help everyone reduce risks while enjoying the Oldman River, or any other water body, LFES has compiled important reminders and tips to keep your family and friends safe. 

Due to a server error at the host site, paid parking kiosks downtown and the Flowbird app remain down. The kiosks and app are not accepting payments; therefore, ticketing violations have been cancelled for today.