Another winter solstice is on the horizon. December 21 marks the start of winter and the day in the year with the fewest hours of daylight. It will be celebrated at the Blackfoot Winter Solstice and residents are invited to submit significant events for the 2024 Lethbridge Winter Count.

An emergency sewer repair is impacting a two-block stretch of 6 Avenue South.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to a vehicle fire in the 1200 block of 8 Street North on Sunday, December 1, at approximately 10 p.m.

Crews from two fire stations arrived to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. No injuries were reported. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire at the 1800 block of 18 Avenue North on Friday, November 29, at approximately 4:30 a.m. 

The family in the home was alerted to the presence of smoke and immediately called 9-1-1 before evacuating safely. 

Crews are working this morning to repair an emergency water main break on 5 Avenue North between 28 Street North and 29 Street North.

The Government of Alberta is implementing changes to the Regulated Rate Option (RRO). As of January 1, 2025, the RRO will be known as the Rate of Last Resort. 

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. 

Starting on Tuesday, November 12, 5 Avenue North will be fully closed between 36 Street and 39 Street for road and railway crossing repairs.

A small portion of northbound University Drive West will be impacted by traffic light work this week.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) responded to a residential garage fire at the 1000 block of 16 Street North on Friday, November 1, at approximately 11:00 p.m. Firefighters from four fire stations arrived to find the garage fully engulfed in flames