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The numbers have been tallied – and the official 2023 Municipal Census results show that Lethbridge has a population of 106,550. This marks an increase of 5,068 (up 4.99 per cent, or 1.25 per cent per year) from the 2019 Municipal Census. Lethbridge is the third-largest city in Alberta based on Municipal Census data.

This amendment will eliminate potential conflict with the Municipal Government Act (MGA) and make minor housekeeping corrections. 

On Tuesday, June 27, from noon until 2 p.m., the speed limit on westbound Whoop-Up Drive will be reduced to 60 km/h and the exterior lane will be closed. This will allow crews to collect further information required in the update to 2022 Bridge Rehabilitation project.

In preparation for this year’s Reconciliation Week, the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee is seeking local artists for a pop-up gallery.

Elm trees make up a significant and important part of the Lethbridge Urban Forest. There are approximately 5,000 public and 5,000 private elm trees in Lethbridge.

From Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 28, weather permitting, there will be a partial road closure for overlay paving for the eastbound lanes of 5 Avenue North from 36 Street to 41 Street. Two-way traffic will be maintained and detour signs will be posted. Motorists can expect minor delays.

Answering community questions around downtown revitalization efforts. 

Effective Monday, June 26 at 9 a.m. 18 Avenue North will be closed between 18 Street and 20 Street North so crews can complete a fire hydrant repair.

Motorists can expect minor delays this week on two busy Lethbridge roadways.

In celebration of International Pollinator Week, the City of Lethbridge is excited to be officially declared a Bee City by Bee City Canada! Bee City is a signature program of Pollinator Partnership Canada (P2C), a national organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of pollinators and their ecosystems through conservation, education, and research.