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The River Valley Fire Ban in Lethbridge has been lifted, effective immediately. 

Recent precipitation and cooler temperatures have reduced the fire risk in the River Valley. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services will continue to monitor weather and wind conditions. Fire restrictions may be reinstated if conditions become hot, dry and windy again.

The impacts of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are far reaching both locally and across the province.

Beginning today, 5 Avenue North is closed between 12 Street and 12B Street North while crews complete road maintenance.  

Monday, September 7 is Labour Day. The City of Lethbridge will have service level changes.

Starting Tuesday, September 8, there will be further traffic impacts on Columbia Boulevard West.

Effective immediately, the outside westbound lane at the west end of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge is closed.

The closure is a precautionary measure following Wednesday’s early morning fire under the bridge.

The on-ramp from southbound Mayor Magrath Drive North onto westbound Crowsnest Trail is closed so water crews can perform manhole repairs.

Traffic light maintenance is underway at a busy south Lethbridge intersection.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to an early-morning fire at the Whoop-Up Drive Bridge at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2.