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Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services wants to wish the community a happy and healthy holiday season, but is urging caution when using open flames as lack of precipitation and dry conditions continue in the city.

Today, Lethbridge City Council approved initial steps that would pave a new path forward for Lethbridge & District Exhibition and the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre. In response to a letter of intent received from the Lethbridge & District Exhibition, City Council passed a resolution that will provide emergency interim resourcing to create stability and business continuity and explore a vision for the future.

As part of the work associated with the Building Safer Communities Fund (BSCF) secured in July 2023, the City of Lethbridge and Lethbridge Police Service are seeking input from the community on perceptions of safety.

The Federal BSCF aims to support Municipalities in addressing gun and gang prevalence, particularly among youth and young adults. This includes determining funding allocations for community-led projects and addressing knowledge gaps on the impacts of interventions in gun and gang violence.

Highlights from the December, 12, 2023, Lethbridge City Council meeting.

Partnership, community building and celebration of Blackfoot language and culture are front and centre as the City of Lethbridge is looking to continue the successful OKI sign project.

Details about the Expressions of Interest for orgnaizations who wish to consider having an OKI Sign permanently hosted at their location.

Effective immediately, the westbound lanes 3 Avenue South will be closed between 19 Street South and 20 Street South so crews can complete water main repair.

Two-way traffic will be maintained in the eastbound lanes.

The red front door of Ken Orich’s north Lethbridge home offers a preview of what’s inside: Santas. Many, many Santas.

Ken is a long-time volunteer in Lethbridge. He started his Kris Kringle collection in 1988 with his very own creation.

Late in the day, we received confirmation from the Government of Alberta that they have declined our request to provide $1.04 million in capital funding to support the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.

City Council today received an update on the repurposing review of the Main, North, South and West pavilions as well as Heritage Hall and Safety City buildings located on the Exhibition grounds.