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Promoting development and diversification of the local economy continues to be a priority for Lethbridge City Council. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Council voted to approve several Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program (TRIP) applications – which collectively could have a building construction value of $36 million. Tuesday’s approvals were solely for the TRIP funding. Each of these proposed projects will still need to go through the zoning process and Public Hearings before being approved to build.

With the continued community focus and partnership between the Lethbridge Hurricanes and the City of Lethbridge at the forefront, Canada’s top hockey tournament is now closer to being hosted in Lethbridge for the first time. Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted to provide $1.25 million and a letter of support to the Sport Tourism Advisory Committee in their bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup.

Lorien Johansen, Chair of the Heart of Our City Committee, has called for a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 starting at 5:30 P.M., hosted as a virtual meeting through Microsoft Teams, to discuss the following item:

July 25, 2024 Governance Standing Policy Committee Agenda Item 5.1 - Review of Boards, Commissions and Committees.

With the continuation of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge rehabilitation project, crews will be working at night starting Monday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 24. Additionally, starting at 9 a.m. Monday until about 5 p.m. Tuesday, 28 Street South will be closed at Highway 3 (Crowsnest Trail) for water-related work.

Protect your pets from this dangerous grass.

July is already off to a hot start – in temperature form and with all the activities taking place in our community.

Calling all parents who are looking for a safe and cool way to chauffer their kids to their summer adventures! Lethbridge Transit staff will be at the Lethbridge Farmers’ Market this Saturday sharing information and tips for first-time riders, or anyone wanting to learn more about using the public transit system.

Chair of the Agenda Review Committee of the City of Lethbridge, Mayor Hyggen has provided notice that the Governance Standing Policy Committee Meeting scheduled for 1:30 P.M. on July 25, 2024 has been scheduled to begin at 12:30 P.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, City of Lethbridge.

Motorists will encounter single-lane closures on University Drive West tomorrow, July 18, 2024, over the pedestrian tunnel adjacent to the Father Leonard Van Tighem School property. Lane closures will apply to northbound and southbound traffic between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm while road patching is completed. Two-way traffic will be maintained with signage and traffic control measures. 

The City of Lethbridge launches the Mighty Neighbour: Super Summer Edition. This summer, the initiative is set to reignite the community spirit with spotlight focused on those who are cleaning up litter, spark connections with neighbours in a positive way, and continuing to clean up after their pets all year round.

Check out the inspiring characters and nominate your Mighty Neighbour!