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Starting Monday, August 21, the traffic signals will be temporarily removed at 4 Avenue and 7 Street South and the intersection will temporarily be converted to an all-way stop to facilitate construction. 

Two westbound lanes of traffic will be closed on Whoop Up Drive on Sunday, August 20 to allow crews to complete guardrail maintenance.

Alberta Health has elevated the current Heat Warning to an Expanded Heat Warning for the city of Lethbridge. This elevated warning is now active due to special air quality statements because of the wildfire smoke.

With Whoop-Up Days back in Lethbridge next week and hockey season right around the corner, we are now in the summer homestretch. And it is sincerely one of my favourite times of the year.

With extended dry, hot weather and several southern Alberta water basins experiencing shortages, the City of Lethbridge is asking everyone to do their part in conserving water. Voluntary action now will help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

Bridge maintenance work will continue this week with work beginning on Scenic Drive over 5 Avenue North bridge starting on Friday, August 18.

There is a new group of nature enthusiasts enjoying the more than 260 kms of beautiful trails and pathways in our city thanks to a unique partnership.

Transportation Operations will be continuing bridge maintenance on Whoop-Up Drive overnight on Wednesday, August 16, and Thursday, August 17.

The Partners for Climate Protection network is a Canada-wide organization encompassing more than 500 municipalities and representing 70 per cent of Canada's population. The purpose of the organization is to take action against climate change through greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions.