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Lethbridge City Council approved a new 2.5-year agreement with Alberta Health Services (AHS) to deliver emergency medical services (EMS) through Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES). This agreement replaces the contract between the two parties that was set to expire March 31, 2024 and provides an option for a 2.5-year extension bringing the total contract length to 5 years.  

Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to have the Mayor’s Office again declare April 7 as Green Shirt Day. Mayor Hyggen says he wants to keep bringing this item to Council annually, rather than as a one-time declaration, to continually highlight Logan’s impact.

To prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease (DED) a province-wide pruning ban for all species of elm trees is in effect from April 1 to September 30, 2024. Pruning elm trees during this time exposes wounds that could provide entry sites for Elm Bark Beetles, a carrier of the DED fungus.

Efficiently watering trees ensures the urban forest will continue to thrive. This is especially important during periods of drought.

The City of Lethbridge is proud to be taking proactive steps to protect community safety by introducing Lethbridge’s first STOP THE BLEED® kit at the ENMAX Centre.

The City of Lethbridge thanks all residents for their patience and understanding as crews worked around the clock over the last several days to keep the City moving through this significant spring snow storm.

The City of Lethbridge has declared snow routes to be active by 4 pm tomorrow, March 23, 2024 and parking restrictions come into effect. 

Due to significant snow accumulation and forecast predictions, special measures are being taken to ensure our main roadways are in reasonable winter driving conditions. Residents of snow routes and other motorists may be impacted by: additional equipment on the roads Saturday night and windrows expected Sunday morning. 

The City of Lethbridge is joining municipalities worldwide in recognizing World Water Day. Beginning in 1993, the day is held on March 22 every year and focuses on the importance of freshwater. In an effort to highlight the importance of this resource, the City is updating residents on current water initiatives.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire in a backyard at the 1200 block of 8 Avenue South at 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024.  

Earth Day is on the horizon! The City of Lethbridge is gearing up to celebrate and advocate for the environment. Please join us for a day of education and action Saturday, April 20 at Legacy Park with a range of activities planned for all ages.