Let me welcome you to the first Mayor’s Column of 2025. To those new to reading this: I write this monthly feature on behalf of Lethbridge City Council to keep people informed on matters of importance in the community, as well as to highlight achievements by members of our community. Amid the challenges we face in Lethbridge, I also really try to use this space to focus on the positive pieces and the good news stories we have in the wonderful city we all call home.
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is proud to announce a new partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) to offer third-party testing of the Firefighter Applicant Physical Test (FAPT). The FAPT is a key requirement for joining LFES. This initiative reduces barriers for prospective applicants by offering more accessible testing options, enhancing the department’s recruitment process.
· To close 0.045 acres (0.018 ha) more or less portion of Road Plan 791 0743 and 4716HB (Lane) Road Right-of-Way
What Does This Mean?
· If the City Council approves the Bylaw 6477. The 0.045 acres (0.018 ha) more or less portion of Road Right-of-Way will be legally closed and consolidated with the property at 234 —22 Street North
The City of Lethbridge is addressing a wastewater pipe leak in the River Valley, located northeast of the University of Lethbridge. There is no danger to public health or impact to City services. The area impacted by the leak is closed and the public is asked to stay outside the posted fencing and tape.
Regular winter pruning of street trees is underway.
Winter is the best time for pruning most trees, when they are dormant and there is a reduced risk of spreading disease. Elm trees have a specific pruning window from October 1 to March 31. All elm wood is disposed of properly to prevent the spread of elm disease.
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a commercial structure fire in the 1800 block of 39 Street North on Wednesday, January 8, at approximately 5:40 p.m.
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Corporate Services is a trusted member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing strategic direction to the division and organization, in support of the City’s corporate strategy, vision and goals. You will be a leader for effective service delivery today and a visionary for transformation and service innovation for tomorrow. As a senior leader, you understand the key to success is grounded in fostering a team environment based on a foundation of respect, care, support, and development.
Want to help keep cultural preservation flowing in Lethbridge's river valley?
Residents are encouraged to participate in the River Valley Heritage Survey, which looks to understand the ways community members use and value existing heritage sites and provide a framework for future heritage management work.
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