News Releases

Curbing residential cart contamination with AI

The City’s Waste & Environment department has launched a pilot program using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to keep residential waste streams cleaner and increase cost savings.

Operational changes at Exhibition to increase sustainability

In their July report to Economic and Finance Standing Policy Committee, Lethbridge & District Exhibition (LDE) highlighted important changes made during the last month to improve the quality of service and economic sustainability at the Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre.

Council approves pilot program to improve resident accessibility for winter and maintain cost-savings

With a week of plus 30-degree temperatures, snow and ice may be the last thing on people’s minds. But, City Council has approved a new pilot program for the upcoming winter season.

Outreach team to provide further supports in community

Through a new innovative partnership between Community Social Development (CSD), Lethbridge Police Service and the Watch Program, a new approach to outreach will provide enhanced services for the vulnerable population as well as the community at large.

City Council approves Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan

City Council took proactive steps to mitigate the costs and risks associated with extreme weather for the community for years to come today.

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services celebrates graduation of new Firefighter Paramedics

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) proudly announces the graduation of seven new Firefighter Paramedics, a key milestone in their careers. The graduation ceremony took place on July 3, 2024, at Fire Station #4 in North Lethbridge.

Whoop up drive bridge north facing view from down-river

Bridge rehabilitation work on Whoop-Up Drive

Starting Tuesday, July 2, and estimated to last until Labour Day weekend in September, weather permitting, bridge rehabilitation work will take place on the westbound portion of the Whoop-Up Drive bridge.

During this project

Two lanes will remain open for westbound traffic. Signage and controls will be in place to direct traffic around the single lane closures.
Speeds will be lowered to 60 km/h in each work area.
The aim is to complete the necessary work while traffic volumes are lower in July and August, weather permitting.
The project is available on the City’s WebMap for further information and updates.
Digital signage on Whoop-Up Drive will be in place to alert commuters to the project start date and other traffic control changes over the summer.

Transit transformation

Today, Lethbridge City Council received information on changes happening within Lethbridge Transit that are showing positive outcomes to ridership and revenues. With the highest ridership numbers in the history of the service and a $1.3 million improvement in financial performance from 2022-2023, the department is building momentum for continued growth and enhancements.

Council approves funding request for Galbraith gymnasium

When the modernization of a northside elementary school is complete, city residents will have expanded community use opportunities thanks to a funding commitment from the City of Lethbridge. Lethbridge City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a capital investment of $1.2 million for Lethbridge School Division to upsize the gymnasium at the soon-to-be modernized Galbraith School.

City prepares for a Run to Remember

The Parks & Cemeteries team is delighted to announce the inaugural “Run to Remember”.” Taking place on September 29, 2024, the event is a community-oriented fun run or walk. It commemorates and honours the memories of loved ones and celebrates life.

Search Lethbridge.ca

During this project

I Want To...