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Tomorrow, Thursday, August 29, 2024, motorists are advised to expect temporary lane closures as follows:

• Whoop-Up Drive - single lane closure on westbound outside lane. Guardrail work will take place between 6:00am - 3:00pm.
• Scenic Drive South – moving single lane closure along the northbound lanes. Roadway surveying will occur between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. 

Investigations are underway into two separate residential fires.

“You didn’t have to ask Neil for help. If he saw you needed assistance, he was right there. Often with a smile and encouragement.”

Kind words from Peter Burns, remembering his neighbour Neil Talbot. Peter nominated Neil posthumously, as part of the City’s Mighty Neighbours: Summer Edition program.

The final task of the Whoop-Up Bridge rehabilitation project is ready to proceed.

Crews will be back on the westbound lanes of the bridge tonight, August 20 at 9 p.m.

The 2024 edition of Whoop-Up Days will officially begin with the traditional parade on Tuesday, August 20. Starting at 9 a.m. from Park Place Shopping Centre, the parade will proceed south on 3 Street South, east along 3 Avenue South out of the downtown area, turn north along 13 Street and then east along 9 Avenue North, ending at Galbraith Elementary School.

It’s almost time for Whoop-Up Days! With a direct tie-in to Lethbridge’s biggest festival, I’m happy to announce the return of the Mayor’s Community Barbecue for a third year. It will take place on Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. outside Lethbridge City Hall on 4 Avenue, following the Whoop-Up Days parade.

The City of Lethbridge’s River Valley fire ban remains in effect. The fire ban prohibits wood campfires on City land, campgrounds and private land located within the River Valley.

The City of Lethbridge and the Reconciliation Lethbridge Advisory Committee (RLAC) are thrilled to announce that the Reconciliation Awards are back and are looking for award nominees.

Starting this week, Lethbridge spray parks will have some slight adjustments to open hours of operation.