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The City of Lethbridge is activating snow routes as of 10 a.m., Saturday, November 29.

Unregulated electric dirt bikes are colliding with community safety and carving up Lethbridge’s River Valley.

In recent months, police have noticed more electric dirt bikes (e-dirt bikes) being used on trails in the River Valley and on city streets.

Starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, November 25, all three lanes of westbound Whoop-Up Drive will re-open for the first time since early August.

With the drop in temperatures and snow arriving today, residents are encouraged to adjust their driving habits to the winter conditions. To help keep Lethbridge moving during winter months, the City of Lethbridge’s Transportation Operations plows and sands roads regularly on a priority system. 

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to two unrelated fires this past weekend. 

As Canada marked National Housing Day this past weekend, Lethbridge received high praise for its local housing efforts. The recognition follows Lethbridge’s 2024 Housing Needs Assessment (HNA).

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire in the 1600 block of 21 Street South at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Friday, November 21. 

I am so very pleased to be back writing my monthly column. And that is thanks to the wonderful residents of Lethbridge who, through the 2025 Municipal Election in October, gave me the opportunity to serve for another four years as your Mayor. 

Have a great idea for an event or program to boost vibrancy in the Downtown? The 2026 Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant program is now open for applications, with $120,000 in funding available for successful applicants.

Starting at 9 a.m. Thursday, November 20, the south lane of westbound Whoop-Up Drive will start taking traffic while continuing repairs will temporarily close the middle westbound lane. This is the latest stage of the major repairs – which remain on schedule – under the Whoop-Up Drive bridge.