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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
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City of Lethbridge launches community satisfaction survey
The City of Lethbridge is asking residents for their feedback to help shape and improve city services. The City of Lethbridge is asking residents for their feedback to help shape and improve city services. The city has launched its community satisfaction survey to get insight on different programs and services offered by the municipality. The questionnaire will be done over the phone and online. In the past, the city has done a 20-minute survey every four years focused on the municipal operating budget, but the city says this survey will help administration and different departments better understand what residents like and want improved. 'New to the city is kind of setting these goals in each department, and lots of departments identified that satisfaction survey as the key way to get information from our residents,' said Tara Grindle, City of Lethbridge communications manager. 'So we really want to make sure that we're doing that on a frequent basis, so those departments can be checking those measurements and going, 'Are we meeting it? No, we're not—we need to be doing something different.' 'So it has a lot of impact, actually, on how we're going to run our programs and services.' The city will conduct the phone survey at random over the coming weeks. If you don't receive a call, you can fill out the survey at until Aug. 15.
CTV News
12-07-2025
- General
- CTV News
Nominations open for Lethbridge Mighty Neighbours
Lethbridge is accepting nominations for Mighty Neighbours throughout the summer. The City of Lethbridge is looking for a few good mighty neighbours. Nominations are now being accepted by the city identifying the 'unsung heroes among us – the neighbours whose small but mighty actions help make our neighborhoods friendlier, safer and more welcoming for everyone,' according to the city's website. It's the sequel to a program that started in 2024 and produced a lot of responses. 'After a successful launch in 2024, we continued the program through the summer and again this past winter,' said Lethbridge transportation communications strategist Heather Gowland, in a media release. 'We saw firsthand how much people appreciate their neighbours, so we knew we had to keep it going another year.' The summer 2025 campaign is spotlighting everyday activities that make a big difference: picking up litter, cleaning out local gutters, and being a responsible pet owner. 'Summer tends to bring out the best in community spirit,' said Lethbridge parks community coordinator Ashley Walker. 'It's the perfect time to highlight the small acts of kindness that help our neighbourhoods thrive.' To nominate a Mighty Neighbour from now through the end of September, go here. Each month a nomination will be randomly chosen, giving the nominator a chance to share their story with local news and on city social media. The nominator will also receive a small gift of recognition to share with their nominee. 'We look forward to hearing about the everyday heroes who make their neighbourhoods mighty good places to live-one good deed at a time,' said Walker.
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Street Wheelers in Lethbridge force large road closure
There will be multiple street closures in Lethbridge due to Street Machine Weekend. With the return of the controlled cruise to Street Machine Weekend, there is a large road closure to take note of Friday night. The majority of Third Avenue South, from Fifth Street to 20th Street, will be closed. The roads around Galt Gardens will also be closed off to allow those taking part in Street Wheelers to turn around. The roads will close at six and reopen by midnight. Motorists are encouraged by the city to use Scenic Drive South and Mayor Magrath Drive South as alternative routes. 🚗💨 Street wheelers returns! Look out for road closures 🚧 The roar of classic cars returns TONIGHT as the beloved Street Wheelers events roll into town! 🎉 🚧 Expect road closures by 6 pm. Please, drive safe 🫶 #StreetWheelers #LethbridgeEvents #yqlhttps:// — City of Lethbridge (@LethbridgeCity) July 11, 2025 Following Friday's cruise, Street Machine Weekend activities will take place at the Lethbridge and District Exhibition Grounds on Saturday for the 100-foot dash and the Show and Shine at Galt Gardens on Sunday. There will be another set of road closures starting at 6 a.m. Sunday to accommodate the events at Galt Gardens, including Fifth Street South from First Avenue South to Third Avenue South and Third Avenue South from Fifth Street South to Seventh Street South. For information on bus routes impacted by these events, go here.
CTV News
25-06-2025
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Lethbridge brings back Parks and Playground Passport for another summer of fun
The City of Lethbridge is bringing back its Parks and Playground Passport for the summer of 2025, offering a family-friendly scavenger hunt through eight different parks and playgrounds. Passports can be picked up online or at the cashiers at city hall. Once you have visited all eight parks, submit your passport by emailing parksvolunteer@ or by dropping it off at the cashiers at city hall or in the drop box in front of the building. Just in time for the end of the school year, the Parks & Playground Passport is back! 🛝 Grab yours and explore eight great spots around Lethbridge. Fun adventures, fresh air and great prizes await! More 👉 #fortheloveoflethbridge — City of Lethbridge (@LethbridgeCity) June 25, 2025 Submitting your passport makes you eligible to win prizes such as passes for family swimming, skating, Fort Whoop-Up, and the Galt Museum. You could also win a t-shirt from the Helen Schuler Nature Centre or vouchers and swag from the Lethbridge Hurricanes. For more information on Lethbridge parks and playgrounds, go here.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
City of Lethbridge preparing for heavy weekend rain
Officials in Lethbridge are on alert with heavy rain in the forecast for the next few days. Karsen Marczuk reports. With between 50 to 100 mm of rain forecasted to fall in Lethbridge and across southern Alberta, the City of Lethbridge has begun preparing for the heavy amount of precipitation in a short period of time. While the risk of overland flooding near the Oldman River is low, the city will be monitoring river levels closely this weekend. 'The river is running fairly low as of late, so there is lots of room for the water that we may get as rain to come in... and the river levels should rise a little bit depending on where that rain falls,' said Mark Svenson, environment manager with the City of Lethbridge. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Lethbridge on Friday because of the heavy rain and strong winds expected on Friday through Sunday. 'When you get a storm system like this that's going to drop a lot of moisture -- a lot of rain -- and potentially snow in the higher elevations as well, there is a risk of flooding,' said Svenson. Overland flooding of parks and greenspaces, storm ponds and underpasses are possible. The city says if storm pond level rise significantly, it can take up to 48 hours after the rain stops for the level to return to normal, because the excess water is released at a reduced rate to protect the storm infrastructure. While driving, Svenson says if a roadway or underpass is flooded, do not go through large puddles. 'Crews are standing by to unblock storm drains as necessary, and they will be able to respond as required,' he said. The large amount of water can cause damage to homes and businesses. The city says residents should check sump pumps, basements and near the foundation throughout the rainfall. 'Check your gutters, your eavestroughs on your house,' said Svenson. 'Clean those out and make sure they're clear and not plugged, so that the rain that does fall on your house can make its way safely off. Make sure your downspouts are directed away from your house. Ideally, you want them directed about two metres away from your foundation.' While this weather system may pose challenges to infrastructure, it is needed in the region. According to the province, storage of the Oldman Reservoir is below normal at 66 per cent. The St. Mary Reservoir has a normal level of 87 per cent, while the Waterton Reservoir has a current storage of 69 per cent. 'Having a big rainfall like this does come with both pluses and minuses, but I think everyone who has gardens or trees, this is just a great way to get some water deep into the soil that will really help take us through the summer,' said Kathleen Sheppard, executive director of Environment Lethbridge. 'This is a great time, if you got a rain barrel recently, this should do more than enough to fill it up. Make sure that you have mulch in your garden… that will really help hold the moisture in the soil after the rain stops.' While the heavy rain is needed, Svenson says it likely won't solve all the drought problems facing southern Alberta. 'It is possible for us to be in both flood and drought stage at the same time,' he said. Outside of Lethbridge, other municipalities are preparing for the rain. Parks Canada has temporarily closed Akamina Parkway and Red Rock Parkway in Waterton Lakes National Park to vehicle traffic as a precautionary measure. The BC River Forecast Centre has issued a flood watch for the region. In a Facebook post, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) said its flood response unit will be monitoring conditions through the weekend and encourages residents who live in flood-prone areas to take steps to be prepared in the event the region does experience localize flooding. The RDEK has set up self-fill sandbag stations at Fairmont Hot Springs and along Highway 3 in Hosmer.
