Weekly News Update – July 21, 2025

Environment:

Bumble Bees of Lethbridge Learn about common and rare species of Lethbridge bumble bees in this blog from the Oldman Watershed Council. 

You too can help out with ‘The Great Lethbridge Butt Pick’ The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is asking residents to do their part to help keep cigarette butts out of our natural spaces and waterways. (My Lethbridge Now)

Water Wednesday: The Hidden Water in Your Day Water Wednesday returns with a look at all the ways water exists in our day-to-day lives. (City of Lethbridge)

Economy:

Economic Development Lethbridge reports that Lethbridge’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in June and is still lower than both the provincial and national rates. (LinkedIn)

With fewer than 100 days until the municipal election in October, the City has an update on some of the changes we’ll see this year. Most importantly, you must be on the voter’s list to vote. Check or add your information at Voterlink. (City of Lethbridge)

Community Issues:

Construction of Lethbridge’s first 24-hour childcare centre hoping to fill gap in available child-care space A new 24-hour childcare centre hopes to fill an important gap for Lethbridge parents who need support outside of typical hours. (CTV)

Arts and Culture:
Public art, public voices: engage in the Public Art Master Plan Residents will have multiple opportunities through the summer to give feedback to the new Public Art Master Plan, including through an online survey. (City of Lethbridge)

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