This is unfortunate, especially since it's finally warming up, but due to wet, muddy & slippery conditions, the RiverStone Dog Park off-leash area will be closed temporarily, effective Tuesday April 10.We'll update you once the rehab/reopening schedule is confirmed. http://www.lethbridge.ca/NewsCentre/Pages/RiverStone-Dog-Park-Temporary-Closure.aspx

Residents may start to see some blue carts on the street starting tomorrow. This marks the start of phase 1 of the City's curbside recycling program involving 900 homes. http://www.lethbridge.ca/NewsCentre/Pages/FirstBlueCarts.aspx

City Hall flags are lowered & a vigil is planned this evening (Apr. 9) from 8-9:30 p.m. to honour victims of the Humboldt bus tragedy. City Hall will again be lit green & gold this evening. http://www.lethbridge.ca/NewsCentre/Pages/Flags-Lowered,-Vigil-Planned-for-Humboldt-Broncos-Tragedy.aspx

Hockey is often the heart of the community and we are heartbroken by the tragedy in Humboldt. Tonight we will light City Hall green to show our love and support for everyone involved. "On behalf of the City of Lethbridge, we would like to express our sincere condolences to families of the Humboldt Broncos players at this very sad and difficult time. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you." - Mayor Spearman.

‪There are no words. We can only send our thoughts and prayers to the Broncos players, coaches, trainers and families and to the entire community of Humboldt. #humboltstrong ‬

We've received reports of residents getting phone calls from people claiming to be census takers. Please be advised that no City of Lethbridge census takers will be calling you. If you have not filled out our census online, census takers will come to your door and will have identification. They will not be asking for your email address and there are no fees attached to collecting census date. For more information on this year's census visit: http://www.lethbridge.ca/City-Government/Census/Pages/default.aspx

We're putting on our best Cane's colours tonight and lighting City Hall blue and red. The first game of round two goes tonight at the Enmax Centre. Sounds like a fun Friday night in #yql. Go Canes Go!

The best men's curling teams are on the ice in Vegas this week. Next year, they will be right here in Lethbridge! Event passes for the 2019 World Men's Curling Championships go on sale this Friday. https://mailchi.mp/a34854205cb9/for-immediate-releaseevent-passes-on-sale-friday-for-2019-world-mens-curling-championship-in-lethbridge-alta?e=5eb333836a

We know it feels like the LONGEST winter ever but remember, ice on lakes and storm ponds is not safe. While most appear to be frozen, the freeze-thaw cycles and run-off make ice thickness very irregular. Be safe and stay clear. http://www.lethbridge.ca/Things-To-Do/Parks/Pages/Lake-Ice-Information.aspx …

We're recognizing National Autism Awareness Day by lighting City Hall blue, red and yellow. This is a day meant to draw awareness to autism and bring inclusion and understanding for those who are affected daily by autism. Chinook Autism Society #CASYQL

Check out Swim for Africa tomorrow at 1pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/176832633114838??ti=ia

The 2018 Census starts on Sunday, April 1st. Watch these easy steps for filling out your census online. It's quick and easy and helps us plan for and fund the needs to our community. • Door hangers and PIN Numbers will be dropped off between Sunday, April 1 and Thursday, April 5. • Use your PIN number to enter your census information at lethbridge.ca/census.