Lethbridge, AB
City in Alberta
Canada
Lethbridge, AB generates interest in organic waste collection with Curbside Enthusiasm Contest
Lethbridge began weekly organic waste pickups for 33,000 households in May 2023. The city seeks participation in the program through the month-long contest. Weekly challenges are posted to the city's website and Facebook page. Participants submit photos of completed challenges and their utility ID numbers through the 311 Chat tool. There are weekly sustainable prize drawings and a random drawing for 10 CA$500 gift cards to local businesses for those completing all weekly challenges.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB approves Digital Customer Experience Program for future-proof IT infrastructure
Lethbridge officials approved the DiCE Program in part because the city's website won't be supported after 2023. An 18-month development process will yield a website with increased functionality shaped by community feedback. Improved e-commerce tools within this website broaden bill and fee payment options. The DiCE Program includes an engagement platform that hosts project proposals, surveys, and community forums.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB continues realignment of public transit with its Transit On Demand pilot
City officials approved a 12-month trial of on-demand public transit in areas east of the Oldman River. Commuters will hail rides from transit vehicles within the service area using an online request system. Transit On Demand will operate Monday to Saturday from 7:00 pm to midnight once the system is implemented. Lethbridge combines the on-demand pilot with realigned fixed routes to maximize ridership opportunities.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB introduces public electric vehicle chargers as part of Peaks to Prairies initiative
The city started its EV charging network with two fast chargers at Alberta Health Services. Four Level 2 chargers were added to the ATB Centre parking lot to serve additional drivers. EV drivers use the Flo app to access the chargers at a rate of $2 CAD per hour. Lethbridge is a leading member of Peaks to Prairies, a partnership among Southern Alberta cities to extend the reach of EV charging infrastructure.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB conducts a summer pilot to reduce brush fires through goat grazing
The pilot aims to limit wildfires in undeveloped areas of Lethbridge. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services deployed goats twice during the summer. Goats grazed on weeds identified by provincial officials as likely causes for past fires. City officials selected Alexander Wilderness Park and Indian Battle Park because of their proximity to neighborhoods. A successful pilot could lead to targeted grazing in other parks in subsequent seasons.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB develops rooftop solar projects at recreational facilities to meet emission goals
City officials approved a 31-kilowatt system for the ATB Centre. This system produces 38,400 kilowatt hours per year to power the recreation facility. The changing rooms at Lethbridge Sports Park use zero-emission energy from a 2 KW system. Lethbridge reports 2,532 KWh of annual output for this smaller project. City council members are pursuing similar projects to meet a 40% public emissions goal by 2040.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada
Lethbridge, AB introduces a Ride by Reservation transit system to help commuters during COVID-19
The system was created in April 2020 to facilitate distanced transit for essential trips. Commuters requested one-time or weekly trips by phone and took buses to service providers. Each bus was limited to 14 passengers in compliance with distancing requirements. Lethbridge Transit later added an online reservation system that allowed trip reservations up to an hour ahead of bus arrival. Transit riders used the online system for bus tracking and making last-minute cancellations.
Lethbridge, AB
Canada