Lethbridge and Area Information

Lethbridge Climate

Located in southern Alberta, Lethbridge has a rather dry, fairly continental type climate, though temperature extremes are not as great as for some points further east. Precipitation totals only about 350-400mm per year, with most of the winter precipitation falling as snow. Snow covers the ground much of the winter, but it is not usually very deep, and at times the ground is bare. Early summer is the wettest time, with over 60mm of rainfall the average for June. Winter temperatures are cold with daytime highs averaging near freezing and nighttime lows about -10 – -15C. On rare occasions, -40C has been observed. Chinook winds can bring rapid warming in winter and some days can have highs approaching +20C. Summer is mostly mild, with lows around 10 and highs in the 20’s, with a few hot days over 35C.

The Lethbridge Wind Gauge (Located at the Chinook Country Tourist building)

Did you know – the City of Lethbridge has over 100 parks and natural areas boasting fun playgrounds, beautiful ponds, over 142 kilometers of walking trails and enjoyment for everyone!

Did you know – Despite how it feels when you go outside, Lethbridge is Not the windiest city in Canada. According to Environment Canada, Lethbridge is the second windiest, beat out by St. John’s, NL.

Here’s some great links to our local area:

Lethbridge Information
City of Lethbridge	Chinook Country Tourist Association
Lethbridge Economic Development	Choose Lethbridge
City of Lethbridge Interactive Map	Galt Museum and Archive
Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce	Agriculture Canada – Lethbridge Research Stn
Helen Schuler Nature Centre	Alberta Agriculture Research Station
High Level Railway Bridge – Wikipedia	Fort Whoop Up – National Historic Site
Lethbridge County Airport	Telus Phone Book

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Maps of Lethbridge
Lethbridge in Google Maps	Lethbridge Neighbourhood Maps
Lethbridge Pathways and Trails

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Emergency Services & Agencies
Lethbridge Regional Police	RCMP – Alberta Detachments
Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services	Chinook Regional Health & Hospital
Lethbridge Family Services	Lethbridge Neighbourhood Watch
Southern Alberta Crimestoppers	Hospitals and Health Facilities South Alberta
Alberta Health Services

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Schools and Education
University of Lethbridge	Lethbridge College
Lethbridge School District 51 – Public	Holy Spirit Separate Regional School Div #4
Lethbridge Montessori School	Sylvan Learning
Training Inc.Vocational School	5th on 5th Youth Services
Palliser Regional Schools	Alberta Advanced Education
Immanuel Christian Schools	Spanish Montessori Learning Center
École La Vérendrye

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Local Media
Global TV – Lethbridge	Shaw TV – Lethbridge
94.1 The Lounge FM	Rock 106 FM
Country 95 FM	107.7 The River FM
B 93 FM	CKXU- U of L Radio Station
98.1 The Bridge	Lethbridge Herald Newspaper
Lethbridge Living Magazine

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Local Features and Information
Much Menus – Lethbridge Menus	Lethbridge in Wikipedia
Lethbridge Link – Movies, News and More	South AB Community Links

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Noteworthy Lethbridge & Area Agencies
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization	Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge
Nordbridge Senior Citizens Association	Big Brothers and Big Sisters – Lethbridge
YWCA – Lethbridge	YMCA – Lethbridge
Park Place Mall	Exhibition Park
Lethbridge Soccer Centre	Southern Alberta Art Gallery
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden	County of Lethbridge
Lethbridge County Airport	Lethbridge Aero Data
Lethbridge Community Network	Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership
Canadian Relocation Systems -Lethbridge	Lethbridge BMX Association
Lethbridge Community Futures	Lethbridge Churches
Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL Hockey
Lethbridge Sport Flyers

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Lethbridge and Area Weather Watchers

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