Lethbridge is preparing for more service accessibility after Thursday’s announcement that the province is beginning to reopen after weeks of quarantine.
Among the services reopening next week are four waste and recycling centres, which city officials say should only be for crucial trips. “We know that, probably early in the week, we’re going to see a lot of people using the sites,” waste and recycling services general manager Joel Sanchez said on Friday. “It’s going to be really busy.” Sanchez added that any unlawful gathering or failure to properly distance from others could result in residents being turned away. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] He said the city wants to remind citizens that