While school is out, playgrounds are closed and people are practising physical distancing in Lethbridge, many are still venturing out to city green spaces to enjoy some fresh air during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is prompting the question of whether combining school and playground zones would be beneficial. Ahmed Ali, a city transportation engineering manager, said with Lethbridge’s focus primarily on combating the spread of COVID-19, now is not the time. “Right now, it’s not business as usual,” said Ali. “We have other issues to address.” He said the change would be an investment and require crews to change every sign across the city, but officials are still exploring their options in the long term. “What we are doing right now is looking