Service providers in Lethbridge are offering assistance for those needing to get out of the cold weather. (Image: Lethbridge News Now)

By David Opinko

City of Lethbridge offering supports during extreme cold

Nov 7, 2022 | 2:48 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The City of Lethbridge is activating its extreme temperature response plan as the mercury continues to fall.

The plan involves coordination with the city’s community partners to provide shelter and other essential services for those who need it during the period of extreme cold.

As provided by the city in a media release, the following facilities are providing a warm respite from the cold:

• Lethbridge Public Library Main branch
  • Mon. – Tues. 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Wed. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Sun. – 1 – 5 p.m.
• Lethbridge Public Library Crossings Branch
  • Mon. – Wed. – 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Thurs. & Fri. – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Sat. – 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Sun. – 1 – 5 p.m.
• Regional Park n’ Ride Transit terminal
  • Mon. – Fri. – 5:45 a.m. – midnight
  • Sat. – 7 a.m. – midnight
  • Sun. – 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Other daytime community supports are being offered by the following agencies:

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• Interfaith Foodbank
• Lethbridge Foodbank
• Lethbridge Soup Kitchen
• Streets Alive

A full list of services being provided in Lethbridge during the extreme cold period can be found in the image below:

Services provided in Lethbridge under the Extreme Temperature Response Plan. (Image: City of Lethbridge)

Environment Canada is forecasting a low of -25 overnight in Lethbridge on Monday, November 7, 2022, with a wind chill of -32.

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