Lethbridge Minute: Traffic Camera, Weld Shop, and an Emergency Medical Team

Lethbridge Minute: Traffic Camera, Weld Shop, and an Emergency Medical Team

 

Lethbridge Minute - Your weekly one-minute summary of Lethbridge politics

 

This Week In Lethbridge:

  • A meeting of the Assets and Infrastructure Standing Policy Committee, originally scheduled for Thursday, is cancelled.

  • The Lethbridge Police Service is introducing a Vulnerable Person Registry to assist individuals who may need extra support in emergencies. The voluntary and free registry allows residents, workers, and students in Lethbridge to share key details like medical conditions, communication preferences, and emergency contacts with police. Officers can use this information to respond more effectively while maintaining dignity and respect.

  • Speaking of the Lethbridge Police Service - their tactical team will now have paramedics embedded in high-risk operations through a new Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) program. This partnership between Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services and LPS includes seven advanced-care paramedics trained to provide immediate medical aid during incidents like hostage situations or active threats. Officials say the initiative addresses a growing number of violent incidents and aims to improve safety for both first responders and the public. The TEMS concept, first developed in Los Angeles in 1971, has since been adopted across North America.

 


 

Last Week In Lethbridge:

  • The Alberta government has appointed Dr. Sayeh Zielke, a Lethbridge cardiologist, to lead a committee overseeing the creation of Assisted Living Alberta (ALA), a new agency aimed at improving continuing care across the province. The agency, set to launch on April 1st, 2025, will offer a comprehensive system of services, including medical care, home care, and social services. Zielke, along with two other Lethbridge residents, will guide the establishment of ALA, which aims to address the growing demand for continuing care services due to Alberta's aging population. The initiative comes as part of a broader effort to refocus health care and create more efficient, integrated services for vulnerable populations.

  • Lethbridge has introduced a new traffic camera overlooking Highway 3 through the river valley, providing drivers with real-time road conditions. The camera captures images of both westbound and eastbound traffic at the bridge, updating every two minutes. This addition follows the installation of four cameras on Whoop-Up Drive last summer.

  • Winston Churchill High School announced that a new Weld Shop Building will open in September 2025. The state-of-the-art facility is a collaboration with local organizations, including Southland Trailers, and will provide students with hands-on experience in welding. It features seven welding booths and areas for grinding and cutting. Colton Garner, an experienced welding teacher, will lead the program, which aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness.

 

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  • Common Sense Lethbridge
    published this page in News 2025-02-01 21:36:43 -0700