Lethbridge

View of Lethbridge, Alberta
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Lethbridge is the fourth largest city in Alberta, Canada, after Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer. Located in southern Alberta, it covers 122.36 sq km (47.24 sq mi) and has a population of 84,000 people (2012 estimate). It terms of area, it is the third largest city in Alberta behind Calgary and Edmonton.

The Lethbridge area was populated by various tribes of First Nations people including the Blackfoot, the Cree and the Nakoda. The history of Lethbridge goes back to the whiskey trading post established by John J. Healy and Alfred B. Hamilton at Fort Hamilton, near the site of the present city. The fort was nicknamed Fort Whoop-Up.

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
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Lethbridge owed its development to the drift mines in the area. In 1896, the city was the largest coal producer in the then Northwest Territories. Coal mining was replaced by oil and gas production after World War I, but by 1957, the mines have all closed.

After a period of economic decline, Lethbridge began to grow again after the Second World War, buoyed by the growth of agriculture. Today it serves as the commercial, distribution and financial center for southern Alberta. It economy has also diversified to include health, education, retail and the hospitality sectors.

Located at 929 m (3,047 ft) above sea level, Lethbridge experiences cooler climate than other places in the Canadian Prairie. The climate is described as semi-arid. July is the warmest month with average high temperatures of 25.5°C (77.9°F). January is the coldest month, when average low temperatures drop to -13.8°C (7.2°F). Annual precipitation stands at 386.3 mm (15.2 in) with June being the wettest month.

Visiting Lethbridge

Lethbridge Airport (YQL) receives flights from Calgary and Edmonton. You can drive from the United States on Interstate 15, continuing on Canadian Highway 4 to reach the city.

Places of Interest in Lethbridge

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