The debate around open pit coal mining in the Rocky Mountains was re-ignited at a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Monday. The CEO of Australian company Northback Holdings, Mike Young, held direct talks with Read More
Winter can be pretty tough on vehicles in Canada, and sometimes we lag a bit behind in properly preparing our vehicles to deal with the weather conditions. The result can be simply inconvenient … other times Read More
Two people have been arrested at an ostrich farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expected to begin culling ostriches after some of the flock was infected with avian flu. RCMP moved into an Read More
You’ve probably heard at least bits and pieces about the controversy surrounding Universal Ostrich Farm, located in Edgewood, British Columbia – where some 400 Ostriches are under a cull order from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Read More
A team of researchers at the Lethbridge Polytechnic have recently been finding new ways to conserve energy for greenhouse operations by using light optimization. The project compares industrial LEDs, horticultural LEDs and high-pressure sodium lights Read More
Convertus Group, one of the largest organic waste processing companies in all of North America, has acquired the AIM Group of Companies, taking over their operations of a vast number of facilities across Canada. The Read More
The City of Lethbridge says due to multiple factors such as age, disease and climate, many of the weeping birch trees planted 50 to 60 years ago are showing signs of decline. They estimate there are 750 weeping Read More
The City of Lethbridge is bringing in goats for a seventh year – to eat up any regrowth and tackle any weeds. 205 goats will alternate their clean-up efforts in Indian Battle, Alexander Wilderness and Pavan Parks Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith headlined a town hall in Fort MacLeod that became the center of controversy around the ongoing issue of coal mining developments on the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Smith and Read More
The wildfire, which remains out of control north of Swan Hills, has forced the mandatory evacuation order to remain in place in the region, putting authorities and rescue teams on high alert. Firefighters from the Read More
As fires burned across Manitoba, the provincial government was prompted to close some provincial parks including Nopiming Provincial Park, northeast of Lac du Bonnet. Where the park’s “welcome” sign was completely consumed by flames. Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The regulator says it determined approving the project is in the public interest and it won’t Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator has concluded their hearings on the grassy Mountain Coal Mining Project and will have until June to make a decision on Northback Holding’s project proposal.Read More
Southern Alberta is under an extreme cold warning. The LOW temperatures that were reached in Lethbridge will continue tonight but will drastically increase throughout the week. Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator has concluded a three-day hearing in which they will determine if the Grassy Mountain coal mining project will go ahead. The proposal has faced immense backlash for its environmental risks, some Read More
Environment and Climate Change Canada is requiring the trucking industry to cut down on its sales of heavy-duty trucks with a manual transmission down to 10% in order to cut emissions.Read More
Residents of the Crowsnest Pass municipality overwhelmingly voted yes to support the Grassy Mountain coal mining project at 71.7%. The municipality will now support efforts to promote the project on behalf of the residents.Read More
To enhance response to major events like wildfires and flooding a partnership agreement was signed in Southern Alberta. Lethbridge County, the towns of Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and Village of Barons are part of this Read More
The City of Lethbridge has issued a warning for those using Henderson Lake. Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, has been identified in the lake and visitors are warned to avoid all contact with Read More
A few thousand people across the province came together this past Saturday to voice their frustrations with our current provincial government. It was a movement called “Enough is Enough UCP” and it was organized by Read More
We often hear of wildlife sightings in Lethbridge including deer and coyotes. Seeing a cougar, however, is a rare sight. The Lethbridge office of Fish and Wildlife received two reports over the Victoria Day weekend Read More
The City’s new cycling lanes will remain in place in Lethbridge, and construction plans will resume on the 7 Street south portion of the lanes from 4 Ave south to 7 ave south. There has been much Read More
As the province announced watersharing agreements, more Albertans are preparing for a potential drought this summer. You can include former Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman who lives in the Beaver Mines area of Pincher Creek. He Read More
Within the framework of celebrating Earth Day on Monday, officials with the city of Lethbridge say there will be a change to organic waste collections here in the city. It will now be collected each Read More
There is an ongoing debate over how to deal with greenhouse gas emissions. Many believe climate change a very real and present danger to the world, and it’s necessary to spend billions – even trillions Read More
If you are thinking about bringing along your canoe, kayak, paddle board or windsurf board to Waterton Lakes National Park this summer…don’t. The folks with Parks Canada say due to the threat of Read More
Avalanche Canada has extended a special avalanche warning until the end of day Thursday, March 7th due to more significant snowfall on top of the snowpack layer that’s been a cause for concern. Avalanche Read More
Officials say that once spring arrives, and trees start to bloom, the risk of frost damage is a lot higher. Colling says to not worry if your trees don’t bloom like they usually do. Read More
Some cooler temperatures are on the horizon for Lethbridge following close to record-high values. Many of our trees are prepared for the cold, but some may need an extra layer. That is according to Grant Read More
The survey will form a plan for both short-term and long-term ways to address water shortages. Svenson says if the ration plan goes in place, you’ll have to start limiting water use. You can Read More
