A concerned citizen is making his voice heard in Coaldale. Clive Schaupmeyer says the town hasn’t been upfront about signs featuring wildlife and plant species that have false information on them. As Micah Quinn explains, Shaupmeyer wants the signs to be corrected.Read More
A petition has been started to remove foxtail weeds in the City of Lethbridge. The little weeds can cause quite the trouble for canine owners. As Micah Quinn explains, one dog owner says she wanted the city to get rid of the troublesome weeds after her own dog was injured by them.Read More
Recently, the City of Lethbridge has heard numerous concerns about the current aesthetics and up-keep of city parks and open spaces due to the parks budget cut that took place in November 2020. The parks budget was cut by $590,500 annually. Councillor Blaine Hyggen, who brought the motion forward, says he was satisfied to […]Read More
The fresh taste of Taber corn is back for another season. Johnson Fresh Farms began selling cobs in Lethbridge on Monday. The warm, dry temperatures allowed farmers to start harvesting corn early. Currently, they are selling their peaches and cream corn, which is more on the sweet side. James Johnson, co-owner of Johnson Fresh […]Read More
A project that started in 2007 by the City of Lethbridge is making another comeback this summer. The Yellow Fish Road is a project where volunteers hit the city streets to paint yellow fish symbols above storm drains as a reminder to only let rain water enter them. The city’s waste and wastewater outreach […]Read More
Farmers in southern Alberta received some good news on Thursday. The Alberta Government announced the expansion of the Chin Reservoir east of Lethbridge. For farmers and ranchers in southern Alberta, water and irrigation play a vital role in producing quality products. That’s why the Alberta Government, The Canada Infrastructure Bank, the Agriculture and Forestry’s […]Read More
The extreme heat wave in southern Alberta last week has had a negative effect on some crops and vegetables in the region. With the lack of moisture and above seasonal temperatures, some crops have already started to dry up. Crops around southern Alberta are being affected by the extreme heat that took over much […]Read More
With Lethbridge located in the heart of southern Alberta, agriculture plays a major role in our economy. The University of Lethbridge has introduced the Agri-food Summer Series where local producers and researchers will discuss different agricultural topics related to the industry. U of L research associate, Dr. Kim Stanford, will be the first speaker […]Read More
Lethbridge residents may see a few changes when visiting a city park this year compared to last. That’s because the City has to reduce the overall parks budget by $600,000 annually. Parks Manager with the City of Lethbridge, David Ellis, says the 2021 budget reduction is affecting all areas in the parks department. Ellis […]Read More
The Taber Police Services has seen it all, but when officers responded to a call last week, they encountered a pesky situation. A baby raccoon had crawled up inside a truck and was stuck, that’s when the owner of the truck called the Taber Police Service to assist. Community Standards Officer, Todd Boychuk, says […]Read More
Following yesterday’s joint federal-provincial review denying the application for an open-pit coal mine in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, environmental groups are breathing a sigh of relief, however, some members of the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass aren’t feeling the same emotions. The Grassy Mountain coal project located roughly seven kilometers north of Blairmore, Alta. has officially […]Read More
How would you like to spend the weekend traveling around southern Alberta completing different agricultural activities and taking selfies for the chance to win $5000? Well, now is your chance, grab a partner and embark on Visit Lethbridge’s Odyssey 2021 event. A maximum of 110 teams will compete on August 13. Shilpa Stocker, Project […]Read More
As Lethbridge hit record temperatures on Monday afternoon, people are reminded to not leave their pets unattended in hot cars. We spoke with the local authorities to hear what they have to say on the matter. Sadly, animals being left in boiling hot cars still happens every summer, and can easily become fatal for your […]Read More
With yesterday’s relaunch of the “Open for Summer Plan”, Stage 2 included the reopening of entertainment venues, including the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Along with the reopening, two new exhibits will be on display for the community to see. Curtis Goodman, Resource Development Coordinator at Helen Schuler, says they are excited to have people check […]Read More
Close to 200 goats will be making their way around the City of Lethbridge this summer. The herd started eating weeds, and other invasive species in Alexander Wilderness Park, and will then graze their way over to Indian Battle Park later on. As Micah Quinn reports, this is the 3rd year running that the city […]Read More
With the above seasonal temperatures southern Alberta seen last week, the snow in the Rocky Mountains has begun to melt. The increased water is causing the Oldman River to flow at a faster rate than normal, and this could be dangerous for people floating, swimming and kayaking. The Lethbridge Fire Department is reminding residents to plan […]Read More
When getting outside to enjoy the fresh air, be aware of rattlesnakes that call the coulees home. Rattlesnakes are commonly spotted along the west side of the Oldman River. An Ecological Consultant with the City of Lethbridge, says there are three peak times when snakes are most likely to be encountered, with the first peak […]Read More
Last year, Lethbridge saw its first cases ever of Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The disease is spread by a fungus carried by the elm bark beetles from one elm tree to another. Parks Operations Manager, Hiroshi Okubo presented to the Civic Works Standing Policy Committee Meeting Tuesday afternoon. He says he plans to hire two […]Read More
A Lethbridge Tourist Attraction is now open for the summer months. The Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens has opened their doors to the public after postponing the opening for a month due to COVID-19 restrictions. With summer shortly around the corner in southern Alberta, more and more people are looking to get outside and explore the […]Read More
A new program is encouraging young artists to get inspired by nature. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is looking for artists under 18 to showcase their work in the Inspired by Nature Youth Art Exhibition. Art can include anything from drawings, paintings all the way to photography and music. A spokesperson with the Nature Centre […]Read More
With high temperatures in our city comes the potential of heatstroke. The City of Lethbridge is encouraging all of us to stay safe when heading outside. Luke Palmer, the Emergency Preparedness Manager for the city, says there are tips to protect yourself from heat stroke. Palmer says the public should watch out for wind gusts […]Read More
The town of Coaldale began the process of a joint multi-use recreation facility and high school back in October of 2018. Many residents, however, have been frustrated saying they were not properly consulted on the project. The initiative would extend westbound on 16 Avenue, just past the Coaldale Birds of Prey. The area is currently […]Read More
Organics collection is the last step of the Residential Waste Development Strategy. Earlier this week, Lethbridge City Council approved the 10-thousand dollar project as part of the 2021 to 2031 Capital Improvement Plan. Before bins can roll out in the spring of 2023 however, the city has to build a facility, revamp current trucks and […]Read More
May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Ticks burrow their way into the skin of humans and animals causing harm. A lyme disease specialist says she wants to educate the public about ways they can protect themselves from ticks this summer. As Micah Quinn explains, she is speaking from personal experience after being bitten herself.Read More
A new sugar beet research project from Lethbridge College is set to receive a huge financial boost. The initiative will use automation and wireless technology to improve the storage of sugar beets. As Micah Quinn explains, close to a quarter of a million dollars is being awarded for the project.Read More
Residents of southern Alberta are now free to roam around the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre. The foundation reopened for the season on May 15th, and as Micah Quinn explains, when you stop by you can see how hard staff work to not only rescue birds but also rehabilitate them.Read More
A Northern Alberta town declared a state of emergency earlier this week, after COVID numbers soared making it one of highest hit areas of the province. But it coincides as Fort McMurray, is about to commemorate a somber anniversary. Many Canadians will remember back to May 1, 2016, when a wildfire began southwest of Fort […]Read More
Preserving and protecting the river valley of Lethbridge is the main goal for the Coulee Cleanup this year. Residents are being encouraged to head out and clean up garbage and debris from our spectacular coulee area. One local man has been participating in the Coulee Cleanup for a number of years, and he says that […]Read More
Insects and spiders play a huge role in our ecosystems, but experts say a large majority of them are on the decline. Dan Johnson is a University of Lethbridge Professor. He spoke at SACPA recently and talked about the importance of conserving many insects. Johnson says that insects like ladybird beetles are important and don’t […]Read More
Over the last couple of days we have brought you an in depth look at the narratives surrounding the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project. The potential open pit coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass has gathered support from some and scrutiny from others. In Video Journalist Ainsley O’Riley’s final report of a 3-part series, she explores the projects potential environmental impacts.Read More
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