This year’s dry conditions have been difficult in terms of crop yields for many southern Alberta farmers. David Bishop Director of Alberta Grains says crop yields are very low. He says they are about Read More
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Calgary recently issued a water restriction on its residents due to drought conditions and low water in its rivers, and now the city of Lethbridge is following suit. City officials are asking residents to conserve Read More
We are now into the third month of the city’s Encampment Strategy and officials say the latest stats show since June 19th, there have been 384 calls made to the city relating to encampment issues Read More
The Crowsnest Pass and areas near Banff National Park haven’t seen a lot of moisture lately and this has created very dry conditions. With little to no humidity in the area, Alberta Wildfire has Read More
Many regions around the southern prairies experienced one of the hottest days so far this year. For some it would have been record breaking heat. Places like Mankato and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan saw temperatures above 36 Read More
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Fire ban in effect for River Valley, city implements Level
With the current forecasted high temperatures in our city, there is now a fire ban in effect for the River Valley. Fire officials implemented the ban primarily because of the low humidity, gusting winds, and Read More
Cypress County has become the latest region to declare an agricultural state of disaster. The county joins Vulcan, Stettler, Foothills and Paintearth as the latest casualties. Lisa Sulz, the agricultural supervisor with Cypress County say Read More
Lethbridge’s Pollinator Café project has now expanded with new planters located throughout our city. Students from the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business and Environment Lethbridge are partnering for the project. Kathleen Read More
Here in southwestern Alberta, officials at Lethbridge County say they still remain on alert for any grassfires although our region has seen some rain in the past week. Officials with the county say a grassfire Read More
Vulcan County has declared an agriculture disaster after experiencing very hot and dry conditions which has affected crops for farmers. An official with the county says the hot weather Southern Alberta experienced at the end Read More
With the recent heat warning in our city comes the potential of more of those pesky grasshoppers invading our fields and yards. That’s according to Dan Johnson, a professor in the department of Geography Read More
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Extreme Temperature Response Protocol activated by city following heat warning
Environment Canada issued a heat warning for much of Southwestern Alberta. The city of Lethbridge is now moving ahead with their Extreme Temperature Response Protocol. Officials say when heat waves kick in, the risk for Read More
Around 200 goats are back target grazing in some of the city parks for another year. For five years now, the animals have been used to help control invasive weeds in the river valley. Since the Read More
With these active fires still burning in the province, an information officer with Alberta Wildfire says they are continuing their efforts to put these blazes out which includes the help of crews from other jurisdictions. Read More
Lethbridge City Council was recently buzzing with excitement as they officially voted Lethbridge to become a Bee City to raise awareness on the importance of pollinators. It’s also Pollinator Week and little critters like Read More
The 130-year-old McIntyre Ranch located just south of Lethbridge has entered into an historic partnership with two conservation groups. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada have joined forces to help ensure the Read More
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Hiking trails re-open in Waterton Lakes days after massive rainstorm
If you were planning to do some hiking at Waterton Lakes National Park, you’ll have to rethink those plans. A recent rainstorm caused damage to some of the hiking trails and other areas of Read More
Back home here in Western Canada, wildfires and air quality aren’t the only causes for concern. Temperatures in our region are expected to climb again Tuesday and this could cause the heat grid to Read More
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Lethbridge kicks off Environment Week with new survey
Environment Week in Lethbridge has kicked off and the city is inviting locals to take part in their Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan Survey. The survey will help officials figure out how they can Read More
Melissa Story with Alberta Wildfire says new fires began over the weekend. She says there are 22 active fires that are under control and 19 that are being held. Story explains what a contained wildfire looks like. “Read More
Areas in both central and western Alberta received some much-needed rain as firefighters continue to battle wildfires. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada the moisture is now making its way into Saskatchewan but the Read More
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Birds of Prey Nature Centre holds pre-season special event
When you come to the Birds of Prey Nature Centre, you expect to see eagles, and owls. But three-week-old owlets are a special treat. The babies were recently hatched so the Centre threw open its Read More
The Lethbridge Salvation Army is currently on stand-by to aid with wildfire relief. The team did some emergency exercises with Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge & Area Search and Rescue over the weekend to prepare. Read More
The University of Lethbridge is partnering with the Helen Schuler Nature Centre for their second annual 3-part immersive series on coulee plant identification. The course is an opportunity for people to learn more about some Read More
Fire officials with Lethbridge County are putting out a reminder to be cautious when burning fires as our strong winds can cause massive grassfires. We are also inching closer to those hot summer months and Read More
The spectacular Northern Lights were shining brightly in Lethbridge on Sunday evening. They are also known as the Aurora Borealis. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with staff from the Lethbridge Astronomy Society about the beautiful Read More
Canadian Wheat Growers Association, a farm advocacy group, say they are concerned with the potential long haul of the P-SAC strike. Employees with the Canadian Grain Commission are on strike, and this means there are Read More
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Waterton Lakes National Park reminding visitors of wildlife during camping
Camping season is officially underway in Waterton Lakes National Park. The townsite campground offers 246 spots for people to reserve. Officials with the park also say that there is a lot of wildlife in the area Read More
Golf season is officially underway in Lethbridge. Staff at Henderson Lake Golf Course say members are excited to finally be back out on the green and tee-up for what’s expected to be an exciting Read More
Phase 1 of the Horsefly Regional Emergency Spillway project is officially underway. The initiative, once completed, will address flooding concerns following mass flooding Southern Alberta received back in 2010 and 2011. Reeve for the Municipal District of Taber, Read More
