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 Town of Coaldale ordered to fix incorrect wildlife signage

Town of Coaldale ordered to fix incorrect wildlife signage

Micah Quinn August 3, 2021

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 Read More

 Foxtail weeds raise concerns from locals

Foxtail weeds raise concerns from locals

Micah Quinn July 30, 2021

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 Read More

 Council reinvests $100,000 into city parks for remainder of 2021

Council reinvests $100,000 into city parks for remainder of 2021

Bridge City News July 28, 2021

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 Read More

 Taber corn stands now open in southern Alberta

Taber corn stands now open in southern Alberta

Bridge City News July 27, 2021

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 Read More

 Yellow Fish Road reminding people of water entering city’s storm sewer

Yellow Fish Road reminding people of water entering city’s storm

Bridge City News July 27, 2021

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 Read More

 Irrigation expansion project set to begin in southern Alberta

Irrigation expansion project set to begin in southern Alberta

Bridge City News July 8, 2021

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 Read More

 Extreme heat having a negative impact on some crops in southern Alberta

Extreme heat having a negative impact on some crops in

Bridge City News July 6, 2021

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 Read More

 U of L launches Agri-food Summer Series, brining research and agriculture together

U of L launches Agri-food Summer Series, brining research and

Bridge City News June 29, 2021

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 Read More

 New service level changes in effect for Lethbridge parks

New service level changes in effect for Lethbridge parks

Bridge City News June 23, 2021

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 Read More

 Taber Police rescue raccoon from unusual place

Taber Police rescue raccoon from unusual place

Bridge City News June 22, 2021

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’Read More

 Grassy Mountain Coal project application denied, reactions from both sides

Grassy Mountain Coal project application denied, reactions from both sides

Bridge City News June 18, 2021

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 Read More

 Lethbridge competition set to bring awareness to agriculture in southern Alberta

Lethbridge competition set to bring awareness to agriculture in southern

Bridge City News June 16, 2021

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 Read More

 What to do if you see a dog in a hot car

What to do if you see a dog in a

Naveen Day June 14, 2021

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 Read More

 Helen Schuler Nature Centre reopens with two new exhibits

Helen Schuler Nature Centre reopens with two new exhibits

Bridge City News June 11, 2021

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 Read More

 Goats welcomed back to Lethbridge to graze weeds

Goats welcomed back to Lethbridge to graze weeds

Micah Quinn June 11, 2021

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 Read More

 Staying safe while floating down the Oldman River

Staying safe while floating down the Oldman River

Bridge City News June 9, 2021

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 Read More

 Rattlesnake safety while exploring the coulees this summer

Rattlesnake safety while exploring the coulees this summer

Bridge City News June 9, 2021

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 Read More

 Keeping Lethbridge Dutch Elm-free

Keeping Lethbridge Dutch Elm-free

Naveen Day June 8, 2021

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, Read More

 Nikka Yuko opens for summer season, family activities planned

Nikka Yuko opens for summer season, family activities planned

Bridge City News June 7, 2021

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.  Read More

 Call for artwork to be displayed in Community Art Gallery

Call for artwork to be displayed in Community Art Gallery

Bridge City News June 4, 2021

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 Read More

 City of Lethbridge talks heatstroke prevention tips

City of Lethbridge talks heatstroke prevention tips

Micah Quinn June 3, 2021

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, Read More

 Coaldale resident angry about plans for new recreation centre and high school site

Coaldale resident angry about plans for new recreation centre and

Bridge City News June 3, 2021

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.&Read More

 City introduces organic waste bins

City introduces organic waste bins

Naveen Day June 3, 2021

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 Read More

 Woman bit by tick talks lyme disease

Woman bit by tick talks lyme disease

Micah Quinn May 26, 2021

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 Read More

 LC receives funds for sugar beet research

LC receives funds for sugar beet research

Micah Quinn May 21, 2021

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 Read More

 Alberta Birds of Prey Centre soars into new season

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre soars into new season

Micah Quinn May 18, 2021

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 Read More

 COVID numbers soar as town remembers anniversary of wildfires

COVID numbers soar as town remembers anniversary of wildfires

Jeannette Rocher May 1, 2021

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 Read More

 Making the coulees a better place for Coulee Cleanup

Making the coulees a better place for Coulee Cleanup

Micah Quinn April 30, 2021

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 Read More

 Conservation of insects discussed at SACPA

Conservation of insects discussed at SACPA

Micah Quinn March 11, 2021

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 Read More

 BCN series 3 of 3 – Grassy Mountain – Environmental Stewardship

BCN series 3 of 3 – Grassy Mountain – Environmental

Bridge City News February 19, 2021

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 Read More

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