Tags :Environment

Waste Reduction Week: Small actions, big impact

Small actions can have a big impact on our environment. While waste reduction is something people should practice all year round, the City of Lethbridge works continuously on waste management and sustainability efforts. However, it Read More

Weeping Birch Trees in Lethbridge dying

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

Hearings conclude on Grassy Mountain Coal Project

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

Crowsnest Pass residents vote yes to coal mining

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

Crowsnest Pass coal project vote today

The Municipality of Crowsnest Pass is voting today on whether they would support the Grassy Mountain Coal Mining project near the community limits. Residents spoke with BCN on their views on how it would affect Read More

Canadians against diesel & gas vehicle ban

A new poll says most Canadians oppose the federal government’s plan of banning new gas and diesel vehicles by the year 2035. The survey done by Leger says almost 60 per cent of Canadians do not Read More

Lethbridge launches water conservation survey

The city of Lethbridge is wanting you to *sink* your thoughts into their new water conservation survey. Officials are looking for input on how residents both use and conserve their water. Lethbridge Manager of Engineering Read More

Geothermal Energy taking off

Geothermal energy is an industry that is growing in Alberta. It is a heat source derived within the sub-surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carries the geothermal energy to the earth’s surface. Read More

Activities for Environment Week

Environment Week is well underway and Environment Lethbridge has been hosting events honouring the environment. This is the first year for these activities since 2019 due to the pandemic. Thursday will feature an event on local Read More

Carbon footprint reduced by tiny home owner

A southern Alberta man has decided to become a minimalist. Michael Bartz has created his own tiny home to limit his ecological hit to the planet. As Micah Quinn explains, Bartz hopes to inspire others Read More

City introduces organic waste bins

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