Applications are now open for Lethbridge residents to receive rebates for purchasing rain barrels and switching to low-flow toilets at residential properties. The Environmental Incentive Program covers 50% of the cost of barrels and toilets for Read More
Twenty-five years ago, Lethbridge County and the town of Coaldale established a commission that would provide potable water to thousands across the region. Today, Lethbridge County is looking back and calling the Lethbridge Regional Water Read More
Irrigators in southern Alberta are in for some good news, the St Mary River Irrigation District has set their allocation levels for 2026 at 14 inches, six more inches than in 2024. Current reservoir levels in the region Read More
With the end of summer just around the corner, it’s time to look back at southern Alberta’s water story in the last months. What started with alarmingly low snowpacks, and reservoirs turned into Read More
After the Municipal District of Pincher Creek declared an agriculture state of disaster early this summer, the Reeve for the district. says the situation has “turned around quite a bit” for the good as harvest Read More
So far over the summer months, a city-wide water drive has distributed over 36 thousand bottles of water through several outreach programs. Taylor Doyle, of the Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank is urging the community to continue Read More
The City of Lethbridge says Henderson Lake is seeing little algae bloom and cyan-o-bacteria levels this summer thanks in part to weather. Two employees from Lethbridge Polytechnic, Tyler Branson and Jin Kim, monitor the lake’Read More
The St Mary Diversion Dam in Montana has restarted after more than a year since the siphons burst, preventing any substantial water flow from travelling through the Milk River. The siphons diverge water from the Read More
A study from the Alberta government, awaiting peer review – reports that high selenium levels have been discovered in the Crowsnest Lake’s fish population. The province has issued a fish consumption advisory for brown trout, Read More
MLA for Taber-Warner, Grant Hunter, shared the reasoning behind his new role as Associate Minister for Water, which he was sworn into on May 16. He also serves a Chief Government whip.Read More
The latest Alberta Crop Report presents Alberta’s South Zone to show significant progress on seeding. Recent precipitation has additionally improved soil and sub-soil moisture conditions.Read More
Lethbridge will be entering its second year on its Water Conservation Plan and Strategy. A goal which aims to reduce water consumption by 20% until 2030 while precipitation remains below average, and while the Water Treatment Plant Read More
Former Mayor of Lethbridge, Chris Spearman says he is releasing a letter to Premier Danielle Smith demanding clarity of the environmental effects of the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Mining Project.Read More
The Alberta government will provide a 3.8-million-dollar grant to the Alberta Geological Survey to complete a three-year study to map out new locations and the quality of groundwater in Southern Alberta.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
The city of Coaldale begins construction of a potable water reservoir and pumping station. According to Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale, the project is a key priority outlined in the City’s Infrastructure Master Read More
Dealing with the heat can be a challenge for many people … but imagine not having access water or a place cool down. Streets Alive Mission says this is the situation facing the unhoused population and Read More
The Alberta government is giving the town of Coaldale 4.5 million dollars. According to MLA Grant Hunter the funding will be used for a major water infrastructure project. Coaldale Mayor, Jack Van Rijn, says the money Read More
The state of Montana is looking at fixes and alternatives for irrigation days after a major water siphon suffered a catastrophic failure.Read More
Water is an indispensable tool for fighting fire, but as the city works to promote water conservation, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) is doing its part. According to platoon chief Dave Heatherington, LFES has Read More
Christians from all denominations still travel the world planting seeds for Jesus Christ through various missions trips. You will also find believers helping to provide fresh water, food and shelters in areas where so many Read More
The Water Sharing agreement is a proactive measure, also being carried out in Lethbridge. It will combat the drought conditions that we may experience later this summer. Joel Sanchez, Director of Infrastructure and Services, for Read More
Unfortunately, we have not received a lot of moisture so far in southern Alberta. Many of the reservoirs, especially here in SW Alberta, have dried up. We have not received a large snowpack. So how Read More
Ten-thousand water meters across Lethbridge are going to be replaced. City officials say the three-year program will replace outdated meters with better technology. Leanne Lammertsen, Manager of Water and Waste-Water operations, says the upgrades will Read More
Even with the possibility of more potholes, the city is viewing the snow melt as beneficial. Manager of Engineering, Mark Svenson, says the increase of snow helps with the water rationing plan.Read More
The warm weather seems to be sneaking up on Lethbridge following the cold snap last week. The quick snow melt is making for some bumpy rides home. The city’s Director of Infrastructure, Joel Sanchez, 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
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
A dry summer followed by late snowfall has created drought-like conditions and low reservoir levels here in southern Alberta. Joel Sanchez, Lethbridge’s Director of Infrastructure Services says, the City has been working alongside with Read More
There are reports surfacing which say the Biden Administration has given 34 million dollars in confidential aid to various groups in Gaza. Our foreign affairs expert Lisa Daftari says this is a slap in the face Read More
