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Conservation leaders join forces on largest private grassland project in Canadian history

Conservation leaders join forces on largest private grassland project in Canadian history

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) are working together to conserve one of the largest remaining tracts of intact Prairie grasslands and wetlands in Canada. McIntyre Ranch, located south of Lethbridge, will be conserved through an agreement (conservation easement) between the landowners and the two organizations. This 130-year-old ranch is one of the largest private landholdings in Canada, and spans over 22,000 hectares — an area more than a quarter the size of Calgary.

Hundreds attend irrigation conference in Lethbridge

Hundreds attend irrigation conference in Lethbridge

The 2023 Irrigated Crop Production Update conference included presentations from over one dozen speakers, with topics ranging from updates to irrigation projects, climate change, water quality, scholarships, crop nutrients, and more. The event was the first of its kind since early 2020 and was hosted by Lethbridge College. Senior Research Chair at Lethbridge College Willemijn Appels says it was great to see so many people with different areas of expertise be able to share their knowledge and research with one another.

Lethbridge voted number one for best tasting water

Lethbridge voted number one for best tasting water

Lethbridge has been crowned the winner for the best tasting water. Out of nine competing cities at the 2022 American Water Works Association Western Canada Conference, Lethbridge was chosen as number with Jasper and St. Albert coming in behind. An official with the city explains the secret behind the best tasting water. “It’s purely a subjective competition. They have a panel of people that are tasting and sniffing the entries. Some of the things they’re looking for is whether there’s an aftertaste, a chemical aftertaste, or whether there’s an odor that might impact customers experience,” said Doug Kaupp, General Manager of Waster & Wastewater for the city of Lethbridge.