River Safety
The City of Lethbridge is reminding residents to:
When emergency situations arise, the Lethbridge Fire Department:
- is highly trained in various areas of rescue or recovery
- operates an Aquatic Rescue team
- specially trained in swift water, weir, shore, boat and ice rescue
- owns boats, weir rescue deck, ice rescue platform and dive equipment
For more information about swimming and water safety from the Red Cross
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Rattlesnakes
The coulees of southwest Lethbridge are home to a population of prairie rattlesnakes estimated at 50 adults. Rattlesnakes are known to be in northwest Lethbridge as well, but their status has not been determined.
In Alberta, rattlesnakes are a species at risk and are protected by law. It is illegal to harass, possess or harm rattlesnakes or to traffic in rattlesnake parts. Please do not attempt to handle rattlesnakes.
If you require a rattlesnake to be removed, please contact the following:
Project Coordinator, Reg Ernst: 381-0528 or 359-1041 (cell)
Alberta Fish & Wildlife: 381-5266 or 1-800-642-3800
Your cooperation is requested and will be greatly appreciated. Attempts will be made to respond quickly to calls requesting rattlesnake removals. We are also requesting that you report any rattlesnakes you observe in Lethbridge even if the rattlesnake is not a problem.
To report rattlesnake sightings, please contact the Helen Schuler Nature Centre at 320-3064. Prompt reports of rattlesnake sightings will be greatly appreciated.
Efforts will be made to capture and remove all rattlesnakes from urban and recreational areas. The captured rattlesnakes will be relocated to more secure habitat where human/snake conflicts will be minimized. This is viewed as a long term solution to human/snake conflicts in Lethbridge’s residential and recreational areas.