Oldman River

• Alberta mother, son and mother’s boyfriend found safe after disappearing near Oldman River: LPS

  Three missing people last heard from while floating down a river in southern Alberta have been safely found, the Lethbridge Police Service said Tuesday afternoon.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2023
  
• City of Lethbridge asking residents to conserve water

  The city is asking for voluntary action from residents to help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• ‘Exercise extreme caution’: Lethbridge officials issue summer water safety reminder

  As community members take to the water in their swim trunks, on floats or other devices, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services is advising the importance of safety.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Oldman River levels below average, but monitoring continues: officials

  The Oldman River is flowing through Lethbridge this spring at lower levels than in previous years.

  Weather

  Apr 24, 2023
• Officials issue reminders after latest Lethbridge rainfall

  As southern Alberta faces its latest burst of wet weather, officials are reminding people to take precautions to ensure the rain doesn’t put a damper on their summer.

  Weather

  Jul 4, 2022
• Rainfall warnings remain in effect for areas west of Lethbridge on Tuesday

  Rainfall warnings remained in effect for areas west of Lethbridge on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jun 14, 2022
• What is Lethbridge’s risk of flooding in 2022?

  It's been several years since any major flooding occurred on the Oldman River in Lethbridge.

  Environment

  May 12, 2022
• Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: experts

  Professor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.

  Environment

  Oct 21, 2021
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• Woman dead after being swept into Oldman River

  The woman had been swimming with friends but had become separated from the group, the City of Lethbridge said.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021
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• Lethbridge flood risk low so far this spring as city officials monitor drought risk

  The month of May is normally when the word "flood" starts creeping into the minds of those in southern Alberta, but this spring, the word "drought" is also on the radar. 

  Environment

  May 17, 2021