Old Man River

• Lethbridge man dies after submerging vehicle in Old Man River

  Police in Lethbridge, Alta., are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man after he drove his vehicle into the Old Man River.

  Traffic

  May 30, 2024
  
• Lethbridge water rescue team provides safety tips for river users

  Water levels are high on the Old Man River due to spring run-off and recent rain, with a variety of dangerous debris creating potential hazards for river users.

  Environment

  May 16, 2024
  
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• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2024
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• Why a Southern Alberta First Nation turned off the tap to hundreds of area farmers

  Alberta farmers rely on water diverted from the Old Man River through the Piikani Nation Reserve. On April 12, leaders ordered the route closed to get the government's attention.

  Perspectives

  Apr 30, 2022
• Mermaid spotted in Lethbridge during Shoreline Cleanup

  Hoping to inspire others to take care of Lethbridge's environment, a magical creature appeared on Saturday to take part in the Helen Schuler Nature Centre's Shoreline Cleanup.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2021
• RCMP say 5-year-old boy found in Picture Butte

  A five-year-old boy is missing south of Picture Butte near the Old Man River on Sunday night. RCMP believe he wandered away from the area his family was camping.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2021
• City of Calgary not consulted on change to provincial coal policy

  After the City of Calgary did not receive word from the province ahead of the change in coal policy, council is considering further actions to protect the area's watershed.

  Environment

  Jan 18, 2021
• Lethbridge water rescue team brushing up on skills

  Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services made waves on the Old Man River on Wednesday. Crews were brushing up on some critical and timely life-saving techniques as river levels remain high in the area.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2020
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• Crews fighting grass fire near Bridge Valley Golf Club in Lethbridge

  Crews were on scene fighting a grass fire Tuesday afternoon between the Old Man River and Bridge Valley Golf Club in Lethbridge.

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2020
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• Woman’s rafting experience leaves her warning of Old Man River’s deceptive power despite normal water levels

  Water levels and speeds in the Old Man River are normal for this time of year, but a woman says her recent rafting experience has led her to conclude they still aren’t safe enough to enjoy.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2018