Motion to explore fence around Galt Gardens defeated by Lethbridge city council

A controversial proposal to explore the feasibility of a wrought iron fence around Galt Gardens will not be moving ahead. The idea brought before Lethbridge city council as a potential tool to help address ongoing social issues in the downtown park was shot down in a close vote Tuesday afternoon. As Erik Bay reports, the decision follows public pushback, which was on full display ahead of Tuesday’s meeting.

• Motion to explore fence around Galt Gardens defeated by Lethbridge city council