Fisheries management open house coming to Lethbridge

The Lethbridge event will take place on Monday, January 20 at the Lethbridge Public Library (810 5 Avenue South).

“Whether you prefer making the trek to a favorite spot off the beaten path or taking the kids to a stocked pond just outside the city, fishing is a part of Alberta’s cultural fabric. ” said Minister of Environment and Parks Jason Nixon in a notice from the provincial government.

“We promised to modernize a number of the province’s environmental provisions, and we look forward to listening to Albertans’ feedback.”

Nixon added that as an angler and outdoorsman himself, he’s looking forward to working with residents and government to make the province’s fisheries “strong, healthy, vibrant and sustainable for generations to come”.

Feedback gathered during the open houses will be reflected in the 2020 Alberta Sportfish Regulations, which come into effect on April 1.

All sessions will run from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with some dates featuring sessions in multiple communities.

Open house dates are listed below:

· Monday, January 13 in Grande Prairie

· Wednesday, January 15 in Drumheller

· Thursday, January 16 in Red Deer

· Thursday, January 16 in Edson

· Monday, January 20 in Cold Lake

· Monday, January 20 in Lethbridge

· Tuesday, January 21 in Calgary

· Wednesday, January 22 in St. Albert

· Monday, January 27 in St. Paul

· Tuesday, January 28 in Lac La Biche

· Friday, January 31 in Rocky Mountain House

Starting on January 13, people can also submit feedback online through the provincial government’s website.

by Justin Goulet

Fisheries management open house coming to Lethbridge

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