Council asked to approve “no smoking” signs throughout parks and other public spaces
LETHBRIDGE – At the August 7, 2018 Lethbridge City Council meeting, Action on Health and Smoking Executive Director Les Hagen asked council to consider bylaws to not only restrict cannabis consumption when it becomes legal October 17, but also to restrict smoking and vaping in public areas.
A similar request was heard once again at Monday’s (August 20) council meeting. This time, a presentation was made by Lethbridge citizen and environmental advocate Julius Varga.
Varga asked council to consider approving the installation of no-smoking signage in parks and other public spaces, especially around playgrounds, along with adding more bylaw enforcement.
“My goal was really to raise awareness about the lack of protection regarding second- hand smoke in public parks.”