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Shooting Sport Facility Gate has been repaired!

Shooting Sport Facility Gate has been repaired!

Great News – our gate has been repaired and is working properly!!!. Gate access has been reactivated, please use your regular gate access card to open the gate. We owe a big ‘Thank you’ to Ryan and Chris at Securcom and George Latta for sourcing parts and replacing what was needed to get up and running very quickly. I would like to thank the very fast action by Range Operator Rick Blakeley, Vice Pres. Allan Friesen, Secretary Michelle Sylvestre, and…

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Members Privileges Cancelled

Members Privileges Cancelled

My deepest respect and appreciation go out to all the great Range Officers who volunteer and maintain the safety of your shooting community. Unfortunately, not all of us are diligent.  I have cancelled a members range privileges and am considering legal options for their repeated offences. The consequences may be very serious and may affect their ability to own firearms. Last weekend this individual was identified using an AR .223 carbine on Range 4 and previously they were using an…

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2018 Bird Season Warm Up

2018 Bird Season Warm Up

Hey LFGA Bird Hunters, The 2018 Bird Season is just around the corner. Have you taken any time to get your bird hunting shooting game in order? Regardless if you have or haven’t, Lethbridge Fish & Game Association (LFGA) will be hosting the “2018 Bird Season Warm Up” sporting clay shoot on Saturday August 25, 2018 on Range 6 at the LFGA Shooting Facility/Range.  There will be a total of 100 “Bird Hunting” type clay targets thrown from 10 different…

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Delta Waterfowl needs your help on July 15th!

Delta Waterfowl needs your help on July 15th!

The Delta Waterfowl Group needs your help Saturday, July 15th! Please volunteer for this great group – two volunteers are needed. Responsibilities include: 8:00 am – open garage and let in organizers of event in. 8:30-9:00 am- Run the front gate to let participants in. Noon: let caterers in. 2:30 – 3:30-ish pm: 2 shotgun RO’s to assist at Station 3& 4 (1 RO must have access to range equipment). 3:30 pm: Put away range equipment. Please contact Madeline at…

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2 Volunteers Needed July 15th

2 Volunteers Needed July 15th

Two or more volunteers are needed for Sunday, July 15th. Responsibilities include:  8:00 am – open garage and let in organizers of event in. 8:30-9:00 am- Run the front gate to let participants in. Noon: let caterers in. 2:30 – 3:30-ish pm: 2 shotgun RO’s to assist at Station 3& 4 (1 RO must have access to range equipment). 3:30 pm: Put away range equipment. Please contact Madeline at [email protected] if you can help with any part of this day. Thank-you

Waterfowl Hunting 101

Waterfowl Hunting 101

This event is open to youth, their families and young adults. No experience required. Enjoy a day of learning waterfowl ID, hunting strategies, duck calling, safe firearms handling, sporting clays, and more! Lethbridge Fish and Game Association 128 Riverbottom | Lethbridge, AB Sunday, July 15, 2018 9AM – 3PM $25/person — order tickets at deltawaterfowl.org/lethbridge Includes free, one-year membership to Delta Waterfowl. Contact Tyler Riewe at 403-805-1147 or [email protected] with any questions.

LAST DAY TO ENTER BIG GAME DRAWS!

LAST DAY TO ENTER BIG GAME DRAWS!

Don’t miss your chance – apply now before the deadline!  Save time and apply online through AlbertaRELM.com. Alberta Hunting Draw applications are available for purchase until 11:59 pm June 21 on AlbertaRELM.com and at any local Licence Issuer. The draw application process is so simple to use it has eliminated the need for season codes. When applying for draws it is as easy as:: Selecting the special licence hunting opportunity. Selecting the Wildlife Management Unit (WMU). Selecting the seasons.

OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP – Doug Mickey Coulee Classic Chair

OPEN LETTER TO MEMBERSHIP – Doug Mickey Coulee Classic Chair

Hello fellow LFGA members, The LFGA will be hosting the 2018 Coulee Classic Sporting Clay Event this coming weekend (June 1, 2 & 3). We have shooter from across Alberta participating in our event with all proceeds go directly back into the LFGA range and youth programs. If you are interested in shooting or watching this event, please check the LFGA website (www.lfga.club) “Upcoming Special Events” page for more details. Each year we have a small group of dedicated volunteers…

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Temporary Shooting Sports Facility Closure June 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Temporary Shooting Sports Facility Closure June 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Important Notice – Due to our annual, and extremely successful, event -the Coulee Classic Sporting Clays Tournament, the LFGA Shooting Sports Facility will be closed for other activities on June 1st, 2nd, 3rd. We apologise for any inconvenience to other users but this type of high calibre event hosting is an important part of the Facilities financial and public relations success as well as supporting large portions of our membership that attend these events.