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LFGA – This Saturday May 15 Range Activities

LFGA – This Saturday May 15 Range Activities

Hello Folks, Online Range Officer Course On May 15 at 1:00pm we will have an RO Course online using Zoom.  You will need a computer, camera, microphone and a free Zoom application that you can get at www.zoom.us You will also need to register in advance for this meeting: Click to Register After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Volunteer Saturday May 15  PLEASE NOTE: The Range will be closed on Saturday May 15th…

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Range Update – Construction Complete

Range Update – Construction Complete

The Shooting Sports Facility has been turned back to our control and it is time for our shooting community to come together and get to work. All volunteers will be observing strict COVID rules but we can still spread out and get a lot done. Ranges 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7 are now open for use tomorrow, May 10th 2021. Please use extra care avoiding the new baffles and freshly seeded areas.  Range 2s, 2 and 5 will take lot of…

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RO COURSE May 15th

RO COURSE May 15th

Range Officer Courses I will have a schedule of classroom based courses as soon as the COVID protocols allow for face to face courses.  Online Range Officer Course Date: May 15 Time: 1:00 PM Register in advance by email to: [email protected]  Requirements: zoom software, computer with microphone and camera.  www.Zoom.us  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Cheers, Rick Blakeley MBA, President and Volunteer Range Operator [email protected].  LFGA Shooting Sports Facility Box 1358 Lethbridge, Alberta CANADA   T1J 4K1 Cell 1 (403) 308-3541 Fax: 1 (403)…

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An Important Message From our President

An Important Message From our President

Hello FolksWe have been asked by the City to limit people entering our range facility to the Ward Bros Construction people and myself. I am limited to presence at the range office only. The rationale was OHS. Please respect this requirement.  This means that Scott will no longer be able to provide the types of multimedia reports of progress and we will not be able to complete our tasks preparing the range for the eventual opening. I am challenging their…

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Thank you Volunteers

Thank you Volunteers

This week we recognize all the volunteers who support the many areas of interest that intersect and connect through the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association. We thank all the volunteers who provide leadership …  the executive, the board and the members who attend meetings. We appreciate all the members who are outdoor enthusiasts. They donate their time and resources to enhance the ability of future generations to enjoy all forms of outdoor adventures and sports.  We thank the organizers and volunteers…

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LFGA AWARDS NIGHT PRESENTATION

LFGA AWARDS NIGHT PRESENTATION

Monday, April 26th  – 7:00pmWednesday, April 28th, – 7:00pm  The 2021 LFGA Awards Night Presentation will take place over these two nights These will be held in the Kinsmen Park adjacent to the LFGA Hut on the corner of 9th Avenue and 10th Street South.  Come and see your fellow LFGA members as they receive their various awards from our Board of Governors, as well as the successful big game, bird and photo contest winners. Come pull up a lawn chair…

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LFGA Voting Delegate wanted for AFGA Conference

LFGA Voting Delegate wanted for AFGA Conference

We are looking for a few more people to represent the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association as voting delegates for the Alberta Fish and Game Association Annual Conference (virtual) on April 10th, 2021 As part of your Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Membership you are also an Alberta Fish and Game Association Member: More than 25,000 club members in more than 80 affiliated clubs throughout Alberta have become the voice of the AFGA, advocating for the common interests of ethical hunters, anglers,…

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Easter Update (Shooting Sport Facility)

Easter Update (Shooting Sport Facility)

Hi Folks,THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! I appreciate all of your emails and comments. They show that you really are passionate members of our shooting community. CONSTRUCTION UPDATEConstruction seems to be taking two steps forward and then three steps backward but today I had some GREAT NEWS…. The people erecting the air baffles will be working overtime and weekends to hurry the job.  We may be taking four steps forward soon. . WHAT A WONDERFUL NEW LFGA COMMUNITY PARTNER — Mc NALLY CONTRACTORS LTD.— PROVIDING AND HAULING SOIL FOR…

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Important Notice Regarding Facility Use.

Important Notice Regarding Facility Use.

From our Volunteer Range Operator and President, Rick Blakeley Dear Members, We have been attempting to gain access to ranges 1, 6 and 7 however due to occupational health and safety concerns this will not happen. Many of you were diligent and sent in the revised access agreement and that shows me how important access to the range is to you however in the interest of getting the construction completed without complications the City has required us to completely curtail…

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Range News

Range News

Hello Folks, 98 years serving our community… Amazing and the volunteers like you make it happen. The 2021 shooting season will provide us with a host of reasons to enjoy the great outdoors.  George Roth has joined me as my assistant Volunteer Range Operator. We have been really busy with the1.7 million dollar facility construction project and it is progressing fairly well.   A number of other projects are in the plans such as Range 8 construction, picnic area construction, bat…

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