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Open Event! – Important Read Please

Open Event! – Important Read Please

National Range Day & Grand Reopening Celebration June 4! After having to continually postpone the public celebration of our amazing facility safety upgrades we can now confidently set June 4, 2022, for our open house, a community-wide celebration at our facility and a national event. These safety enhancements were made possible through the Community Initiatives Program Grant from the City combined with support from our Community Partners, all the volunteer efforts, our funds and future commitments to the community. We…

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LFGA Range Officer Certification Course.

LFGA Range Officer Certification Course.

Hello Folks, If you are already a LFGA Range Officer you don’t need to take this course but you can share this information with friends who would be interested. This course will be provided online using Zoom. IT Requirements: Computer with a decent screen size, camera, microphone. You may wish to add the Zoom application that you can get at zoom.us Membership Requirement:LFGA Range Membership number Cost: to complete your registration send $35.00 by EMT to: [email protected] In the EMT…

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LFGA Range 2 Centre Fire – PARTIAL Opening

LFGA Range 2 Centre Fire – PARTIAL Opening

Hello Folks, I have determined that we can PARTIALLY open Range 2.  Please understand that you must respect the wishes of the people working on the range and follow their instructions. We have brought three benches over from Range 3 and 4 for temporary benches on Range 2.  These will be returned once the permanent benches are installed.  We will from time to time make requests for volunteers to assist with the bench installation etc.  Currently a group of construction volunteers are…

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LAST RANGE OFFICER CERTIFICATION COURSE AVAILABLE 2021

LAST RANGE OFFICER CERTIFICATION COURSE AVAILABLE 2021

New LFGA Range members who are not yet Range Officers are invited to a Zoom meeting. Please forward this email to others that would be interested. Everyone will need to individually register for the course even if they will be attending on one computer. IT Requirements: Computer with decent screen size, camera, microphone. Membership Requirement: LFGA Range Membership number. Cost: $35.00 EMT to: [email protected] When: Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 08:00 AM Register in advance for this meeting by clicking the…

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Volunteer Range Officers needed.

Volunteer Range Officers needed.

If you are a Range Officer we are in need of three RO volunteers this weekend for visitors to the centrefire range and the rimfire range for a couple hours. We are also in need of an RO comfortable with a first time rifle owner .22lr, which may need some assistance beyond range safety and operation -sighting in their new rifle etc. If you would like to help out by volunteering on either Saturday or Sunday, times are flexible please…

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LFGA Range Officer Course Tuesday July 27, 2021

LFGA Range Officer Course Tuesday July 27, 2021

We will be holding a Range Officer Certification course for new members.  Please spread the word to those who are interested in becoming members.’You must be a Range Member to register for this course.  Purchase your membership on-line at lfga.club and click on the membership link. Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021Time: 5:30 to 9:30PMLocation: LFGA Range ClassroomCost: $35.00Register by email to [email protected] the following information to validate your registration:: Your name Your membership number Your email address  And your phone number There will…

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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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Exciting 1.7 Million Dollar Facility Upgrade to start Nov. 2, 2020!

Exciting 1.7 Million Dollar Facility Upgrade to start Nov. 2, 2020!

The LFGA Shooting Sports Facility is undergoing significant renovations to the ranges to provide safety advantages to both users and the surrounding community. This project will allow the Lethbridge Fish & Game Shooting Sports Facility to maintain the highest safety standards available now and moving forward for years to come. The main focus of this comprehensive upgrade is adding additional aerial baffles, ground baffles, and improved projectile backstops. These features have been designed to provide the best possible shooting experience…

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Range Officer
Range Officer Course Aug. 29

Range Officer Course Aug. 29

Now is your chance to become a Range Officer! Saturday, Aug 29th, 2020 is the next range officer course. Only 14 spots available! To register email [email protected]  Where: LFGA Shooting Sports Facility (AKA the range) When: Arrive just before 1:00 pm. What to Bring: 1. Your 2020 LFGA membership card 2. $30 3. A pen. RANGE ADDRESS – 128 Riverbottom, Peenaquim Park, Part of 12-9-22. This course is usually finished in three hours. If you have any questions please contact Rick Blakeley at [email protected]