Updated Alert - Cougar on trail
Jessica Hehr • June 8, 2023
Update. June 8, 2023, 2 pm
The trail is not closed, but a high degree of caution is recommended. Fish and Wildlife officers have patrolled the area but did not locate the animal reported. We have posted awareness signage about the siting and ask that if you see the cougar, call the Fish and Wildlife Lethbridge Office immediately at 403-381-5266. If it is safe to do so please take a photo of the animal. In an emergency call 911.
If you encounter a cougar:
Stop
• Never approach a cougar at any time for any reason.
Stay Calm
• Face the cougar, do not turn your back towards it.
• Do not run or encourage a chase, walk backward away.
Appear Large
• Do not bend over or crouch down.
• Raise your hands.
• Pick up small children.
Make lots of noise.
Avoid walking alone.
Fight back if attacked.
Original Post
The Town of Magrath has issued an alert for a Dangerous Animal. The Magrath nature trail, Jubilee Campground and fish pond area. A cougar has been reported seen on the Magrath trail.
Avoid the area, keep pets on a leash or confined. Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
The Town has been hard at work tackling the invasive goldfish in our storm water pond, and we’ve made real progress! Over the past 3 days, in the first of 2 pesticide applications that will be performed, the Town’s staff have removed more than 64,000 (and counting!) goldfish totalling 570kg. As part of the licensing process, the fish must be counted and properly disposed of. While it may seem unusual to tally up tens of thousands of goldfish, this step is important for environmental reporting and accountability. We again want to remind residents that although goldfish look harmless in an aquarium, goldfish in our storm water system grow quickly, upset the natural balance, and put local ecosystems at risk. Goldfish can spawn as much as once per month during the spring and summer and unchecked a population of goldfish can grow exponentially. Thank you for your patience as this work continues.
Special Council Meeting and Public Hearing - Tuesday, September 9 @ 6 pm. Please follow the link to see the agenda - https://tinyurl.com/yc4f4fnv For information on the Public Hearing please follow this link - https://tinyurl.com/5372en4u
