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UPDATE -- Regular Operations on Monday, March 4

trevor.kenney — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:41:33 +0000

Update -- 8 p.m. Sunday, March 3

CLASSES AND CAMPUS OPERATIONS AS USUAL, MONDAY, MARCH 4

At this point, classes and all activities at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ will be operating on their regular schedule for Monday, March 4, 2013.

The 1st Choice Savings Centre at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will remain open until 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 as a reception centre for those who are unable to leave the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ campus. For inquires after 8:30 pm, please call Campus Security at (403) 329-2345.

If you are at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge and unable to leave due to the suspension of services from Lethbridge Transit or for any other reason, please see the Campus Security Officer located the Information Booth at the 1st Choice Savings Centre by 8:30 pm and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ will make arrangements to transport you home.

The U of L Grounds team is monitoring the weather and is acting as quickly as possible to keep pathways and roads on campus clear.

Here are a number of resources to further inform you about the weather conditions:

Current City of Lethbridge Transit and road information

http://www.lethbridge.ca/NewsCentre/default.aspx

Whoop-up Drive Traffic Camera

http://westlethbridgeweather.com/Cameras.html

Road reports -- and highway camera locations -- can be found on the Alberta 511 website

http://511.alberta.ca/ab/en.html

Current weather conditions for Lethbridge

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-30_metric_e.html

Current western Canadian satellite imagery from Environment Canada

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/satellite/index_e.html

How does the U of L Grounds team handle bad weather?

The Grounds department snow removal procedure lists clearing main pathways as the first priority to allow pedestrians to access the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. Once the walkways are done, workers then attend to the parking lots.

While the department will work diligently to ensure campus is safe to walk around, everyone should be extra cautious when walking outside during inclement weather.

Please obey all signage at path closures. They are blocked off for safety reasons and will reopen once workers have time to clear the area.

To report snow or ice concerns call the Facilities Service Desk at 403-329-2602.

Rattlesnake Awareness Information Session, Thursday, Aug. 4

trevor.kenney — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:37:27 +0000

Rattlesnakes have been found on campus recently and are common in the coulees.

On Thursday, Aug. 4, Reg Ernst, a wildlife biologist under contract to the City of Lethbridge, will be on campus to talk to employees and interested members of the public about what you should -- and shouldn't -- do if you encounter a rattlesnake.

Ernst is the person Campus Security calls to locate and safely remove rattlesnakes found on campus and is a noted expert on the species. His contact information is (403) 359-1041 cell / e-mail: regde@shaw.ca

Ernst's talk would be of interest to anyone who spends time in the coulees.

DATE: Thursday, Aug 4, 2011

TIME: 11 a.m. to 12 noon

LOCATION: Room AH117, Anderson Hall

Additional Information:

Lethbridge is home to a small and likely dwindling population of prairie rattlesnakes, restricted mainly to southwest Lethbridge.

Please exercise caution when walking around campus, particularly in the coulees, as snakes are occasionally sighted.

Rattlesnakes are not aggressive and given a choice will retreat rather than strike.

Rattlesnakes are a naturally occurring species in a properly functioning prairie ecosystem such as we have around Lethbridge.

They are practically harmless and will only strike if extremely provoked or stepped on.

They play a very important role in the control of rodents and thus reduce the spread of diseases such as hanta virus.

Rattlesnakes are the color of dry prairie grass and have a very well-defined, triangular-shaped head. They may or may not possess rattles.

Lethbridge is also home to the bull snake which imitates the rattlesnake by coiling up and shaking its tail, but it does not actually have a rattle. Bull snakes are not poisonous.

If you see a rattlesnake, walk slowly away from it. Give the snake plenty of room to escape from you. Notify Campus Security at (403) 329-2345. They will have a specialist relocate the snake to a natural habitat.

In Alberta, rattlesnakes are 'blue-listed' which means they have undergone declines in population or habitat and may be at risk.

Please remember, it is illegal to kill rattlesnakes, possess rattlesnakes or their parts or damage occupied den areas. Many people do not realize that there are significant charges and fines for killing a rattlesnake in Alberta.

NOTE: IF POSSIBLE, ERNST WILL HAVE A LIVE RATTLESNAKE, PROPERLY HANDLED AND CAGED, AVAILABLE SO PEOPLE CAN SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE.

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Campus Critter Alert -- Aggressive Coyotes and Wild Dogs

trevor.kenney — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:45:23 +0000

Campus security has received reports of aggressive coyotes and wild dogs on campus from people walking their dogs on the north campus property near the IUNCTUS satellite dome.

Please be vigilant and report all sightings to Campus Security immediately at (403) 329-2345.

Coyotes/wild dogs should not be approached, and if challenged you should remain calm and back away slowly. Do not turn and run.

City of Lethbridge Animal Control & Alberta Fish & Wildlife are aware of these sightings and are investigating.

It is strongly advised that you not walk your pets on campus because of the risk.

U of L sets its holiday hours

trevor.kenney — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:15:31 +0000

The Christmas break is upon us and the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge has released its scheduled operating hours for the various campus facilities.

While the majority of offices at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge close over the holiday break, the many fitness services located in the Max Bell Regional Aquatic Centre and the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness will be open after Dec. 25.

You may wish to check out their operating times in order to walk, swim or climb off the turkey and holiday snacks.

Visit their website, here: http://www.uleth.ca/sportrec

The Library will close at noon, Dec. 24. Normal hours resume at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.

There will also be minimal public access to most buildings on campus from Friday, Dec. 25 to until 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 4.

The following entrances are open 24 hours:

- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall, North entrance, Level 6

- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Library, main entrance by the Aperture Drive Bus Loop

- 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness (north and south entrances)

- Turcotte Hall, west section (sliding doors)

The following entrances are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Hall, Level 4 entrance

- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Centre for the Arts, Level 4 entrance

The following buildings are closed to the public until 5 a.m. on Jan. 4:

- Students' Union Building

- Turcotte Hall (east section)

- Anderson Hall

- Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience

- Alberta Water and Environimental Science Building

Security personnel are on duty 24 hours. If you have questions or concerns, call the emergency number at (403) 329-2345. On campus, dial ext 2345.

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