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LETHBRIDGE HERALDabeeber@lethbridgeherald.comEnvironment Week kicked off in Lethbridge Monday with the City encouraging residents to use alternative modes

Lethbridge gardeners are hoping the growing season will be better than previously expected, thanks to recent rain.

A year into the city's green cart program almost six-million kilograms of organic waste has been diverted from the landfill, according to the City of Lethbridge.

"It's just nice to have a different transportation option available to people who want to use it." - Kathleen Sheppard, Executive Director of Environment Lethbridge.

It can be the most wasteful time of the year and one Lethbridge organization says there are more sustainable options to giving gifts with little to no waste.

A staple under many Christmas trees, beautifully wrapped presents decorated in colourful paper, ribbons, and bows meet the Instagram moment, but those same festive trappings put a big strain on the environment.

Though the days of hot summer weather are behind us, the demand for water in southern Alberta remains.

Residents of Lethbridge have embraced new household routines to sort through organic waste. The city estimates 85 per cent of people are using green carts.

Extreme heat in southern Alberta has experts warning the public on staying safe.

The City of Lethbridge is buzzing with excitement after being named a Bee City by Bee City Canada.