Trail Winter Closure
Town of Magrath • November 12, 2019
Please be advised that the portions of the trail that are not maintained through the winter months will be blocked as of Friday, November 15. There will be gates across the trail that must not be opened. The adjacent land owner will have livestock within the gated areas and trail users must be respectful and appreciate of the generous donation of the use of these lands through the rest of the year.
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
