Notice Board

The Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA) presents a session with retired game warden Jim Mitchell as he discusses conservation efforts in southern Alberta.

What can a Game Warden teach us about Wildlife Conservation?

The speaker, a game warden with 38 years of experience in Alberta, will share stories about his work in protecting the region’s fish and wildlife. He will highlight the delicate balance between humans and nature, the diverse wildlife in Alberta, and the challenges faced by conservation efforts. This presentation will showcase the dedication required to safeguard these natural resources and provide insight into the tireless work of individuals committed to conservation.

Speaker: Jim Mitchell

Jim Mitchell is a retired Alberta Fish and Wildlife Officer, commonly known around the world as a game warden. Jim retired in 2019 after 38 plus years of dedicated service for the Alberta government. After retiring, he worked at Lethbridge Polytechnic for three years, instructing conservation enforcement classes he had taken at the college 40 years prior.

Jim was stationed in five different districts throughout the province, finishing his career as the superintendent for southern Alberta. During Jim’s career he was a predator response specialist, firearms instructor and a surveillance team member for Justice and the Solicitor General, along with all his other duties as a district officer. Jim is married to his wife Joyanne, who retired the same date from the advancement section at Lethbridge Polytechnic and their daughter Kaitlyn, who is an educator in Calgary.

Jim enjoys travelling, hikes in the mountains, fishing and staying busy on their three acres on Glen Lake, near Eureka, Montana. After retiring, Jim spent five years writing a book, Alberta Game Warden - Behind the Batch of 172, which contains 34 short true stories housed within eight chapters about his often very exciting and challenging career as an Alberta Game Warden. In his book he talks about his role in conservation and stories involving all aspects of his career.

Date/Time: Thursday, Oct 17, 2024. The session begins at noon and concludes at 1 p.m.

Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: Please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy its excellent variety of good value food options. The Atrium Dining Room will be available by 11:15 a.m.

For more information on the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs, visit the SACPA web page.