Brett Browne

Brett brings more than 30 years of experience in media and communications to his role at Bridge City News. Brett is a recent graduate of the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge College, but was previously an award-winning print journalist in Camrose, Alberta. Brett has a strong belief in the value of news and is passionate about sharing stories that are important to the community. At Bridge City News, Brett is working both as a video journalist and behind the scenes in the production of our daily national newscast.

Oktoberfest YQL celebrates 10 years

Festival Square is taking on a bit of a Bavarian flavour this weekend. Oktoberfest YQL kicked off Thursday evening and continues through until Saturday at the downtown Lethbridge location. The annual event is celebrating its 10Read More

Tiny tech could have big impact on agriculture

Dealing with pests is a huge challenge for farmers, especially as weeds and insects become more resistant to existing treatments. However, there may be a tiny solution to this big problem. A local researcher is Read More

Digital field day showcases agriculture technology

Digital technology and its applications for agriculture were on display August 8 at a field day hosted by the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre. Researchers, producers and technology suppliers from across Alberta and Saskatchewan took part Read More

Lethbridge Bulls open playoffs on the road

The Lethbridge Bulls open their first-round playoff series on the road tonight. The Bulls finished third in the highly competitive west division of Western Canadian Baseball League and will take on the defending champion Okotoks Read More

Researcher’s book explores Cow Patty Critters

Southern Alberta is definitely cattle country, but we don’t often think about one of the main byproducts of this multi-million dollar industry … the cow patty. In Canada, an estimated 110 million dung pats, the weight Read More

Blue-green algae warning for Henderson Lake

The City of Lethbridge has issued a warning for those using Henderson Lake. Cyanobacteria, more commonly known as blue-green algae, has been identified in the lake and visitors are warned to avoid all contact with Read More

New mortgage rules might not make a difference

New mortgage rules from the federal government came into effect today. First-time home buyers will have the option of stretching the amortization period of their mortgage out to 30 years. That’s an increase of five Read More

Spitz Stadium keeping iconic name

The name of an iconic product developed right here in the Lethbridge area will remain on the marquee of the city’s premier baseball facility. Spitz Stadium, home to the Lethbridge Bulls has a new Read More

Clothing donations urgently needed

The Streets Alive Mission has put out an urgent call for clothing donations. The Mission’s People In Need or P.I.N.  Bank makes a wide variety of clothing available to those in need. Read More

Be cautious with Jasper donations warns BBB

In the aftermath of a tragedy like the fire in Jasper this week, people naturally want to do everything they can to help. However, these kinds of events can provide fertile ground for fraudsters looking Read More

AUPE monitoring Melcor

As Bridge City News reported early this week, Alberta Health Services’ public health teams are relocating from the Lethbridge Train Station to Melcor Centre. In the past there have been some concerns at this site Read More

Shoes for Kids campaign kicks off

Shoes for Kids YQL Foundation kicked off its fourth annual Shoe Drive at Lethbridge Police Service Headquarters. Representatives from southern Alberta RCMP detachments, Blood Tribe Police Service Taber Police, Lethbridge Police Service and the Watch Read More

RIDE FOR DAD RAISING FUNDS, AWARENESS

An event in Coaldale this weekend hopes to raise funds for prostate cancer research and raise awareness of the importance of screening for men. The Southern Alberta Coaldale Ride For Dad kicks off with a Read More

Motorcycle club kicked out of charity event

Members of a veterans’ motorcycle club were asked to leave after police showed up a Lethbridge charity event this past weekend. Members of the Commandos Motorcycle Club showed up at the 4th Annual Outdoor Music Read More

Heat exposure can pose dangers to health

While many of us look forward getting outside in the warm summer weather, high temperatures like we have experienced this week can pose potential dangers to your health. Bridge City News spoke to AHS Medical Read More