The increase to $15 a day for childcare continues to generate reactions among parents, early childhood educators and care providers. Our BCN’s, Heidi Echavarría, spoke with various stakeholders to get their opinions on this Read More
As of April 1, the Alberta Child Care program will undergo significant changes, including the introduction of a provincially set daily parent fee of 15 dollars a day for full-time early learning and care for children up Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has been under major transformation since 2020 when Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh began as the city’s police chief. On Thursday, Mehdizadeh, who has more than 35 years of national and international police experience, chatted Read More
A job fair was held today at the Agri-Food hub & Trade Centre in which over 70 employers participated. Service providers who came to receive applications included construction, manufacturing, social work and occupational health. Barb Wolstoncroft, Read More
In local news, a group of organizations in Southern Alberta has launched a new economic initiative to enable success amidst US tariffs, which will likely be disruptive to the provincial economy because the Alberta government Read More
Coaldale residents who use wheelchairs or walkers now rely on the new handi bus to get around town and also to get to medical appointments and shopping in Lethbridge. Tim Janzen, President with Coaldale & Read More
March is the Alberta Francophonie Month. According to Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women “French is the second-most spoken language in Alberta, with over 260-thousand who either speak it as their Read More
You might ask yourself what can one dollar do? The truth is a dollar can make a big difference when it comes to giving back. United Way of Lethbridge & South Western Alberta and the 365 Read More
Lethbridge’s Centre Village Mall will soon showcase model structures made of canned soups, veggies, and tuna. Canstruction is back one again. It’s the international hunger relief charity that raises millions of pounds of Read More
L’Arche Lethbridge will be hosting its 7th annual benefit dinner this Saturday. The event will be held at the Canadian Italian Club at 5:00 pm. Tim Wiebe, Executive Director of L’Arche Lethbridge explains what Read More
Students at St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School enjoyed a special performance on today. The show teaches students not to tolerate bullying and highlighted the importance of kindness in school, as well as the significance Read More
The 2025 edition of Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure is ready to kick off and offer new things. The show will be held March 13-15 at the Agri-Food Hub to ensure an enhanced and engaging Read More
Although February is almost over and with it, Black History Month, it’s good to continue to remember throughout the year the achievements and events that marked the history of black people. With cultural food Read More
University of Lethbridge held its second annual Iniskim Future Students Day to designed to break barriers and open pathways to success for Indigenous students. Beth Grier, Indigenous Recruitment Officer, University of Lethbridge explains the purpose Read More
Today is Pink Shirt Day, the annual event across Canada that invites people to beat bullying with kindness. The original event was organized in 2007 by two grade 12 students, David Shepherd and Travis Price of Berwick, Read More
The Southern Alberta Cardiac Centre of Excellence has received a huge boost in its fundraising campaign. A private donation of 500 hundred thousand dollars came in today from local resident, Shilpa Stocker, who shares why she Read More
For the first time in Canada, kindergarten students are being required to take standardized tests. Many parents and teachers are unhappy with this move, as they feel it puts undue pressure on young children and Read More
In local news, The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Public Safety Communications Centre will now be providing fire dispatch services for – Blood Tribe Emergency Services. The collaboration between the two southern Alberta organizations was announced Read More
Beyond Remembrance Day, we must remember our veterans throughout the year, that is why the Veterans Association Food Bank Lethbridge Alberta invites the community to join the Regift Your Gift Cards Campaign, as a simple Read More
Five women from our community have excelled in their community work and are the recipients of the YWCA Lethbridge 2025 Women of Distinction award. Lorien Johansen, YWCA Events, Marketing and Communications Manager, says a life lived Read More
Southern Alberta is under an extreme cold warning. The LOW temperatures that were reached in Lethbridge will continue tonight but will drastically increase throughout the week. Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Read More
Refresh & Renew is the first fundraising raffle organized by Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge to support its programming. The organization’s External Communications Officer, Samantha Scott, says the raffle will remain open until Read More
We’ve got a big weekend ahead of us, it’s Valentine’s Day, and also the Family Day long weekend, at least here in Alberta. And with that, folks could be hitting the road Read More
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air – but so are romance scams. Wes Lafortune, Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau explains how to avoid these pretend Romeo and Juliets who Read More
After Valentine’s Day, and just before Family Day, there is another great day to celebrate here in Canada. On February 15, 1965, Canada took a significant step in its history with the adoption of the national Read More
Nearly 60 Bachelor of Criminal Justice students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are participating in research projects with real-life problems. This initiative helps them improve critical research skills and strengthen intentional community connections. Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, an instructor Read More
Community, business owners and even negative users will notice the presence of more police members in the downtown area. Ryan Darroch, Sergeant with Lethbridge Police Services, says the Downtown Police Unit adds six officers and Read More
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline is the show that reminds us of the American singer, songwriter and pianist, Patsy Cline. From this Thursday until February 22, New West Theatre brings this captivating production in which Read More
Boost is a new initiative that offers support to families facing financial hardship. Payment of overdue rent and utilities, as well as assistance with food and hygiene needs are part of the support Boost aims Read More
An American murderer, Sharon Kinne, wanted by authorities in the United States and Mexico had been living here in southern Alberta for nearly 50 years without being found by police. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria has this Read More
