Can religious freedom be a force for unity in Society? This question is the theme for the Religious Freedom Symposium that is to be held on Sep 21 in Lethbridge. Richard Low, member of the organizing Read More
Athletes get to enjoy unique experiences especially those who compete in the Olympics. Paige Crozon, is a Lethbridge 3×3 basketball player. She has been competing in the Olympics for over 20 years, and yet she says her Read More
A new attendance record was set at the Lethbridge and District Pro Rodeo, during the Whoop-Up Days. More than six thousand people took in the roping and riding. Kim Gallucci, Acting CEO with Lethbridge & Read More
Vandalism should not be tolerated under any circumstances. But, that is exactly what happened recently in Lethbridge at a pride crosswalk. According to police, a 17-year-old laid rubber on the crosswalk in the form of Read More
Many of us love corn, especially as a summer food. Even one of the southern Alberta festivals, the Taber Cornfest, pays homage to this special vegetable. So, what makes Taber corn so special? James Johnson, Read More
The festivities in southern Alberta continue. The community of Taber enjoys its Cornfest traditions with lots of music, color, dances and of course good food including their amazing corn. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has that Read More
Alberta’s Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson talked about the impact of the lock out and our railways coming to a halt. He said even a short stoppage hurts our producers in a big Read More
Whoop Up Days is not the only festival happening in southern Alberta. Taber Cornfest kicks off today. Music, dancing, food and lots of colour will delight locals and visitors during the annual festival. Jared Bell, Read More
Catastrophes, wars and natural disasters have always been around. During these moments it is important to know that people are there to help. The caring hands are the humanitarian workers who wait for the emergency Read More
After several weeks of wildfires in Jasper, locals who had been forced to leave the area are finally returning. But to do so, fire departments from Alberta joined forces to win the battle against the Read More
Whoop-Up Day is starting soon. Every year, this celebration brings many new and traditional activities to brighten up the end of summer. This year, Whoop-Up Day will bring three new attractions. Paul Kingsmith, Director, Community Read More
Storms often leave behind economic losses, such as those facing some airlines in Canada today. Tracy Hamilton, owner of Inspired Vacations, says last week’s hailstorm in Calgary caused extensive damage to WestJet Airlines, which Read More
For many, summer is the best time of year to do outdoor activities, however, environmental conditions are not always the most suitable with these smokey conditions, especially for our children. When this is the case, Read More
The Jasper community has not been facing the wildfires alone. Jasper has received a lot of support from various parts of Alberta. On this occasion, Coalhurst Fire Department also joined the group to support the Read More
Young people from Lethbridge celebrate their International Youth Day. For this, the YMCA prepared a whole program of recreational activities that made this day the most fun of the year within the facilities. Justice Thompson, Read More
The non-residential area of Coaldale is growing by leaps and bounds. According to Cameron Mills, Director of Growth & Investment for the Town of Coaldale, over the past six years, the total value of Coaldale’Read More
To recognize people and organizations that build bonds of respect and trust between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, City of Lethbridge will hold Reconciliation Awards. Echo Nowak, Indigenous Relations Specialist with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More
Measuring your weight is an important factor when considering your health. According to Statics Canada, the prevalence of obesity in Canada has increased over the past two decades. Research also indicates that self-reported weight and Read More
If you’re looking to access the foodbank in Lethbridge, it’s gotten much easier. Monday the Lethbridge Food Bank went into the community through the Mobile Food Support program. This initiative makes it even Read More
The community of Lethbridge and Coaldale can now travel by bike between the two cities. This is after the recent inauguration of the first phase of the Link Pathway. The rural bike path will allow Read More
The city of Coaldale begins construction of a potable water reservoir and pumping station. According to Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale, the project is a key priority outlined in the City’s Infrastructure Master Read More
Totally 80’s is the New West Theatre presentation which offers fun times for communities. The show will start this Wednesday. Its culture, music and costumes of this local art will take the audience back to 80’Read More
According to the Red Cross, Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper has raised more 674 thousand dollars and with the federal and provincial governments matching to the tune of more than 1.5 million dollars now being raised Read More
Many of us would like to know that no one needs shelter, but the reality is these emergency centers are a support for many of our most vulnerable. As BCN’s Heidi Echavarria reports, it Read More
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among men. Adam Kinnaird, Chair of Prostate Cancer Research at the University of Calgary, talks about the most effective action that should be taken as Read More
More than 50 people showed up at a rally today in Lethbridge fighting for improved working conditions. Curtis Jackson, vice-president of Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says members of United Nurses of Alberta and Canadian Read More
Alberta Days of Caring for Jasper is an initiative where communities can donate to those impacted by the wildfire that hit Jasper. Dale Williams, Director of Operations for Ability Resources, says Lethbridge is setting an Read More
A long weekend is approaching, and families are enjoying visiting places near Lethbridge to make the most of the summer. However, for The Plasma Donor Centre in Lethbridge, this represents a drop in plasma donations. Read More
There is still hope among the Venezuelan people. They are peacefully gathering at the United Nations in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. They are demanding that the National Electoral Council show the true results of Read More
As you heard on Bridge City News, the Hells Angels opened a clubhouse here in Lethbridge. A spokesperson for ALERT says it is deeply concerning that the outlaw motorcycle gang is continuing to expand its Read More
