Poor air quality can affect anyone. Wildfires from AB and BC continue to contaminate our air. According to Dr. Allison Gonsalves, Medical officer with Alberta Health Services, there is no safe limit when it comes Read More
There will be more help available to those who are battling homeless issues in Lethbridge. The Alberta government announced today that the city’s Indigenous led emergency shelter will be expanded. Officials say once complete Read More
The wildfires occurring in Alberta and BC are affecting our air quality. Although according to the Air Quality Health Index, cities such as Calgary and Edmonton reach a high-risk level of 10+. So far here in Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted to provide 1.25-million-dollars in a bid to host the 2026 Memorial Cup. During the meeting it was also agreed to provide a letter of support to the Sport Tourism Advisory Committee. The Read More
To build community and to share knowledge. That is what the Interfaith Food Bank’s Help Hobbies Program is all about. The strategy brings together community members to share their talents Tuesdays from 10am until Read More
The Town of Coalhurst will celebrate this year’s Miners Days. The festivity will start this Friday and will run for the whole weekend. Lyndsay Montina, Mayor of Coalhurst says this celebration is a way Read More
Prostate cancer is a serious disease, Adam Kinnaird, Chair in Prostate Cancer Research at the University of Calgary says this condition is the most common internal malignancy in men, which affects around one in eight Read More
It’s been eight days since the Hells Angels set up a club house here in Lethbridge. Since then, some within our community have conflicting thoughts about what the group really represents. Mike Tucker, spokesperson Read More
Some of us in life may be fortunately to live 100 years and live a relatively healthy life. According to United Nations’ population projections for 2024, the world is home to an estimated 722,000 centenarians. Here in Lethbridge Read More
While high temperatures are a nuisance for some, in some cases they can cause death. WOOD’S Homes has launches a new initiative called the Cooling Kit to support homeless youth in Lethbridge. Sarah Shaw, Read More
Today is Tim Hortons Camp Day. The program invests 100 per cent of coffee proceeds to help change the lives of kids and youth in need. Dave Lawlor, A franchise owner in Lethbridge, says Tim Hortons Read More
The folks at Canadian Blood Services says they need more donations. The group in Lethbridge receives hundreds of plasma donations per week but they say more is needed. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has that Read More
A new program that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being implemented by the City of Lethbridge so that residential waste streams are maintained in optimal conditions. The intelligent system checks residential recycling and organic carts Read More
The Hells Angels rode into Lethbridge on Friday to set up a new chapter and club house in the city. Earlier today they also pitched a tent on Mayor Magrath Drive selling T-shirts and other Read More
Interfaith Food Bank celebrates its 35th anniversary of serving our community. The group’s executive director, Danielle McIntyre, shares that the Interfaith Food Bank originated as a temporary measure, back in the 1980s, when the Read More
A new initiative for kids is taking place Monday through Thursday from 9 until noon at Nicolas Sheran Arena. It is called the Lethbridge Summer Sport Drop-In Program. Alex Engel is with the Lethbridge Sport Council Read More
Lethbridge Police Service is preparing for the arrival of the Hells Angels. According to Pete Christos, head of the Criminal Investigation Division at LPS, around 200 to 300 bikers will arrive this Friday. Christos says like Read More
Much of the west is seeing extreme heat right now. Alysa Pederson, from Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the high temperatures are being felt in many regions. She says various heat records are also Read More
The lack of childcare spaces in Alberta continues to be a concern for many. Susan Cake, chair with Child Care Now Alberta, says the province doesn’t have adequate space for children who need daycare. Read More
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for our region. Apparently the 30 plus degree temperatures will be sticking with us the rest of the week.Read More
There has been a lot of discussion about the national childcare plan. Some are for it and some are against it. Susan Cake, chair with Child Care Now Alberta, says her group does not support Read More
Sometimes dreams DO come true. Les Vonkeman, had a dream to become a police officer. It was realized when he joined the Lethbridge Police Service more than 20 years ago. As BCN’s Heidi Echavarria explains, Read More
It appears as though a political statement that was made at a Lethbridge high school is not sitting well with some in our city. The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which includes the Palestinian people, Read More
Folks at the Lethbridge Public Library want to see those in our city read for 200-thousand minutes this summer. Paige McGeorge says by using the Beanstack app, readers are able to track the number of Read More
The appointment of Jennie Carignan as Canada’s new chief of the defense staff has made her the first woman to hold the Canadian military’s top job. Glenn Miller, president of Lethbridge United Services Read More
Lethbridge Fire Emergency Services has a new group of firefighters to serve the Lethbridge community when an emergency arises. With a graduation ceremony, officials, family and friends welcomed the seven new recruits.Read More
Jonathan Cuadros was also impacted by the strike. He had organized a work trip to preach the Gospel in Winnipeg, but he says that fell through due to the work stoppage. Officials at WestJet say Read More
The food scene in Lethbridge remains strong and vibrant despite the closing of some high-profile restaurant franchises in the city. The CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge Trevor Lewington says locals shouldn’t read too much Read More
A group representing childcare providers is urging the Alberta government to opt out of the $10 a day national childcare program. The Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs says it applauds Premier’s Smith recent decision to opt Read More
The Whoop-Up Bridge will be repaired. Richard Brummond, Road Infrastructure Manager at the City of Lethbridge say the rehabilitation work will start on Tuesday, July 2 and continue until Labor Day. The official also say that Read More
