YWCA Lethbridge and District’s Harbour House has not been included in the additional $5M from the province for women’s shelters. We chat briefly with CEO Jill Young about what this means for the 24 Read More
If you are thinking about bringing along your canoe, kayak, paddle board or windsurf board to Waterton Lakes National Park this summer…don’t. The folks with Parks Canada say due to the threat of Read More
If you happened to be near the bus loop outside the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday, you would have seen an unusual sight. It appeared to be a splash-and-play day, complete with an above ground Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has joined other law enforcement agencies to help combat a romance and investment crypto-currency scam during Operation Disruption. Officials say during a recent workshop hosted by Calgary Police and Chainalysis, they identified Read More
Did you know first time home buyers can save on their taxes? Or that childcare and moving expenses can be deducted? From charitable donations to working from home, we get advice on how to best Read More
If you’re ever in a serious accident it’s nice to know there are people out there who have donated their blood to help save your life. But did you ever think about donating Read More
It was a bit of an uneasy start to a Monday morning as at least 11 different businesses had to be evacuated at the West Lethbridge Town Centre on University Drive West. Lethbridge Police were notified Read More
The city of Lethbridge wants to gather feedback about what you thought of their snow removal efforts this winter. They’ve launched an online survey to garner opinions. On March 18, the survey was sent to Read More
They’ve only been in use for about four months but already there are issues surrounding the downtown bike lanes in Lethbridge…and now some people want them gone. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher explains why. &Read More
Universal childcare programs are seen by many as the answer to challenges faced by many working parents. Andrea Mrozek, Senior Fellow with the non-partisan think tank, Cardus points out a limiting factor when it comes Read More
Avalanche Canada has extended a special avalanche warning until the end of day Thursday, March 7th due to more significant snowfall on top of the snowpack layer that’s been a cause for concern. Avalanche Read More
Although school divisions say they’re encouraged to see the budget addressing enrolment growth by putting more teachers in classrooms, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says this budget does not go far enough. BCN’s Jeannette Read More
A 46–year–old man from Magrath, Alberta is dead following an avalanche in the Crowsnest Pass on Sunday. RCMP say two men and two children were riding snowmobiles in the back country between Carbondale and Read More
For many it’s the closest they’ll ever come to the feeling of being homeless. On Saturday, hundreds of people in Lethbridge had the opportunity to empathize with those who have no shelter this Read More
Canada has rapidly been expanding access to Medical Aid In Dying, otherwise known as MAiD. Some see this as a necessary thing, while others see this as dangerous. Joining us to discuss this in more Read More
It’s something most rodeo professionals don’t want to think about, but accidents do happen. And one southern Alberta bronc rider is lucky to be alive following an accident on January 15th. As Jeannette Read More
Tuesday night Lethbridge City Council members were faced with a huge decision…whether or not to save the Lethbridge District and Exhibition from financial and operational disaster. A vote of no on a proposed Memorandum Read More
Alberta Motor Association celebrates 86 years with the school safety patrol program. They thanked 350 of their young volunteers in Lethbridge by providing a Skate with the Canes day at Enmax Centre. It’s not everyday Read More
For many small businesses across the country, today is D-day. The deadline to payback the $60,000 Canadian Emergency Business Account loan otherwise known as CEBA or the pandemic loan. But the silver lining in all of Read More
Thursday, January 18 is the deadline for businesses that received a Canada Emergency Business loan during the pandemic to pay it back. Around 900 thousand business owners and non-profit groups across Canada took advantage of the program Read More
Lethbridge Police are warning about a phone scam after a 79-year-old woman was defrauded out of $20,000. Police say on January 9, 2024 the victim encountered some ransomeware that locked her computer. A pop-up on her screen instructed Read More
Between the cold weather, the shorter days and the hustle of the holidays being over, it’s easy to feel a bit depressed. If you felt a little blue today, you’re not alone. Today, Read More
Growing up a generation ago was very different than it is for kids today. Social media has had both a positive and negative impact on our children. We see too many young people who have Read More
Frostbite can occur within minutes in the coming days. Naturally, our thoughts turn to those who don’t have a comfortable warm place to go including many of the city’s most vulnerable. Ken Kissick Read More
Lethbridge Police are seeking witnesses or dash cam footage from anyone who may have witnessed a collision causing serious injury. On the morning of Tuesday, January 9, vehicles were asked to avoid the area of 40th Read More
A Lethbridge non-profit organization is breathing a huge sigh of relief today. Up until late Friday, a “stop order” was hanging over the operations of Streets Alive Mission. It was implemented by the City of Read More
The family of a missing Alberta man was disheartened to learn the truck he went missing in has been moved to a landfill. Marshal Iwaasa disappeared in November of 2019 from Lethbridge, but his truck was Read More
As hard times have fallen on more families this year, Lethbridge Family Services is making one final push to ensure every child wakes up to a gift under the Christmas tree. By the time the Read More
If you like Christmas lights, make sure you head out to Mayor Magrath Drive South on Friday night. It will be lit up beautifully but not by Christmas Trees. At least 30 decorated semi-trucks from across Read More
Antisemitism and holocaust denial is on the rise and pro-Palestinian protesters are turning to vandalism according to LisaDaftari of The Foreign Desk. She says protesters vandalized churches, businesses, and residential apartment buildings in an L.Read More
