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 Rachael Thomas reelected to Parliament for 4th term

Rachael Thomas reelected to Parliament for 4th term

Landon Hickok April 29, 2025

Incumbent Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas celebrated her fourth re-election to Ottawa with a crowd of supporters at the Paradise Canyon Golf Resort on Monday.Read More

 Hurricane fans send off team ahead of Conference Final

Hurricane fans send off team ahead of Conference Final

Landon Hickok April 25, 2025

As the Hurricanes make their way to medicine hat ahead of their third round matchup vs the Tigers, fans say they are ecstatic about seeing the Canes back in the Conference Final for the first Read More

 Lethbridge cheerleading group crowned world champions

Lethbridge cheerleading group crowned world champions

Landon Hickok April 24, 2025

An U17 cheerleading team with Peak Elite Cheerleading has won gold in the Allstar World Championship in Orlando, Florida. Their coach credits the determination of her athletes, some who have been together for nearly 10 years.Read More

 Hurricanes prepare for game 7 matchup vs Calgary

Hurricanes prepare for game 7 matchup vs Calgary

Landon Hickok April 21, 2025

The Lethbridge Hurricanes have a few days of rest before they play a do-or-die game 7 against the Calgary Hitmen on Wednesday. The winner will face the Medicine Hat Tigers in the third round of the Read More

 Advance voting for Federal Election ends on Monday

Advance voting for Federal Election ends on Monday

Landon Hickok April 21, 2025

Advance voting for the Federal Election will end on Monday, with special and mail-in ballots closing on Tuesday. Early voting witnessed record turnout numbers, with nearly 2 million voters showing up on Friday alone.Read More

 Lethbridge Chief of Police subjected to disciplinary hearing

Lethbridge Chief of Police subjected to disciplinary hearing

Landon Hickok April 17, 2025

  Lethbridge’s Chief of Police Shahin Mehdizadeh was subject to a disciplinary hearing on Thursday following a complaint against Mehdizadeh regarding allegations of misconduct during the pandemicRead More

 Housing starts in Lethbridge increase by 33%

Housing starts in Lethbridge increase by 33%

Landon Hickok April 16, 2025

While housing starts in Canada suffered an overall decrease, Alberta witnessed increases throughout the province, especially Lethbridge that saw a 33% increase from 2024 to 2025.Read More

 New K9 enters Lethbridge Police Service

New K9 enters Lethbridge Police Service

Landon Hickok April 16, 2025

The Lethbridge Police Service has introduced its newest service dog, a two-year-old Belgian Malinois name Brandon. Along with his handler, the pair will assist the frontline patrol teams and Critical Incident Team.Read More

 Mayors gather at Lethbridge to discuss opioid crisis

Mayors gather at Lethbridge to discuss opioid crisis

Landon Hickok April 15, 2025

Elected officials and representatives of 28 small to mid-sized municipalities throughout Canada came together in Lethbridge to develop a playbook on substance treatment, prevention and recovery.Read More

 Early voting begins at the University of Lethbridge

Early voting begins at the University of Lethbridge

Landon Hickok April 14, 2025

The University of Lethbridge, along with other post-secondary institutions in Canada, are serving as early voting stations for students and other eligible voters so they can vote for their candidates in their initial home ridings.Read More

 Fire destroys two Lethbridge homes

Fire destroys two Lethbridge homes

Landon Hickok April 14, 2025

On Saturday, Lethbridge Fire & EMS responded to two homes in West Lethbridge that were fully engulfed in flames. Damage is estimated at over $1.75 million.Read More

 Crews tackle grass fire near Scenic Drive

Crews tackle grass fire near Scenic Drive

Landon Hickok April 11, 2025

Lethbridge Fire and Emergency crews responded to a grass fire on Friday morning in the coulees near the Water Treatment Plant and by Scenic Drive. Wind gusts reached up to 60km/h during the morning.Read More

 Polytechnic students recognized in business pitch competition

Polytechnic students recognized in business pitch competition

Landon Hickok April 11, 2025

Three Lethbridge Polytechnic business students were placed in top spots for the Launchpoint Pitch Competition for the unique business models.Read More

 New York helicopter crash claims 6 lives

New York helicopter crash claims 6 lives

Landon Hickok April 10, 2025

A New York sight-seeing helicopter crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, claiming all six lives, including a Spanish tourist family.Read More

 Polls suggest some Albertans want to leave Canada

Polls suggest some Albertans want to leave Canada

Landon Hickok April 10, 2025

Polls from Angus Reid and Mainstreet Research say that anywhere from 25% to 37% of Albertans support the idea of seceding from Canada, and increasingly so if the Federal Liberals win a fourth term in office.Read More

 Lethbridge Election Forum draws debate in key Alberta issues

Lethbridge Election Forum draws debate in key Alberta issues

Landon Hickok April 9, 2025

The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a Federal Election Forum on Tuesday where all six running candidates for the Lethbridge riding made their pitches and faced questions from the public and media.Read More

 Christian Heritage Party’s Marc Slingerland on prioritizing life in campaign

Christian Heritage Party’s Marc Slingerland on prioritizing life in campaign

Landon Hickok April 8, 2025

The candidate for the Christian Heritage Party in the Lethbridge federal riding says his campaign is prioritizing pro-life policies, including the use of euthanasia, as well as his solution on debt and affordability for Canadians.Read More

 Extended Interview – Marc Slingerland, Lethbridge CHP Candidate

Extended Interview – Marc Slingerland, Lethbridge CHP Candidate

Landon Hickok April 8, 2025

Watch the full interview with Marc Slingerland of the CHP hosted by BCN’s Landon Hickok, and how his campaign is striving to bring pro-life policies to the federal level.Read More

 Liberal election signs vandalized and stolen in Coaldale

Liberal election signs vandalized and stolen in Coaldale

Landon Hickok April 7, 2025

Liberal Candidate for the Lethbridge riding, Chris Spearman, says he’s very disappointed after five of his election signs in Coaldale were vandalized, and 25 more were stolen. RCMP say they are looking into the matter.Read More

 Lethbridge to begin street sweeping season

Lethbridge to begin street sweeping season

Landon Hickok April 7, 2025

The City of Lethbridge will begin its Street Sweeping Initiative on Tuesday, and reminds residents to follow all postage signage, including any parking bans.Read More

 Alberta irrigation district announces 50% allocation increase

Alberta irrigation district announces 50% allocation increase

Landon Hickok April 4, 2025

Members of the St Mary River Irrigation District have set this year’s water allocation at 12 inches, a 50% increase from 2024. The SMRID is the largest irrigation district in North America, with over two thousand kilometers Read More

 United Nurses of Alberta ratify four-year agreement

United Nurses of Alberta ratify four-year agreement

Landon Hickok April 4, 2025

United Nurses of Alberta have announced that their members have overwhelmingly agreed on a four-year collective agreement with Alberta Health Services. It will see members get a 20% pay increase over the term, and will see Read More

 Alberta announces $8.5 million towards Rural Utilities program

Alberta announces $8.5 million towards Rural Utilities program

Landon Hickok April 2, 2025

Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf made an announcement near Pincher Creek on Wednesday, that the government would invest $8.5 million towards the Rural Utilities Program, which will help supply natural gas, electricity and water Read More

 Green Party’s Amber Murray talks sovereignty, electoral reform

Green Party’s Amber Murray talks sovereignty, electoral reform

Landon Hickok April 2, 2025

Green party candidate for the Lethbridge federal riding, Amber Murray, says the three things she is advocating for during her campaign is ensuring sovereignty, clean water, and western electoral representation.Read More

 PPC’s Clara Piedalue explains her motivation for running as Lethbridge MP

PPC’s Clara Piedalue explains her motivation for running as Lethbridge

Landon Hickok April 2, 2025

Lethbridge PPC candidate Clara Piedalue told BCN in an interview that her motivation to run in federal politics stems from her faith in Christ, and the desire to provide people with a voice.Read More

 Alberta NDP’s leader bashes Premier Smith on Florida trip

Alberta NDP’s leader bashes Premier Smith on Florida trip

Landon Hickok April 1, 2025

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi bashed Premier Smith for her trip to Ben Shapiro’s PragarU event, claiming she’s quote, “sucking up to extremists.” He also was critical on her tariff response to not Read More

 Full Availability – Naheed Nenshi | Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Full Availability – Naheed Nenshi | Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Landon Hickok April 1, 2025

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi spoke with Lethbridge media on Tuesday as he discussed topics and issues ranging from Premier Smith’s recent trip to Florida, as well as tariffs the US say they will Read More

 Extended Interview – Amber Murray, Lethbridge Green Party Candidate

Extended Interview – Amber Murray, Lethbridge Green Party Candidate

Landon Hickok April 1, 2025

Watch the full interview with the Green Party candidate for the Lethbridge riding ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election hosted by Landon Hickok.Read More

 Hurricanes take games 1 & 2 vs Wheat Kings

Hurricanes take games 1 & 2 vs Wheat Kings

Landon Hickok March 31, 2025

The Lethbridge Hurricanes used home ice to their advantage when they claimed duel victories over the Brandon Wheat Kings to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup.Read More

 Lethbridge Police attend to high-risk incident

Lethbridge Police attend to high-risk incident

Landon Hickok March 31, 2025

Lethbridge Police have been on scene at a residence on 5th ave N during a high-risk incident on Monday. Immanuel Christian Elementary School was locked down temporarily, but details of the incident remain unclear.Read More

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  • New community workshop technician to serve LSCO & CASA

    April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026

    Looking to build on your DIY projects? A public woodshop that has recently reopened at the Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization...

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  • LPS conducting Critical Incident training by Mayor Magrath Drive

    April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026

    If you’re driving on Mayor Magrath Drive this week and you come across a heavy police presence, Lethbridge Police say...

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  • Lethbridge County recognizes 25 years of Water Services Commission

    April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026

    Twenty-five years ago, Lethbridge County and the town of Coaldale established a commission that would provide potable water to thousands...

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  • Two southern Alberta U10 players heading to Brick Invitational

    April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026

    Two local U10 hockey players have earned the chance to compete at one of hockey’s most prestigious youth hockey tournaments…...

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  • CTF: Alberta and Saskatchewan should drop provincial gas taxes

    April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026

    The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is applauding Carney’s decision on the removal of the federal gas tax and are now calling...

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  • New Indigenous-led recovery expands addiction treatment in Alberta

    April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026

    Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that...

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  • Liberal Majority Built on Floor Crossings | Stockwell Day

    April 20, 2026 April 21, 2026

    Canada’s political landscape has shifted fast. Prime Minister Mark Carney now holds a slim majority—thanks to multiple MPs crossing the...

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  • Alberta invests $74M in new Cardston health centre

    April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026

    Folks living in rural southwestern Alberta will have quicker and closer access to urgent and acute healthcare. Alberta’s government is investing $74 million over...

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  • Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference

    April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026

    April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to...

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  • Lethbridge crews prepare for wildfire season amid risk

    April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026

    As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge...

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