The number of International Study Permits to Canada has seen a dramatic decrease. Ottawa’s original border legislation, Bill C-2, included provisions aimed at curtailing student visas. But now that C-2 has been split into Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce handed out their annual Business Awards back on October 23rd, celebrating businesses across Lethbridge who achieve growth, legacy and innovation. The recipient for the 2025 Business of the Year award was Read More
The Canadian government appears to be following through on its crackdown of approval of international student visas…particularly targeting students from India. Through the third quarter of 2025, over 244 thousand study permits have been approved. That’Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney met face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea. Carney called the meeting a “turning point” for the two nations. Read More
Research from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is looking at how extreme weather can affect potato crops and their quality, and a local scientist is aiming to identify potential problems and make informed decisions to reduce Read More
As trick-or-treating families patrol the streets on Friday for Halloween, police in Lethbridge are reminding all residents to ensure safety protocols are followed. Police are emphasizing road safety measures for pedestrians crossing the street and Read More
Alberta Sheriffs closed a problem property where criminal activity had prompted more than 60 calls to police since 2021. SCAN which is The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit obtained a court order against the property owner of 1025 12Read More
Even though students across the province finally return to their classrooms, many of them took action on Wednesday on behalf of their teachers in various walkouts. In Lethbridge, two walkouts occurred at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Read More
In commemoration of Remembrance Day and to honour Canadian veterans, City of Lethbridge crews have begun installing a painted crosswalk near City Hall. The Lethbridge crosswalk, according to some of the workers, will be in Read More
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic are one year into a two-year research project that aims to turn canola into a fish feed by-product in the aquaponics industry. The aquaponics system uses a symbiotic, closed-loop ecosystem where Read More
The elected officials that will serve the City of Lethbridge for the next four years were officially sworn into office on Monday. Reelected mayor, Blaine Hyggen and eight councillors including five incumbents, took part in Read More
Lethbridge Police Service will be out in the public brewing up some Halloween fun next Friday. LPS will host their 3rd annual Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night, where children and their families can Read More
Three of the eight elected to Lethbridge City Council will be newcomers and will aim to bring fresh new perspectives to the council room over the next term. After finding out about their victories, Ryan Read More
It was a somber day for the City of Lethbridge and member of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services. A funeral service was held for retired Fire Captain, Mike Stevens, at the Trade and Convention Centre Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic held a fall open house session on Wednesday where potential students could find a program that might interest them. Campus tours and information sessions were provided for more than 60 programs offered on and Read More
While addressing the media after winning a second term as Mayor of Lethbridge, Blaine Hyggen showed some emotion when thanking all candidates who ran during these elections. He later went on to respond to what Read More
The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden have been awarded multiple honours for their Winter Lights Festival held annually during the holidays. The 2025 Communities in Bloom National, International Symposium and Awards held in Stratford Ontario recognized Nikka Read More
As Polls close in Alberta’s municipal elections, BCN’s Landon Hickok provides exclusive election day coverage into the City of Lethbridge and it’s municipal race. Results are expected to reveal in the coming Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic is ready to celebrate their fall graduates during their convocation this weekend. One student has been granted recognition for her efforts and subsequently named valedictorian. Mary Lo Mascilino came to Lethbridge from the Read More
Prior to Monday’s municipal election, the University of Lethbridge invited the city’s candidates for mayor and councilor last week for a forum, giving students a chance to ask candidate questions and determine what Read More
ALERT in Medicine Hat says the search of a suspected drug production house has led to the arrests of two people and the seizure of a substantial amount of illicit drugs. About $135,000 dollars worth of Read More
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Thursday over tougher bail rules, a local criminal defence lawyer is calling this new measure “problematic” as it pertains to the rights of her clients. The Deputy Chief Read More
As advanced voting continues this week, we continue to highlight candidates that are running for school trustee in the Lethbridge region. A local resident has decided to run in the Lethbridge Public School Division over Read More
A notable evangelist from the US says Canada is hungrier than ever for revival. Zach Teasdale of Elijah’s Chariot Incorporated has travelled across the world preaching the gospel, turning people toward Jesus and witnessing Read More
A report from Avison young reveals a “dynamic shift” towards ownership of office real estate as compared to leasing. Office sales this year are on track to match last year’s performance, which saw transactions Read More
A Calgary man has been charged by Lethbridge Police with multiple counts of attempted murder after appearing to deliberately run over a group of pedestrians last week in a parking lot. The first of multiple Read More
The future of the Lethbridge region’s trade and logistics corridor was the theme of an event held Thursday at Lethbridge Airport. The initiative by Economic Development Lethbridge is called Canada’s Western Gateway Read More
Tuesday’s mayoral forum also shed light on a brewing controversy surrounding the naming of what is now the VisitLethbridge.com arena. A member of the audience raised the issue of an alleged conflict of Read More
Mayoral candidates faced some tough questions from the public in a forum held by the Lethbridge Public Library on Tuesday night. As BCN’s Landon Hickok tells us, it was a high-spirited event provided with Read More
ALERT’S Internet Child Exploitation unit has made multiple arrests across Alberta and here in Lethbridge over what they’re calling “vast collections” of alleged child sexual exploitation material. Operation ICE Storm, which began in Read More
