One of the many centres of attention around Lethbridge this past weekend was at Henderson Lake for the ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival. Chair of the organizing committee, Diane Randell says the weather was perfect for it.Read More
Canada Day is shaping up to be a very busy day here in Lethbridge. The days are warm and COVID mandates are eased. And after so much uncertainty with the safety of public gatherings, it’s the perfect recipe for a big cause to celebrate our nation’s birthday in Lethbridge. Chair of the Canada Day Committee, […]Read More
Clean water for drinking is even more accessible now for those who live in Medicine Hat. Throughout this summer, a pilot program consisting of 10 potable water bottle fill stations are being installed on city fire hydrants throughout the Hat. Director of City Assets, Pat Bohan says the City took a cost effective approach when […]Read More
Putting a hot meal on the table has become increasingly difficult for many people. Late Tuesday afternoon, help arrived in Lethbridge in the form of $100,000 worth food from a food rescue. Scores of Lethbridge residents lined up at Highland Park Townhomes on Tuesday afternoon to receive at least $200 worth of food items donated […]Read More
Some controversy has arisen at a popular tourist attraction in Winnipeg. The Forks has been known as a meeting place for many locals with thousands coming out each year to celebrate at the site on Canada Day. Some Winnipeggers are upset after hearing that the corporation that manages the site, has decided to do away […]Read More
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the Trudeau Liberals’ new legislation Bill C-21 or the “handgun ban” as some refer to it. The subject of gun violence has come up a lot in Canada recently following yet another mass shooting in the U.S. Allan Friesen, is a firearms instructor and past president of […]Read More
The high amounts of rainfall that we are expected to see in Southern Alberta has many residents inspecting their sump pumps. But checking your flood-protection equipment is only one part of what you should be doing. According to Rob de Pruis of the Insurance Bureau of Canada, you should also go over your home insurance […]Read More
A 26-year old woman from Medicine Hat who was charged with first degree murder and indignity to human remains in connection with the discovery of a body outside Pincher Creek received a decision on her bail application Monday morning at the Lethbridge Courthouse. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice D.K. Miller denied Melissa Martens-Lagasse’s bail application, […]Read More
A group focused on due process of law is working to educate and empower individuals who have been ticketed or charged due to protesting COVID mandates, to self-represent. The organization, Stand4Thee says there is a stark difference between two pieces of legislation, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and The Bill of Rights.Read More
A dog and its would-be rescuer are happy to be alive and uninjured following the dog falling off the edge of a cliff in the Lethbridge coulees over the weekend. Community Animal Services were called to the scene early on Saturday to help rescue the pooch which had landed on a ledge about halfway down […]Read More
Is Alberta’s health care crisis growing? According to the province’s opposition NDP, it is. Health Critic David Shepherd and Finance Critic Shannon Phillips quoted Health Minister Jason Copping saying that Alberta’s health care system is operating ‘near normal’. However they argue that this is not really the case. Bridge City News reached out to the […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge is now home to a high-tech analytical lab. The privately owned Blue Sky Analytical Labs tests everything from water to cannabis. The privately-operated lab which is located at the U of L, was developed in a mutually beneficial partnership with the University. The Science Commons offers the company the infrastructure and […]Read More
It is not very often you would be nominated for an award at the start of your career. But two southern Alberta teachers have. It is called the Edwin Parr Award. It was established close to 60 years ago and it recognizes outstanding first-year teachers.Read More
Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. So, what does the holiday mean to those residing in Southern Alberta? The owner of Salsas, a local Mexican diner, which celebrated its grand […]Read More
Heavy snow moved into southern Manitoba early Wednesday morning, resulting in rapid snow accumulations. Forecasters are looking at a range of up to 40 centimeters of the white stuff for Winnipeg. Some parts of the province, however, could see up to 60 centimeters. Some Manitobans have been preparing for the storm for over the last […]Read More
It’s only her second day on the job and already she is a hit. Her name is Bela, and she is the newest server at El Greco Cuisine. Manager of the diner, Fani Stoupa, says they were struggling to hire and keep reliable staff, so they went with a futuristic solution. Stoupa says that humans […]Read More
A Canadian Infantryman is walking across Canada with the intent to reach Ottawa and speak with Canada’s federal leaders about the country’s COVID 19 mandates. James Topp passed through Lethbridge over the weekend and BCN met up with Topp and his crew just East of Bow Island. Topp says he will complete a minimum of […]Read More
There are many virtual reality applications designed at Lethbridge College. The College recently received $900,000 in new federal funding to level up its virtual and augmented reality research. The two-year grant enables the college’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training centre to hire new staff and increase its industry-driven research capacity.Read More
It was close to a full house at Third Day Church in Lethbridge as Dr. Leslyn Lewis came to share her vision for the future of the Conservative Party. Following her 12-minute speech, Lewis stayed for an additional two hours to answer questions and hear concerns from the community. One attendee said she was frustrated […]Read More
It is a milestone that not too many of us get to experience. A retired Lethbridge high school teacher celebrated her one hundredth birthday at the very school she taught at for 33 years. After completing a career in teaching that spanned over 35 years, Muriel Shortreed retired in 1983. She spent 33 of those […]Read More
Last year, Lethbridge City Council approved a series of recommendations in response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. One of those recommendations included strategic planning around Indigenous purchasing and procurement. The scope of recommendation #15 has since been expanded. The Economic Standing Policy committee met on Wednesday afternoon and […]Read More
The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate to 0.5% to battle high inflation and rising inflation expectations. Inflation is running at a 30-year high and the central bank notes it’s concerned Canadians may be starting to believe that it will stay higher for longer. What does this mean for Canadians? Recent data from […]Read More
Workers in the Disability sector say they are in a staffing crisis. According to the Alberta Disability Workers Association, staff have not received a wage increase in almost eight years. They are calling on the Alberta Government to raise the wages of Community Disability Support Workers by 25 percent. The rise of cost of living […]Read More
A Nanton woman says she felt “God was talking” to her at a time she needed to turn her history of physical injury and substance abuse, into a message of hope for others.Read More
A southern Alberta dog rescue is under risk of closing its doors due to lack of support. This is especially bad news for the animals, given how low temperatures can get in our province. To say that Dawn MacDonald loves dogs is an understatement. Two years ago, she sold her house and moved in with […]Read More
The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year has surpassed 375 people. More than 50 people also remain missing after Typhoon Rai tore off roofs, uprooted trees, and wiped out crops. We spoke with a southern Alberta woman who is concerned about her family back home.Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service continued its 2021 Christmas Check Stop campaign over the weekend, with a total of about 525 vehicles checked at various locations across the city. And according to Acting Sergeant Brent Paxman of Lethbridge Police’s Traffic Response Unit. The number of impaired drivers they have caught has decreased over the last five […]Read More
Countless hours spent in the kitchen and training future generations of chefs has led to a significant award for one Lethbridge College Chef. Doug Overes, chair of the College’s School of Culinary Arts, has earned the Canadian Culinary Federation’s Lifetime Achievement award. It is an honour given to chefs who have a long history of […]Read More
A new Indian restaurant opened its doors Monday afternoon and Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen was there to cut the ribbon. He says the opening of a new business on 3rd Avenue South will help revitalize the street. Hyggen adds that it’s not just the downtown that needs to be rejuvenated.Read More
Another BIG rally is coming up this weekend against having children be mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Parents, teachers and students will be making their way to Galt Gardens in Lethbridge on Saturday afternoon to protest. The World Wide Rally for the Children is an event to promote freedom of choice for vaccination of […]Read More
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