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 MADD Warns Canadians about Risks of Driving Drunk/High

MADD Warns Canadians about Risks of Driving Drunk/High

December 23, 2025

The holidays are here—but so are the risks of impaired driving. This season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is speaking out to keep Canadians safe. Anita Huchala, President of MADD Lethbridge & Area, and Read More

 Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

December 15, 2025

Australia is still in a state of shock after Sunday’s massacre at a Jewish festival at the famous Bondi Beach. The violence erupted after hundreds of Jews had gathered for the “Chanukah by the Read More

 U-of-L marks École-Polytechnique massacre with actions against gender-based violence

U-of-L marks École-Polytechnique massacre with actions against gender-based violence

December 5, 2025

It’s been 36 years since the deadly shooting at École Polytechnique in Montreal. Today the University of Lethbridge commemorated the 14 women who were gunned down on December 6, 1989, in a targeted act of gender-based violence. This Read More

 Impact of Oct.7 Hamas attacks felt in Israel-and-worldwide

Impact of Oct.7 Hamas attacks felt in Israel-and-worldwide

October 7, 2025

This Tuesday, October 7, marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, in which 1,200 people were killed, and around 250 others were kidnapped. Since then, Israelis, Jews, and others with spiritual or political ties to Read More

 Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

September 29, 2025

While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More

 Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

September 19, 2025

Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More

 Thieves steal $47,100 of gold in Lethbridge Mall

Thieves steal $47,100 of gold in Lethbridge Mall

September 18, 2025

A couple from Edmonton have been charged by Lethbridge Police with the theft of more than 47 thousand dollars’ worth of gold chains. The break-in at the Park Place Mall happened on August 23rd at about 5:30 Read More

 $28K walk in woods for Nova Scotia veteran

$28K walk in woods for Nova Scotia veteran

September 12, 2025

The province of Nova Scotia made headlines in early August, when premier Tim Houston ordered a ban on hiking and outdoor activities in the forests – due to the risk of wildfires.  There are many who Read More

 BBB warns people to beware of health product-scams

BBB warns people to beware of health product-scams

July 24, 2025

It’s a battle millions of Canadians are fighting. The battle to lose weight and in turn live a healthier life. But the Better Business Bureau is once again warning people to beware of health Read More

 LPS seize over 3700 street drug doses, fentanyl gummy bears

LPS seize over 3700 street drug doses, fentanyl gummy bears

July 16, 2025

A man and woman have been charged by Lethbridge Police for drug trafficking offences after Police seized over 3,700 doses of street drugs, including a variety of light-green fentanyl molded into ‘gummy-bear’ shapes. On July 9th Read More

 ALERT warns parents about children’s access to A.I.

ALERT warns parents about children’s access to A.I.

June 20, 2025

Summer is here, which means kids will be home for the holidays, allowing them to manipulate their devices even more. Due to the growing trend of child sexual abuse material (images and videos created using Read More

 Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

May 21, 2025

A local not-for-profit organization is asking the community to help them raise 100 thousand dollars to fight child sex slavery. The group Not4Sale is holding a fundraising gala this Friday, May 23rd, in Parallel Church Read More

 Are Canada’s gun laws targeting the wrong people?

Are Canada’s gun laws targeting the wrong people?

April 14, 2025

It seems in every federal election, the issue of gun control comes up.  Our nation continues to see high levels of violent crime, which many believe is fueled by the number of guns in Canada.  Read More

 Tips to avoid romance fraud

Tips to avoid romance fraud

February 14, 2025

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air – but so are romance scams. Wes Lafortune, Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau explains how to avoid these pretend Romeo and Juliets who Read More

 Taber woman discovered to be wanted American killer

Taber woman discovered to be wanted American killer

February 11, 2025

An American murderer, Sharon Kinne, wanted by authorities in the United States and Mexico had been living here in southern Alberta for nearly 50 years without being found by police. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria has this Read More

 Lethbridge Police seek male suspect in sexual assault case

Lethbridge Police seek male suspect in sexual assault case

January 24, 2025

Lethbridge Police are looking for a man who allegedly offered a ride to a 14-year-boy then sexually assaulted him in his car on January 17th. Police say the boy was offered the ride while walking Read More

 Lethbridge Police investigate body found in city’s northside

Lethbridge Police investigate body found in city’s northside

January 23, 2025

Residents of a north Lethbridge neighborhood were shocked this morning when police knocked on their door to tell them a body had been found in their alley. Lethbridge Police Service was on the scene between 1Read More

 Lethbridge Police provide update on motel homicide

Lethbridge Police provide update on motel homicide

January 6, 2025

Lethbridge Police say the third suspect in a motel homicide in late December has turned herself in. All three suspects are charged with first-degree murder and arson.Read More

 Lethbridge family victims of a hit and run

Lethbridge family victims of a hit and run

November 14, 2024

Have you ever gone outside looking for your vehicle and it is not where you last parked it? You notice that it was not stolen but something else traumatic happened to it. Well, that is Read More

 Canadian Air Force played a huge role in World War II

Canadian Air Force played a huge role in World War

November 5, 2024

Recognizing Remembrance Day in Canada is a way to honour all of those who fought and died for our freedoms. In part one of this special report, BCN’s Heidi Echavarria was at the Bomber Read More

 Stats say online child exploitation still a problem

Stats say online child exploitation still a problem

October 22, 2024

Online child sexual exploitation continues to hurt our children. According to Stats Canada, child luring accounted for 77 per cent of online sexual offences against children. Since predators never miss an opportunity to find victims, parents Read More

 Online child sexual exploitation on the rise

Online child sexual exploitation on the rise

October 17, 2024

Although many of us warn our children to avoid becoming victims of online child sexual exploitation and abuse sadly, according to Stats Canada, many still fall victim to predators. Corporal Heather Bangle who works with Read More

 Remembering those still held captive by Hamas

Remembering those still held captive by Hamas

October 8, 2024

This week the world remembered the horrific events of Oct 7th when 12 hundred people were murdered in southern Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. More than 200 were also taken captive. There are still around 105 still Read More

 Lethbridge honors victims of Oct 7 with ceremony on Friday

Lethbridge honors victims of Oct 7 with ceremony on Friday

October 7, 2024

This Monday, October 7th, Israel marks one year since the Hamas terrorist attack. The bombings received by Hamas became the background noise that haunts the population of Israel. Meanwhile, Israelis, Jews and other compatriots scattered Read More

 Former Lethbridge police pleads guilty; receives house arrest

Former Lethbridge police pleads guilty; receives house arrest

October 2, 2024

A former Lethbridge police inspector has pleaded guilty to Breach of Trust while he worked at the Domestic Violence Action Centre. Bill Kaye appeared in Lethbridge Provincial court Tuesday to make the plea, admitting to Read More

 LPS charges man with attempted murder

LPS charges man with attempted murder

September 13, 2024

Lethbridge Police has charged 28-year-old Corbin John Maxwell with attempted murder after he broke into a women’s apartment and attacked her while she was asleep.Read More

 Crown recommends 9 years sentence for Coutts 2

Crown recommends 9 years sentence for Coutts 2

August 29, 2024

The sentencing hearing for Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert saw the court hear sentencing pitches from the Crown and the Defense, including the Crown recommending a 9-year sentence for each men.Read More

 Be cautious with Jasper donations warns BBB

Be cautious with Jasper donations warns BBB

July 26, 2024

In the aftermath of a tragedy like the fire in Jasper this week, people naturally want to do everything they can to help. However, these kinds of events can provide fertile ground for fraudsters looking Read More

 RCMP explain why rural crime decreasing in Alberta

RCMP explain why rural crime decreasing in Alberta

May 29, 2024

Rural crime in southern Alberta has seen a significant decrease since 2023. We speak with RCMP Superintendent, Mike McCauley to find out why.Read More

 Man in custody following high risk incident

Man in custody following high risk incident

May 21, 2024

Lethbridge Police have a man in custody following a high-risk incident on Tuesday afternoon at a residence along the 3000 block of 20th Avenue south. Police say the man, who had previously barricaded himself inside of Read More

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  • Average Lethbridge residential price in December up 20%

    January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026

    A new report from the Alberta Real Estate Association showcasing housing statistics for December 2025 claim that the average price...

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  • Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program

    January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026

    The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...

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  • Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students

    January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026

    Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...

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  • Lethbridge man facing sex trafficking charges after 3 girls found in apartment

    January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026

    A Lethbridge man is facing charges in relation to sexual assault, exploitation and human trafficking. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.

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  • LFES battles multiple grass fires in one day

    January 13, 2026 January 14, 2026

    UPDATE: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 Lethbridge Police have changed a 44-year-old woman with arson in connection to the resulting grass...

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  • Applications open for Community Priorities Grant Program

    January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026

    The Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Priorities Grant Program and the Henry Varley Fund for Rural...

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  • Smiles and Snacks outreach to Polytechnic students

    January 14, 2026 January 14, 2026

    Every Tuesday students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are offering fellow students Smiles and Snacks. It’s an initiative led by volunteers from...

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  • Protests against Iran’s theocratic government spread to U.S.

    January 13, 2026 January 13, 2026

    Activists say over 600 people have been killed in Iran as the government cracks down on protesters across the country....

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  • Dog attack that killed 13-year-old raises safety concerns

    January 9, 2026 January 9, 2026

    The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and...

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  • Economic impact on Canada if U.S. shifts to Venezuelan oil

    January 9, 2026 January 9, 2026

    Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday,  expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil...

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