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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This Sunday will mark the 25-year anniversary of a tragedy that took place in the town of Taber, Alberta. On April 28, 1999, a 14-year-old boy walked into W.R. Myers High School and began shooting. He Read More
Lethbridge Police held an information session, late Monday, to talk to the community about its intelligence led policing information. Lethbridge Police Chief, Shahin Mehdizadeh, says the ongoing effort by the LPS will help to reduce Read More
We caution you to use discretion in this next story due to its graphic nature. A 28-year old southern Alberta man from is facing a charge in connection to alleged animal abuse. Nicholas Whimster 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
For the first time in four years, no public vigil was held in honour of a 26-year-old Calgary man who disappeared from Lethbridge. Today marks the four- year anniversary of Marshal Iwaasa’s disappearance. On Read More
The investigation into a missing three-year-old boy and his mother continues in Lethbridge. The pair had gone rafting on a river and were reported missing on Monday. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more now on Read More
A Lethbridge father will spend the next seven years behind bars after brutally assaulting his six-week-old baby girl that left her with extensive injuries she will likely have for the rest of her life. BCN’Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service have brought in a new program that tracks down cryptocurrency transactions. They say it is to help in their investigations when it comes to fraud and those involving virtual cash. The Read More
A couple from Brooks, A.B. say they don’t know why they were a target after their home was completely vandalized from top to bottom. The couple has since moved to Drumheller and continue Read More
The rankings are out for the Crime Severity Index, and the city of Lethbridge now sits at number three. We have seen a 16 per cent decrease over the last couple of years. Back in 2021, Lethbridge Read More
Lethbridge Police continue their investigation into a sudden death that took place Friday. Officials say a man’s body was found inside a storage shed early in the day on July 14th at the McDonalds Read More
Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help following a kidnapping and robbery of a senior back in April. They are asking if anyone might have seen the incident take place or was in Read More
The mother accused in the abuse of an infant girl pleaded guilty to charges earlier today in a Lethbridge courtroom. Details of the case were also read aloud, and a warning that this story does Read More
The four men charged with conspiracy to commit murder during the Coutts border blockade last year were back in court Monday. Anthony Olienick, Chris Carbert, Chris Lysak and Jerry Morin were arrested in February 2022 after Read More
Classes have resumed at J.T Foster High School in Nanton following an unexpected bomb threat on Wednesday. At around 10:20 in the morning, the main office received a call from an unexpected caller saying there Read More
The case involving a couple accused in the assault of a six-week old baby girl was back in Lethbridge Court. BCN’s Angela Stewart was at the court house with the latest. Read More
A judge has found Calgary street preacher Artur Pawlowski guilty of mischief for his role in protests against COVID-19 mandates near the Coutts border last year. Justice Gordon Krinke also found Pawlowski guilty of breaching Read More
Cases of sextortion are on the rise in Alberta and ALERT is sending out a warning to parents. Sextortion is a crime where predators target young teens, claiming they have reveling pictures or videos of Read More
The Lethbridge father accused of assault in the case involving an infant was back in court Friday morning. Angela Stewart has been following this case closely for us and has the latest. Read More
A Lethbridge mother accused in the case involving an infant who was believed to had been sexually assaulted by her parents last month will be staying behind bars for the time being. Angela Stewart has Read More
A bail hearing for the Lethbridge mother charged with failing to provide the necessaries of life in an alleged assault of her baby daughter has been delayed once again. Angela Stewart has the details. Read More
A couple accused in the assault of their six-week-old baby girl were scheduled for a bail hearing Friday morning. The couple are being charged independently and are not co-accused. Angela Stewart has more. Read More
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly...
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
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Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools
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School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools
In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and staff. As of noon today, all lockdowns were lifted. Lethbridge Police are investigating to determine the veracity of the threat and who...
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