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Green N Yellow Group nominates eight families to receive help

Jeannette Rocher November 27, 2023

The Green ‘N Yellow Group has geared up for its annual Family Christmas initiative. Over the past eight years the organization has been asking the community to nominate a family or an individual who needs Read More

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Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

Jeannette Rocher November 21, 2023

You’ll soon be hearing the sound of jingle bells as you shop, reminding you to make a donation to the famous red kettle. This Thursday, November 23rd, the Salvation Army Lethbridge kicks off its Read More

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Green Acres resident turns 100

Jeannette Rocher October 16, 2023

A very special birthday was honoured at Green Acres senior living. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher shares how Friends, family, residents and dignitaries gathered to celebrate Lillie Quinn who blew out 100 candles on her birthday cake Read More

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More Indigenous people are losing their languages

Jeannette Rocher September 28, 2023

More is finally being done to preserve the Blackfoot language and culture through a special Blackfoot language signage project. But according to Arnold Fox, Director of Social Development for the Blood Tribe, many First Nations Read More

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Blackfoot language signs to be showcased throughout region

Jeannette Rocher September 13, 2023

Communities across southern Alberta are about to see original Blackfoot names come back to life. A project aiming to resurrect Blackfoot names through the use of signage hopes the initiative will enrich the landscape, invite Read More

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Birds of Prey Nature Centre holds pre-season special event

Jeannette Rocher May 11, 2023

When you come to the Birds of Prey Nature Centre, you expect to see eagles, and owls. But three-week-old owlets are a special treat. The babies were recently hatched so the Centre threw open its Read More

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A 120-year Easter Baking secret revealed at Bootsma Bakery

Jeannette Rocher April 6, 2023

Host Jeannette Rocher takes a tour of Bootsma Bakery’s kitchen and learns a century old baking secret just in time for Easter. Read More

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Elementary school hosts Green Shirt Day assembly

Angela Stewart April 4, 2023

Grade 1 and 2 students at Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School held a special assembly for their peers Tuesday morning ahead of Green Shirt Day this week. As Angela Stewart explains, the assembly consisted of a Read More

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#SlowYourRoll campaign relaunches in Lethbridge

Angela Stewart April 3, 2023

The YMCA along with the family of a young Lethbridge boy who was tragically killed in a pedestrian accident three years ago are partnering for the relaunch of a campaign to bring awareness to safe Read More

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Local historian awarded Order of the Crown of the Kingdom

Micah Quinn March 14, 2023

A man who served 25 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery and who is now a legion member, Glenn Miller, was recently bestowed a special award called the Order of the Crown of the Kingdom of Read More

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Sherwood Park man crafts 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures

Micah Quinn March 3, 2023

A Sherwood Park, Alberta man has now made the whole neighborhood a believer with his 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures that he meticulously crafted. He has also designed other well-known movie characters. Video Journalist Read More

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Marten’s Journey: Fight against cystic fibrosis

Micah Quinn March 2, 2023

Marten Devlieger has been living with cystic fibrosis since he was a child. It’s a disorder that damages the lungs, digestive tract and other organs. He developed a chest device which performs physiotherapy for Read More

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Thirteen-year-old Strathmore teen receives kidney donation from ringette manager

Angela Stewart January 23, 2023

It’s a friendship like no other. Two small southern Alberta mom’s never expected their connection from the ice rink would lead to a organ donation for a lucky 13-year-old teenager in Strathmore. As Read More

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1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

Jeannette Rocher January 23, 2023

Students at Cardston Elementary School got a history lesson that’s been seldom taught. It’s one with a personal connection. The school’s vice-principal, Ramona Big Head, is the great-granddaughter of one of the Read More

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Lethbridge couple shares key to successful marriage

Angela Stewart January 19, 2023

They have been married for decades and are still going strong. A Lethbridge couple is sharing their story of how they met, fell in love, and have grown together in good times and bad. As Read More

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Lethbridge mom navigates life after sisters unexpected death

Angela Stewart January 16, 2023

The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for one Lethbridge woman. After unexpectedly losing her 40-year-old sister who was also her business partner, Jessica Chaykowski is now dealing with several challenges she never Read More

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Pet goat continues to astound Lethbridge residents

Micah Quinn January 12, 2023

Sometimes man’s best friend isn’t a dog. For one Lethbridge couple it’s a goat. Boots the Goat has become quite the celebrity in our city. Video Journalist Micah Quinn met up with Read More

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Ukrainian Christmas on the minds of local residents

Micah Quinn January 6, 2023

Christmas begins on Saturday for Ukrainians, and families who have settled into Lethbridge will be celebrating. A Ukrainian family opened up their home on Friday to showcase some traditional food from their country as well. Read More

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Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Jeannette Rocher December 16, 2022

Anyone who has kids in sports in Lethbridge probably knows Cindy Adachi. She’s become an extended member of the youth sports family because of her unique gift of volunteering her time to capture moments Read More

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Breaking the cycle of addiction with Fresh Start Recovery Centre

Micah Quinn December 16, 2022

Sometimes getting a clean slate is all someone needs to be able to beat drugs or alcohol. The Fresh Start Recovery Centre has helped people overcome their addictions for 30 years now. In Lethbridge they have 73 Read More

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University of Lethbridge: National day of remembrance and action on

Angela Stewart December 6, 2022

Today the University of Lethbridge honored the National Day of Remembrance and action on violence against women. Canadians still mourn for those lost to acts of violence. Thankfully, over the last 12 years stats Canada reports Read More

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AMA Winter Driving Advice

Angela Stewart December 1, 2022

As the winter weather and road conditions have set in and we are adjusting our routines and schedules to accommodate winter driving habits AMA’s Manager of driver education Ryan Lamont has a few reminders Read More

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Giving Tuesday local book store supports neighbour

Angela Stewart November 29, 2022

Today is giving Tuesday and while many charities look forward to today, Analog books in Lethbridge is using November 29th to donate a portion of their sales to New West Theatre which is dealing with Read More

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Harrowing journey from Ukraine to Lethbridge discussed at SACPA

Micah Quinn November 17, 2022

A Ukrainian woman detailed her harrowing journey to Canada at a SACPA session on Thursday. Alona Sinchuk was forced out of her country two weeks after the Russians invaded Ukraine. As BCN’s Micah Quinn Read More

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Local wrestler hopes to hit the big time

Micah Quinn November 4, 2022

The sport of wrestling has dazzled and amazed fans for many years. Here in Lethbridge, there is a female wrestler who shares her wrestling journey and her goals of making it to the big stage. Read More

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Former UCP candidate speaks out about Alberta Pension Plan

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Donation to food banks nets

City grants funding for Animal

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Manager of Lethbridge McDonald’s wins

Vauxhall teen casted as lead

Green N Yellow Group nominates eight families to receive help

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

Green Acres resident turns 100

More Indigenous people are losing their languages

Blackfoot language signs to be showcased throughout region

Birds of Prey Nature Centre holds pre-season special event

A 120-year Easter Baking secret revealed at Bootsma Bakery

Elementary school hosts Green Shirt Day assembly

#SlowYourRoll campaign relaunches in Lethbridge

Local historian awarded Order of the Crown of the Kingdom

Sherwood Park man crafts 8-foot-tall Shrek and Donkey snow sculptures

Marten’s Journey: Fight against cystic fibrosis

Thirteen-year-old Strathmore teen receives kidney donation from ringette manager

1870 Baker Massacre commemorated by survivor’s relative at Cardston Elementary

Lethbridge couple shares key to successful marriage

Lethbridge mom navigates life after sisters unexpected death

Pet goat continues to astound Lethbridge residents

Ukrainian Christmas on the minds of local residents

Teams fundraise to get volunteer a car

Breaking the cycle of addiction with Fresh Start Recovery Centre

University of Lethbridge: National day of remembrance and action on

AMA Winter Driving Advice

Giving Tuesday local book store supports neighbour

Harrowing journey from Ukraine to Lethbridge discussed at SACPA

Local wrestler hopes to hit the big time