The City of Lethbridge launched an online public art survey. The initiative is part of the Public Art Master Plan, where community provides feedback and suggestions to contribute to changes and define the future of Read More
In a time when technology plays a significant role in the lives of children and adults, navigating digital risks this brings is crucial. The City of Lethbridge offers the updated Online Safety Toolkit through the Read More
Protesters against new coal mining developments interrupted Premier Danielle Smith as she took questions from the media prior to a coal town hall in Fort MacLeod on Wednesday evening.Read More
This is National Blood Donor Week, a time to recognize the importance each donor plays in the lives of hundreds of people across Canada. In Lethbridge, the community is committed and actively involved in improving Read More
We all know that the price of groceries has skyrocketed, and Alberta beef, even though its produced here in the west, is also becoming unaffordable. Also, the Prime Minister met with all the premiers recently…Read More
The Alberta government made headlines with the announcement that a number of books containing graphic sexual content were discovered in public schools, which were available to students from kindergarten age and upwards. Jeff Park is Read More
Data shows more and more Canadian teens are getting hooked on flavoured vaping products. The 2022 Canadian Student Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs surveyed nine provinces, and the results showed 8 percent of students in grades 7-12 were Read More
The wildfire, which remains out of control north of Swan Hills, has forced the mandatory evacuation order to remain in place in the region, putting authorities and rescue teams on high alert. Firefighters from the Read More
By not tabling a federal budget, is there any kind of benefit to the Canadian public? Kris Sims, former journalist and the Alberta Director with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation joins us in studio to discuss Read More
June 1st to 7th is Canadian Environment Week, and Environment Lethbridge is kicking it off with something called – The Living Cities Project. The project involves planting a new drought–resilient garden on the north side Read More
The first graduation convocation since Lethbridge College made its transition to Lethbridge Polytechnic occurred this Friday. Around 750 students received their degrees, diplomas or certificates. During the graduation ceremony, Jaydon Haustein, graduate of Agriculture Sciences- Agronomy Read More
The potential strike by Canada Post workers is an issue that would once again impact the physical bills reception and, therefore, could delay payments. That is why Lethbridge County encourages the community to sign up Read More
We often hear debate about Canada’s equalization payments program. There are “have” and “have-not” provinces. Much of those payments come from Alberta and get redistributed to other provinces, such as Quebec. Is this fair? Read More
This is National Nurses Week. The University of Lethbridge recognizes the important work these healthcare professionals do. The U of L’s Health Simulation Centre allows students to practice their nursing skills with mannequins that Read More
More than enough signatures have been acquired to hold a referendum for Alberta to separate; also 90% of Alberta’s provincial workers have voted to strike; Carney picks an Edmonton riding MP as part of his Read More
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services want to remind us that the simple act of closing a door can contain a fire. That’s exactly what happened Monday afternoon in a house fire in south Lethbridge. Read More
U.S tariffs and federal government restrictions on the oil and gas sector continue to be major concerns for Albertans. Is there any hope for change? We chat about it with Alberta’s Minister of Read More
The father of All Saints Roman Catholic Parish here in Lethbridge says parishoners are getting used to the idea of an American Pope, but at morning mass today some grade six students put things into Read More
Canada has a new federal government, and for the most part, seems to be continuing on the same environmental and anti-fossil fuel production path as before … although Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to make Read More
The 2025 federal election is quickly approaching, and we have the opportunity to discuss the issues with the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner NDP candidate: Jocelyn Johnson. Aired: April 9, 2025Read More
More than $7.4 million is the one-time injection the Government of Alberta has allocated to support the province’s regional agricultural societies. Alberta has more agricultural societies than any other province with 292 organizations. RJ Sigurdson, Minister Read More
The 2025 federal election is quickly approaching, and we had the opportunity to discuss some of the issues with the Green Party candidate for the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding: Andy Shadrack. Also, his reaction to the Leader’Read More
The Alberta government recently announced a significant change to how hospital surgeries will be funded. Instead of a lump sum of funding to be used however hospitals see fit, so-called activity-based funding will be tied Read More
From this Monday through Saturday, the National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is being celebrated. With hundreds of calls per day announcing emergencies through 911, a group of highly trained Emergency Communications Officers performs this important task. Read More
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi spoke with Lethbridge media on Tuesday as he discussed topics and issues ranging from Premier Smith’s recent trip to Florida, as well as tariffs the US say they will Read More
Watch the full interview with the Green Party candidate for the Lethbridge riding ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election hosted by Landon Hickok.Read More
Alberta NDP MLA for Calgary-Mountain View Kathleen Ganley sat down with BCN’s Naveen Day to share her party’s concerns with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. Smith recently met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Read More
Watch the full interview with the PPC candidate for the Lethbridge riding ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election hosted by Landon Hickok.Read More
Lots happening in the political arena, with a federal election underway, and of course, the ongoing tariff war. Alberta’s premier has laid out a list of nine demands to federal leaders. So, here to Read More
Full BCN interview with Alex Van Herk and Defence Lawyer Darren Mahoney. Van Herk was given a 90-day-conditional sentence on March 7 at the Lethbridge Courthouse for his role at the 2022 Coutts Border Blockade.Read More
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SMRID sets 2026 water allocation at 14 inches
Irrigators in southern Alberta are in for some good news, the St Mary River Irrigation District has set their allocation...
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Taber to learn Kraft Hockeyville winner on Saturday
On Saturday, the Town of Taber will learn in real time if they will be crowned the grand prize winner...
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Artemis II launch captivates Lethbridge university students
Aspiring students at the University of Lethbridge also shared their excitement during the launch of Artemis II. A watch party...
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Newly-formed Alberta Police Review Commission receives over 1,000 police conduct complaints
Accountability for law enforcement has expanded across Alberta, thanks to a new civilian–led investigation body. As BCN’s Naveen Day reports, the four-month-old organization has seen complaints about police conduct in the quadruple numbers.…
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Elm tree pruning ban in effect in Alberta
The province has enacted their elm tree pruning ban for the season to prevent the risk of elm bark beetles...
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Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta
There are many creative ways to support the community. A golf tournament has been launched aimed to raise funds for...
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New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter
A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will...
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Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls
A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Blood Tribe Emergency Services Director, Travis Coleman says, “The decline in...
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SAAG to launch exhibit on Saturday at Excite
A new art display will be up for viewing in Lethbridge on Saturday. The exhibition marks the start of a new collaboration between the Southern AB Art Gallery...
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Galt-Museum presents new exhibit on Lethbridge’s brewing history
A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A...
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