As of April 1, the Alberta Child Care program will undergo significant changes, including the introduction of a provincially set daily parent fee of 15 dollars a day for full-time early learning and care for children up Read More
March is the Alberta Francophonie Month. According to Tanya Fir, Minister of Arts, Culture and Status of Women “French is the second-most spoken language in Alberta, with over 260-thousand who either speak it as their Read More
The Province finds itself embroiled in major controversy over contracting at Alberta Health Services…plus, Alberta’s budget to be released next week. BCN sits down with National Post’s legislative correspondent, Tyler Dawson.Read More
Refresh & Renew is the first fundraising raffle organized by Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge to support its programming. The organization’s External Communications Officer, Samantha Scott, says the raffle will remain open until Read More
Nearly 60 Bachelor of Criminal Justice students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are participating in research projects with real-life problems. This initiative helps them improve critical research skills and strengthen intentional community connections. Dr. Kirsten Fantazir, an instructor Read More
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
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith takes action to secure the Alberta/Montana border – she’s also encouraging other premiers to get on board with this – because it might be the only action that avoids tariffs. BCN Read More
Today is the World Cancer Day. In southern Alberta, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are exploring the potential of local plants to fight cancer. This innovation has captured the attention of many for its Read More
Every February, Black History Month invites us to reflect on and celebrate the vital contributions of the Black community throughout history. Lethbridge Polytechnic kicked off Black History Month to recognize their achievements, resilience, and continue Read More
We all want to see crime in our communities decrease, but there’s usually not enough government budget to go around to hire enough police officers to get the job done. But there are some Read More
There’s lots of anxiety and concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s intentions to place a 25% tariff on Canadian exports. But how should Canada respond? Joining BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss, is Read More
Nearly one hundred thousand dollars has been raised so far to support the Bucud family, after their three small children were struck by a vehicle on the way to school last week. Kyera Kowal, the Read More
When it comes to saving lives, every single second matters, that’s why Lethbridge Police along with Fire and Emergency Service partnered in the creation of the Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) program. The new Read More
At least 20 employee and hundreds of students could be affected by the closure of the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program, provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. This includes the LINC program at Read More
A Cardiac Science Gala will be held in Lethbridge this Saturday. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the South Read More
The highly anticipated Winter Career Fair at the University of Lethbridge attracted thousands of students to speak directly with employers about their needs, how to apply for positions and even how to get hired. Our Read More
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
Donald Trump tells reporters Canada should expect tariffs by February 1. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre says parliament needs to resume to properly deal with incoming U.S. threat. Toronto Sun Political columnist Brian Lilley discusses Read More
More than 16 thousand hectares and damage to thousands of buildings is the result felt by Angelenos so far left by the fires in Los Angeles. Here in Alberta, we are no strangers to wildfires, so Read More
Some weeks have passed since Donald Trump proposed to annex Canada as the 51st state of the United States. What at first sounded like a bad joke has gained strength. Our BCN’ s Heidi Echavarria Read More
The Chinook is a particular phenomenon, well known to people in Western Canada, that brings warm and dry winds during the wintertime. Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment Canada, Alysa Pederson, explains how this phenomenon works Read More
The Christmas season has wrapped up and so has 2024! So, how did we do economically in Southern Alberta – and what are things looking like going into 2025? Trevor Lewington, CEO of Economic Development Lethbridge joins BCN’Read More
Bridge City News’ Hal Roberts had a Year End Interview with Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen. They discussed property tax increase, more boots on the ground for police in the city & the plan moving forward Read More
The Lethbridge West riding will remain orange. The NDP’s Rob Miyashiro won with 53 per cent of the vote during Wednesday night’s by-election. He beat out John Middleton-Hope of the UCP by 1150 votes. In Read More
Making memories with those you love is what makes Christmas extra special. But for those who’ve lost loved ones, Christmas is a difficult holiday to get through. Abe Block, retired pastor, shares with BCN’Read More
There is going to be a change to Alberta’s electricity market. Officials say it will restore the balance between affordability, reliability and sustainability. Alberta’s Minister of Affordability and Utilities Nathan Neudorf joined BCN’Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met with western governors in Las Vegas recently. She got some face time with the South Dakota governor who is Donald Trump’s pick for Homeland Security Secretary. Our legislative reporter, Read More
As part of Giving Tuesday the annual Buy A Student A Breakfast campaign is on at the University of Lethbridge. The President of the U of L Alumni Association, Cyndi Crane, says that Uof L Read More
Alberta’s municipal elections will take place Oct 20, 2025. Lethbridge City officials say some big changes will be taking place next year. Bonnie Hilford, Elections Returning Officer and Lethbridge City Clerk says the modifications are in Read More
Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says Premier Smith and her party are taking a very strong line in protecting the oilsands in Fort McMurray under the Alberta Sovereignty Act, which many would argue is a Read More
