Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and NDP nominee for Lethbridge-West Rob Miyashiro spoke in front of reporters in Lethbridge on Tuesday following Health Minister Adriana LaGrange’s announcement on Alberta’s new Primary Care Agency.Read More
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
Full interviews with Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi and NDP Shadow Minister for Health Sarah Hoffman.Read More
The province is looking at tweaking the Alberta Bill of Rights. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, it will include strengthening firearm and property rights. He says this will offer the government a playbook Read More
For the first time in history, Canadian war brides from the Second World War will be meeting together in Lethbridge. The Canadian War Brides and Families Association is anticipating the arrival of hundreds of women Read More
With the federal government’s gun buyback legislation continuing a number of gun owners here in Alberta are wondering what their rights are. Leighton Grey is an Alberta constitutional lawyer who was actually involved in Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced that 8.6 billion dollars will be going towards building more schools and creating around 200-thousand new spaces for students over the next seven years. According to our legislative reporter, and the Read More
Hard to believe fall is here already! So, how are things looking on the economic front for Lethbridge and southern Alberta? Real estate, employment, the Ag sector. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher breaks it all down Read More
With China retaliating against Canada’s tariff on Chinese made vehicles with a tariff of their own on Canadian canola that will severely impact our agriculture industry. Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Read More
Many dream of living a life of relaxation as they reach their golden years and settle into retirement. The reality for many seniors, however, is that there are often times feelings of isolation and loneliness. Read More
For the first time ever, Lethbridge will be hosting the Alberta Fire Chiefs Conference. The annual event will take place in May of 2028. Dominika Wojcik, senior director, communications at Tourism Lethbridge says the three-day event Read More
It is back to school time and for many parents it can be a stressful time. So much money needed for back-to-school supplies and clothes for the kids. When it comes to opening our wallets, Read More
Medicine Hat Mayor Linnsie Clark says she feels vindicated following a Calgary judge’s ruling that she will be reinstated along with her full salary.Read More
Jasper residents have been making their way back to their homes in the Rocky Mountain town. Sadly 30 per cent of the town’s structures, including a number of homes and businesses, were wiped out by Read More
The Alberta legislature has taken a break over the summer, but it doesn’t mean politics has. In fact, there is still a lot to talk about including fires, rallies and court cases. Here to Read More
Poor air quality can affect anyone. Wildfires from AB and BC continue to contaminate our air. According to Dr. Allison Gonsalves, Medical officer with Alberta Health Services, there is no safe limit when it comes Read More
The Alberta NDP have opened nominations to replace Shannon Phillips for the Lethbridge West riding. A by-election must be held by January the first. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, this seat is a Read More
A recent poll says not much has changed when it comes to support for the Alberta NDP now that Naheed Nenshi has taken over from Rachel Notley. According to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, the Read More
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for our region. Apparently the 30 plus degree temperatures will be sticking with us the rest of the week.Read More
There are many differing opinions on how things should be run in Alberta. One conservative grassroots organization called the 1905 Committee has some policy ideas that are picking up steam. Nadine Wellwood, co-founder of the 1905 Committee, Read More
Some political experts feel that former Calgary Mayor, Naheed Nenshi, who is the new leader of the Alberta NDP is more of a centrist and that may cause some infighting within the party with those Read More
Shawanda Backfat is an Indigenous filmmaker from southern Alberta. She recently teamed up with Telus Storyhive allowing her to create the short film called The Old People. Shawanda joins us from Siksika Nation to talk Read More
The wife of former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein has died. Colleen Klein was 83 years old. Lisa Pinder wrote on social media that her mother had a brief period of failing health. She says her mom Read More
The summer season is quickly approaching – so how are things shaping up on the economic front over the next number of months for Lethbridge and Southern Alberta? Despite these tough economic times, there is some 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
Some sobering stats in our province which show that more than 18-hundred Albertans died from a drug overdose last year. But according to our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, there is some good news on the Read More
A class action lawsuit has been launched on behalf of a 34-year old St. Albert woman who says she sustained injuries as a result of taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Cold Lake, Alberta lawyer, Leighton Grey, Read More
The Roxy Theatre in Coleman, Alberta has been nominated as one of 12 finalists for the National Trust for Canada’s “The Next Great Save” competition this year. The theatre itself is a National Historic Site Read More
Grandparents play an important role in a family. Being a part of their grandchildren’s’ upbringing is exciting, and understanding when advice and help are welcomed by the parents is important too. Tim Seim, Seniors 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
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2027 Operating Budget deliberations recap
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Canada Bans Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Dave Naylor
Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids...
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Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge
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Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13
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Alberta Separation Is Far From Over | Brian Lilley
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County dust suppression applications open until July 12
People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season....
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