An overhaul of Alberta’s disability-income system has moved from political debate to reality, with tens of thousands of Albertans transferred from the long-standing Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program to a new benefit Read More
Online gambling is expanding in Alberta—but what does that mean for players, families, and communities? With the province opening its regulated online iGaming market, Albertans can now place casino and sports bets from almost Read More
April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to promote inclusion and support. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria introduces us to a Read More
It’s National Public Health Week across the country, a time to recognize the vital role public health practitioners play in improving our health and well-being. This week the University of Lethbridge is highlighting how Read More
Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the environment. The event will feature a seed swap, free compost, workshops, and exhibitors focused Read More
Maybe you have heard of someone who has been accidentally poisoned. Across the country this week has been proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week, and physicians are reminding everyone there are simple but important steps you Read More
As we continue talking about donations, it’s clear they reflect the care and generosity within the community. Lethbridge Family Services has received a $10,000 donation from the Frank Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers. Michelle Gallucci, Read More
A generous new donation of $250,000 has been made to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. The donors, Bart and Cynthia Davies, say cardiac disease touches nearly every family in some way. Like many others, they also Read More
The group Friends of Medicare is holding what it calls a National Day of Action to oppose two-tiered healthcare, in particularly Alberta’s Bill 11. That bill would allow doctors to work in both public and Read More
After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More
Health care costs for refugees and asylum claimants have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising from $60 million to nearly $1 billion this year, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. What’s behind the surge, and Read More
As of Wednesday, Country musician Corb Lund’s petition to outlaw new coal mines in the eastern slope of the Rockies is ready to collect signatures. Elections Alberta received Lund’s application for the Citizen’Read More
Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest death camp, by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945. The day, established by the United Nations, honours the millions of Read More
Human Concern International (HCI), a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is relying on the generosity of Canadians to support nearly 1,500 children in Gaza affected by ongoing violence. Usama Khan, Advisor to the Global CEO of Read More
This morning, members of the Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association (LFCA) donated toys for children receiving medical care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, while their families stay temporarily at the Ronald McDonald House. Read More
The recent fatal dog attack in Nova Scotia, in which a 13–year-old boy was killed while riding his bike, has raised concerns across the country about public safety and responsible pet ownership. While such cases Read More
Since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last Saturday, expert opinions have multiplied regarding the future of Venezuelan oil amidst negotiations being pursued by the White House and the new Venezuelan administration, considering Read More
Reading the Bible is not merely a matter of religious or cultural tradition. Even when Scripture is approached for these reasons—or simply out of curiosity—it has the power to bring about a deep Read More
Well-known Lethbridge doctor Vivien Suttorp has taken on a new role. She has been named the new Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province of Alberta. She is the permanent replacement for Dr. Deena Read More
As the cost of living rises and winter sets in, life on the streets is getting even harder. We’re joined by Ken Kissick, co-founder of Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge, to talk about homelessness Read More
An innovative approach to breast cancer surgery has arrived in Lethbridge. On Tuesday, the Magseed and Magtrace Pilot Project implanted its first magnetically guided tumor localization seed—about the size of a grain of rice, Read More
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that inspires acts of generosity around the world. It’s also a timely reminder that the well-known Giving Machine program is currently underway, running from November 13 to December 8 Read More
While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More
On this day 24 years ago, we were glued to our TV’s watching as the two tallest buildings in New York came crashing to the ground. The terrorist attack on 9-11 changed the world forever. Read More
The Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Lethbridge will receive nearly 61-thousand dollars as part of the Government of Alberta’s increased support for these eight centres in the region. The province is boosting Read More
Over 100 young people from Lethbridge, Calgary, Brooks, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Manitoba gathered to do some street preaching this past weekend in Lethbridge. Their journey began at Henderson Lake Park and continued to Major Magrath Read More
Organ donations are on the rise in Alberta and that’s good news for people waiting for what is, in some cases, a life-saving transplant. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria has this story of a Taber Read More
The City of Lethbridge is moving forward with critical upgrades to its Water Treatment Plant. A total of 67.2 million dollars is being invested into these upgrades, 42.3 million dollars will be allocated for a new water Read More
The Coaldale Summer Festival returns. From August 8th to 10th, residents and visitors will celebrate this time-honored event featuring music, food, family fun, and local pride. Clayton Varjassy, Community Experience Manager for the Town of Read More
Every time you donate blood, you save three lives, and it only takes an hour. Donating blood is an altruistic act for millions of Canadian, but more donors are always needed. Canadian Blood Services is Read More
