A Lethbridge organization who is renowned for its work in community support services is taking an opportunity to provide students with school supplies during the summer break. For the eighth consecutive year, MyCityCare Lethbridge launched Read More
The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association brings to life one of the most anticipated cultural celebrations for the Latino community and culture lovers, Latin Fest 2025. This is a celebration of roots, identity, and joy that highlights Read More
Addiction doesn’t start with a needle or a bottle. It often starts with silence, stigma, and pain. Behind every statistic is a story, and behind every story, a person who is searching for hope. Read More
When we think of farming, we think of big pieces of machinery working in the fields. But smaller digital technology is playing an increasingly important role. For the second year in a row, a digital Read More
Summer is here, which means kids will be home for the holidays, allowing them to manipulate their devices even more. Due to the growing trend of child sexual abuse material (images and videos created using Read More
Modernization work has begun in the emergency department at Raymond Hospital in southern Alberta. According to Alberta Health Services, the work aims to improve facilities and patient flow, along with renovations to the laboratory and Read More
A new report from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms has come up with some interesting findings on the physical, social and economic impacts of the Covid lockdowns. Joining us from Calgary to chat about Read More
Lethbridge County and surrounding communities are joining forces on a new strategy to strengthen disaster response. The Regional Emergency Management Plan also includes the towns of Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and the Village of Barons. Read More
Pickleball is a sport that seems to be growing in popularity be leaps and bounds. Why is that – what’s it all about? Richard Boras is one of the directors at the Coaldale Pickleball Club Read More
Starting in June, the Coaldale & Picture Butte RCMP will equip all frontline officers with body-worn cameras. The Mounties say it’s part of their ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization. Sgt. Mike Numan, Read More
We all want to live life as healthily as we possibly can, and increasingly, people seem to be looking to natural health solutions. Today’s guest has some different approaches to achieving health. Joining us Read More
A local not-for-profit organization is asking the community to help them raise 100 thousand dollars to fight child sex slavery. The group Not4Sale is holding a fundraising gala this Friday, May 23rd, in Parallel Church Read More
To protect Alberta’s aquatic habitat, the Alberta government will require mandatory inspections of all watercrafts entering the province starting June 1. In a statement from the Government of Alberta says, Zebra and quagga mussels destroy Read More
The 2025 Canadian College Baseball World Series is being hosted this week in Lethbridge. From Thursday until May 18th the collegiate baseball teams from across western Canada are battling at the Spitz Stadium. Josh Burgmann, Pitching 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
Many strategies are used to achieve positive behavioral outcomes among young people. Sports and cognitive board games are among these alternatives. Studies have shown that chess makes strategic thinking in those who play it, which Read More
Almost 20 thousand dollars is the donation that Street Alive Mission received from the Giving Machine initiative. As part of the Light of World, the initiative wraps up the 2024 campaign giving to the community what received Read More
The University of Lethbridge has a fascinating connection to NASA, as they have studied the effects of a changing hostile environment on astronauts while in space. Dr. Gerlinde Metz is a neuroscientist at ULeth. Following Read More
Community support initiatives are common in Lethbridge, such as the fundraising campaign to support the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN). The initiative to raise awareness and funds is led by the Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology Read More
Investing in education is one of the best ways to ensure a nation’s social and economic development, and the YMCA of Lethbridge is doing just that. At its annual awards ceremony, the YMCA of Read More
This Monday, the University of Lethbridge (U of L) kick off its annual Indigenous Awareness Week to promote the spirit of reconciliation. Lindi Shade, Indigenous Services Manager at the U of L, says the event Read More
If you love Broadway musicals, a very famous one is coming to Lethbridge. Mamma Mia will be hitting the stage at the Knights of Columbus Eggplant Theatre. It’s being put on by Catholic Central Read More
Lethbridge Family Services is about to celebrate its first Spring to Light Benefit Gala. The fundraising event, to be held on April 25, recognizes LFS’s 115 years of service to the community. Michelle Gallucci, Director, Advancement &Read More
The Southern Alberta Cardiac Centre of Excellence has received a huge boost in its fundraising campaign. A private donation of 500 hundred thousand dollars came in today from local resident, Shilpa Stocker, who shares why she Read More
For the first time in Canada, kindergarten students are being required to take standardized tests. Many parents and teachers are unhappy with this move, as they feel it puts undue pressure on young children and Read More
In local news, The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Public Safety Communications Centre will now be providing fire dispatch services for – Blood Tribe Emergency Services. The collaboration between the two southern Alberta organizations was announced Read More
Southern Alberta is under an extreme cold warning. The LOW temperatures that were reached in Lethbridge will continue tonight but will drastically increase throughout the week. Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change 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
We’ve got a big weekend ahead of us, it’s Valentine’s Day, and also the Family Day long weekend, at least here in Alberta. And with that, folks could be hitting the road Read More
It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air – but so are romance scams. Wes Lafortune, Media Relations with the Better Business Bureau explains how to avoid these pretend Romeo and Juliets who Read More
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Green Acres Foundation celebrates southern Alberta Seniors
Green Acres Foundation invited members of all their southern Alberta locations on Thursday to a celebration that commemorated Seniors Week....
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Lethbridge Police hosts K9 seminar for western Canadian units
Lethbridge got some four-legged visitors this week. Police dogs from across western Canada were in town to participate in some...
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Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition
St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty...
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Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy
Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name...
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Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week
As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its...
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Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition
St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty...
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Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy
Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name...
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Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week
As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its...
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property...
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