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 Lethbridge Police expands downtown policing unit

Lethbridge Police expands downtown policing unit

Heidi Echavarria February 13, 2025

Community, business owners and even negative users will notice the presence of more police members in the downtown area. Ryan Darroch, Sergeant with Lethbridge Police Services, says the Downtown Police Unit adds six officers and Read More

 United Way’s Boost initiative receives $50,000 donation

United Way’s Boost initiative receives $50,000 donation

Heidi Echavarria February 12, 2025

Boost is a new initiative that offers support to families facing financial hardship. Payment of overdue rent and utilities, as well as assistance with food and hygiene needs are part of the support Boost aims Read More

 City of Lethbridge preparing community for emergencies

City of Lethbridge preparing community for emergencies

Heidi Echavarria February 11, 2025

Events like floods and fires happen when we least expect them, so it’s important to learn about emergency social services. The City of Lethbridge is inviting the community to join the ESS to support Read More

 Lethbridge Police Chief receives King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

Lethbridge Police Chief receives King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

Heidi Echavarria February 5, 2025

Lethbridge’s police chief is a little more decorated these days. The King Charles the third Coronation Medal was awarded to Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, in recognition of his outstanding performance at the helm of the Read More

 Tips to heating homes and keeping warm in the winter

Tips to heating homes and keeping warm in the winter

Heidi Echavarria February 5, 2025

As temperatures drop, we need to remember that home fires become even more frequent during this time of year when we encounter cold snaps. To keep our guard up when it comes to safety, Troy Read More

 Research in Lethbridge on cancer-fighting power in Plants

Research in Lethbridge on cancer-fighting power in Plants

Heidi Echavarria February 4, 2025

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

 Lethbridge Polytechnic kicks off Black History month

Lethbridge Polytechnic kicks off Black History month

Heidi Echavarria February 4, 2025

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

 Addiction experts warn of the consequences of marijuana use

Addiction experts warn of the consequences of marijuana use

Heidi Echavarria February 3, 2025

Every day marijuana becomes more socially acceptable, but according to experts, with negative consequences for those who use it. Although many use marijuana to reduce stress or anxiety, addiction experts warn that it is nothing Read More

 February is Psychology month

February is Psychology month

Heidi Echavarria February 3, 2025

February begins and it is the month of psychology, which according to Canadian Psychological Association has its roots in science that seek to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. Its emergence, according to researchers, was Read More

 Lethbridge showcases city projects

Lethbridge showcases city projects

Heidi Echavarria January 30, 2025

Community Conversation is the perfect time for the City to showcase its projects while also receiving feedback from the community. The event also serves as a stage for those looking to educate themselves or simply Read More

 Cardiac Science Gala will be held in Lethbridge

Cardiac Science Gala will be held in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria January 27, 2025

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

 Lethbridge Family Services’ Spring to Light Gala

Lethbridge Family Services’ Spring to Light Gala

Heidi Echavarria January 24, 2025

The Spring to Light Benefit Gala is the big event Lethbridge Family Services is hosting. During the gala, well-known Canadian actor Rick Mercer will be the guest speaker. The Executive Director at LFS, Sandra Mintz, Read More

 Fire codes in Alberta and Lethbridge

Fire codes in Alberta and Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria January 22, 2025

Fire codes exist to protect people in their homes, workplaces, and public places. After the fires in Los Angeles many began thinking about building codes. The Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services Chief, Troy Hicks, says Read More

 Man shares his inspiring journey of resilience overcoming addictions

Man shares his inspiring journey of resilience overcoming addictions

Heidi Echavarria January 20, 2025

Overcoming the world of drugs is possible. From the streets and addictions, to running a recovery center for people fighting those addictions. That is the story shared with us by the Executive Director of Fresh Read More

 Looting and arson an issue in L.A. wildfire

Looting and arson an issue in L.A. wildfire

Jeannette Rocher January 13, 2025

As the death toll and amount of destruction rises in Los Angeles due to wildfires it seems some are trying to cash in on an opportunity, be it political or otherwise. Here once again to Read More

 Firefighters have higher risk of cancer diagnosis than the general public

Firefighters have higher risk of cancer diagnosis than the general

Heidi Echavarria January 10, 2025

Since January 2024, Canada recognized January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. This follows the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifying firefighting as a known human carcinogen in June 2022. According to Statistics Canada, firefighters have a 9% Read More

 Scientific benefits of praying and reading the Bible

Scientific benefits of praying and reading the Bible

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2025

Science now recognizes that reading the Bible and praying are beneficial to our lives. Our BCN’s Heidi Echavaria chatted with the Lead Pastor of Parallel Church, Kelly Stickel who gives more insight.Read More

 L.A.’s disgust with mayor and California government officials

L.A.’s disgust with mayor and California government officials

Jeannette Rocher January 9, 2025

Jeannette Rocher speaks with our U.S. correspondent, Lisa Daftari who resides in Los Angeles and was on fire evacuation alert as of Thursday (Jan 2). She describes the devastation and the disgust with the city’Read More

 Faith goals as resolutions for 2025

Faith goals as resolutions for 2025

Heidi Echavarria January 7, 2025

While many think about making resolutions to improve the physical body, as Christians we must remember what the apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy 4:8. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising Read More

 Plans for new building for Lethbridge’s Streets Alive Mission

Plans for new building for Lethbridge’s Streets Alive Mission

Heidi Echavarria January 7, 2025

New year, new projects to develop and, of course, new blessings. Streets Alive Mission began the year with the takeover and immediate demolition and remodeling of what will be the new building of its mission Read More

 Nutrition tips for New Year’s resolutions

Nutrition tips for New Year’s resolutions

Heidi Echavarria January 6, 2025

A new year often means new year resolutions. It’s an opportunity for a fresh start for many of us and implementing healthier habits into our lives. Heidi Echavarria spoke with a nutrition expert about Read More

 Donating Cell phones to assist victims of violence

Donating Cell phones to assist victims of violence

Heidi Echavarria January 3, 2025

Technology has long served as a safety measure. A cell phone, for example, can get you out of a bind during an emergency. That’s why Lethbridge Family Services and other charities are continuing, for Read More

 Christmas Hope assists over 9,000 people

Christmas Hope assists over 9,000 people

Heidi Echavarria January 3, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of many, Christmas Hope agencies assisted over 9,200 hundred people this Christmas season. The campaign aims to help those in need by providing toys to children and food hampers to families. Danielle Read More

 Visiting food banks is not just about poverty

Visiting food banks is not just about poverty

Heidi Echavarria December 20, 2024

It seems that everyday food banks are becoming indispensable for many families. What was once a temporary way to provide food in times of need, has become important even for families who have jobs, but Read More

 Osteopathy: A mix of wellness treatments

Osteopathy: A mix of wellness treatments

Naveen Day December 13, 2024

Osteopathy is a holistic approach to health that uses manual techniques to restore balance and function in the body.  According to Mitchell Lawrence, an osteopathic manual therapist, many of his clients say the treatment they Read More

 Buy a student breakfast at University of Lethbridge

Buy a student breakfast at University of Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria December 3, 2024

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

 Cannabis and other substances misused to manage ADHD symptoms

Cannabis and other substances misused to manage ADHD symptoms

Heidi Echavarria December 2, 2024

Using scientifically unapproved substances to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder seems to be on the rise. Mark Davids, Manager of accessibility services with Lethbridge Polytechnic, explains how marijuana and other substances Read More

 Fresh Start Recovery helping those battling addictions

Fresh Start Recovery helping those battling addictions

Heidi Echavarria November 29, 2024

There is still hope for those battling addictions and willing to get help. Facilities in southern Alberta like Fresh Start Recovery offer a huge positive contribution to the community. The Executive Director at Fresh Start Read More

 Living with COPD

Living with COPD

Hal Roberts November 28, 2024

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD Awareness month, and according to Statistics Canada over 840,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with this condition. However, the Canadian Lung Association predicts that there are over 2 million people Read More

 Police host Car Seat Check Stop in Lethbridge

Police host Car Seat Check Stop in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria November 27, 2024

A car seat check stop program was carried out today by the Lethbridge Police Services. The initiative seeks to ensure child occupant restraints are properly installed, answer questions and provide installation advice. The Sargent in Read More

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  • Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

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    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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  • Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

    June 4, 2026 June 4, 2026

    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

    June 4, 2026 June 4, 2026

    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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    June 3, 2026 June 3, 2026

    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

    June 2, 2026 June 2, 2026

    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

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    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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