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
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
Whoop-Up Days 2025, the highly anticipated summer fair, returns to the Lethbridge & District Exhibition. From August 19-23, the festival, which aims to bring families and the community together, features programming that includes the Lethbridge & 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
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
U.S tariffs and federal government restrictions on the oil and gas sector continue to be major concerns for Albertans. Is there any hope for change? We chat about it with Alberta’s Minister of Read More
The 2025 federal election is quickly approaching, and we have the opportunity to discuss the issues with the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner NDP candidate: Jocelyn Johnson. Aired: April 9, 2025Read More
The 2025 federal election is quickly approaching, and we had the opportunity to discuss some of the issues with the Green Party candidate for the Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner riding: Andy Shadrack. Also, his reaction to the Leader’Read More
For the first time ever, Lethbridge will host the Vibe Fest. This event showcases the talent and artistic of fine arts, highlighting the University Centre for the Arts as a hub for creative talent in Read More
Watch the full interview with Marc Slingerland of the CHP hosted by BCN’s Landon Hickok, and how his campaign is striving to bring pro-life policies to the federal level.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
Voting time is approaching. The federal NDP candidate for Lethbridge, Nathan Svoboda, stopped by the BCN office and spoke about what he has to offer the Lethbridge community if elected to represent the city in Read More
Lots happening in the political arena, with a federal election underway, and of course, the ongoing tariff war. Alberta’s premier has laid out a list of nine demands to federal leaders. So, here to 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
Not a day goes by that someone’s property isn’t damaged by an airline. But one southern Alberta woman spent months fighting with Air Canada after her infant carrier was damaged and the airline Read More
Watch the full interview with Chris Spearman following his announcement on running for Lethbridge MP as a liberal candidate.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
This Saturday, March 15, Lethbridge Polytechnic will hold its Winter Open House. This event invites prospective students, along with their families and community members, to visit the campus and learn about over 60 programs offered at the 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
In local news, a group of organizations in Southern Alberta has launched a new economic initiative to enable success amidst US tariffs, which will likely be disruptive to the provincial economy because the Alberta government Read More
The 2025 edition of Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure is ready to kick off and offer new things. The show will be held March 13-15 at the Agri-Food Hub to ensure an enhanced and engaging Read More
Although February is almost over and with it, Black History Month, it’s good to continue to remember throughout the year the achievements and events that marked the history of black people. With cultural food 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
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Lethbridge awaits provincial EMS review to preserve integrated service
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