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 Fire dispatch services for Blood Tribe

Fire dispatch services for Blood Tribe

Heidi Echavarria February 24, 2025

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 under extreme cold warning

Southern Alberta under extreme cold warning

Heidi Echavarria February 18, 2025

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

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre hosts fundraising raffle

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre hosts fundraising raffle

Heidi Echavarria February 18, 2025

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

 Safety tips for your home and car during the long weekend

Safety tips for your home and car during the long

Heidi Echavarria February 14, 2025

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

 Tips to avoid romance fraud

Tips to avoid romance fraud

Heidi Echavarria February 14, 2025

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

 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

 Taber woman discovered to be wanted American killer

Taber woman discovered to be wanted American killer

Heidi Echavarria February 11, 2025

An American murderer, Sharon Kinne, wanted by authorities in the United States and Mexico had been living here in southern Alberta for nearly 50 years without being found by police. Our BCN Heidi Echavarria has this 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

 Career Fair at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Career Fair at Lethbridge Polytechnic

Heidi Echavarria January 31, 2025

More than one hundred vendors attended the Career Fair organized by Lethbridge Polytechnic on Thursday. Big Brothers-Big Sisters and the Army were some of the organizations who extended their invitation for attendees to join the Read More

 Urgent call for baby products

Urgent call for baby products

Heidi Echavarria January 31, 2025

The Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre ( LPCC), is running low on items. The Center provides support and education to people going through an unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. The place also offers services through workshops to 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

 Newly digitized Pincher Creek Echo collection

Newly digitized Pincher Creek Echo collection

Heidi Echavarria January 30, 2025

More than 120 years of Western Canadian history is now available in a collection digitized by the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village and the University of Lethbridge. The newly digitized Pincher Creek Echo collection, formerly known as Read More

 LPS and EMS partner for Tactical Emergency Medical Services

LPS and EMS partner for Tactical Emergency Medical Services

Heidi Echavarria January 28, 2025

When it comes to saving lives, every single second matters, that’s why Lethbridge Police along with Fire and Emergency Service partnered in the creation of the Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) program. The new 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 Police seek male suspect in sexual assault case

Lethbridge Police seek male suspect in sexual assault case

Heidi Echavarria January 24, 2025

Lethbridge Police are looking for a man who allegedly offered a ride to a 14-year-boy then sexually assaulted him in his car on January 17th. Police say the boy was offered the ride while walking 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

 University of Lehbridge’s Winter Career Fair

University of Lehbridge’s Winter Career Fair

Heidi Echavarria January 23, 2025

The highly anticipated Winter Career Fair at the University of Lethbridge attracted thousands of students to speak directly with employers about their needs, how to apply for positions and even how to get hired. Our Read More

 Lethbridge Police investigate body found in city’s northside

Lethbridge Police investigate body found in city’s northside

Heidi Echavarria January 23, 2025

Residents of a north Lethbridge neighborhood were shocked this morning when police knocked on their door to tell them a body had been found in their alley. Lethbridge Police Service was on the scene between 1Read 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

 Tariffs may impact economy in Sourthern Alberta

Tariffs may impact economy in Sourthern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria January 22, 2025

Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose tariffs on several countries, including Canada, continue to generate reactions among Canadian political experts. Lars Hallstrom, professor of political science at the U of L explains what would Read More

 Coaldale sale photo-radar van to town’s Citizens on Patrol

Coaldale sale photo-radar van to town’s Citizens on Patrol

Heidi Echavarria January 21, 2025

After Alberta’s Minister of Transportation recently allowed the use of photo radar only on playgrounds, construction zones and schools, the Town of Coaldale decided to repurposed its old photo radar van and put it 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

 Preparing for wildfire emergencies in Southern Alberta

Preparing for wildfire emergencies in Southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria January 17, 2025

More than 16 thousand hectares and damage to thousands of buildings is the result felt by Angelenos so far left by the fires in Los Angeles. Here in Alberta, we are no strangers to wildfires, so Read More

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  • Funding supports Indigenous-led recovery outreach in southern Alberta

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    The Renewal & Healing Centre has secured funding to launch Indigenous-led recovery outreach and traditional healing camps in Lethbridge and...

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