The sport of powerlifting continues to gain traction. A local powerlifter is a defending world champion and is set to go back to England to challenge for the title again later this year. BCN’s Micah Quinn has more on the 72-year-old powerlifter and what motivates him to keep going.Read More
Applied agri-food research is an important topic that has continued to remain underfunded. That’s according to Executive Director Ken Coles, who works for Farming Smarter in Lethbridge. Coles presented at SACPA today earlier today. He says that Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions Program is encouraging farmers to reduce their nitrogen fertilizer use by 30 per cent […]Read More
As part of Truth and Reconciliation week, the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta has brought a booth to Lethbridge College. It is giving people an opportunity to learn more about what the Sixties Scoop was. The president of the society, Sandra Relling, says it’s important to educate people on what it was as it […]Read More
Staff from the Lethbridge School Division’s Education Centre held a circle exercise today as part of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation week. The exercise represented an indigenous child being taken from their home and put into a residential school. Melanie Morrow, with the School Division says this type of activity is important in order […]Read More
If you happen to drive down Great Bear Boulevard on the westside, you might notice a few Blackfoot art pieces. Three indigenous artists completed several pieces including a big mural outside Fire Station 5 that reflects Blackfoot culture and territory in our city. Hali Heavy Shield, the artist behind the mural, says it’s truly an […]Read More
Oki. It means hello or welcome in the traditional Blackfoot language. Lethbridge is celebrating Truth and Reconciliation Week. New signs for the city’s official Blackfoot greeting were displayed on Wednesday morning at Park Place Mall to showcase Indigenous artists. As Video Journalist Micah Quinn explains, these new pieces will be shown off at various places […]Read More
A battle between members of Alberta’s criminal defense lawyer associations and the province is heating up. As of Monday, defense lawyers in Alberta are no longer taking legal aid cases. Protests have been held in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer as lawyers are not happy. Greg White, a defense lawyer from the Michael Dietrich Law […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge has a new scholarship and it’s designed to offer more opportunities to Blackfoot student athletes. It’s called the Saokiawakaasi Scholarship and it’s specifically for first year athletes. The director of Pronghorn Athletics explains the specific qualifications they looked for when selecting a recipient. “It was very specific it did need to […]Read More
If you take a drive down 5th St in Downtown Lethbridge you might notice the Oliver Block building. It was constructed in 1900 and was in disrepair just a few years ago as it was set to be torn down, paving the way for a parking lot. In 2017, the building was bought and underwent […]Read More
Orange Shirt Day is coming up on Friday. It is meant to honour Indigenous peoples who were taken from their homes and forced into residential schools across Canada. It is also a time to showcase the stories and healing of families who are survivors of the schools. Marilyn Contois, a Library Technician from Indigenous Services […]Read More
In preparation for Flair Airlines flying into YQL, construction has picked up once again at the Lethbridge airport. In order to accommodate the larger aircraft that will be on the tarmac this winter, the airport had to make some renovations. Some of the changes include increasing the holding room capacity after passengers go through screening, […]Read More
A video has surfaced online of a senior who was allegedly left on the floor of the Lethbridge Medical Clinic after collapsing. Dave Woods, a nearby witness who recorded the incident says he was appalled that nobody in the office allegedly tried to help the man as he was lying on the floor in pain. […]Read More
Over the weekend, spectators, including Alberta Premier Jason Kenney watched the races here in Lethbridge. BCN’s Naveen Day was in attendance and says Kenney was also honoured with a Blackfoot name. Indian horse relays are an adrenaline rush both for the players and the spectators. The sport, which is hundreds of years old has recently […]Read More
Truth and Reconciliation week kicked off in Lethbridge this morning where the Metis and Reconciliation Flags were raised outside city hall. Many took part in the flag raising including Blackfoot Elder Mike Bruised Head. Bruised Head says he would like to see the idea of reconciliation happen all the time, not just for one week. […]Read More
Lethbridge West NDP MLA Shannon Phillips along with NDP Critic for Advanced Education David Eggen shared their thoughts on how the Alberta government can better support young people who choose to study and work in the province. Phillips says a good strategy to get post-secondary students to not only come to Lethbridge to study but […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been promoting many of our natural resources including hydrogen. Hydrogen appears to be in abundance in Alberta and many argue it is a solid alternative fuel source. John Sutherland is the CEO of Alberta H2. He says what is great about hydrogen is that it is a byproduct from the […]Read More
Many first responders came to the aid of Kathryn Linder who was taken hostage in a downtown business over the summer. Now more than two months after the frightening knife attack, Linder is saying thank you to all the emergency officials who saved her life on the fateful day. Angela Stewart has the story. Read More
Following the first week of back to classes, Lethbridge Transit says they are happy to see transit ridership numbers up. Officials say the amount of riders has increased by more than 50 per cent. Tim Sanderson, the General Manager for Lethbridge Transit, says they suspect the high numbers are due to everyone coming back following […]Read More
The Music Lab, a local non-for-profit organization is promoting some new music through a concert that will be taking place this weekend. This event will be the first of its kind for our city as it’s a chance to hear some music from around the world. The title of the concert is called ‘Sound of […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge opened the Iikaisskini Gathering Centre. Iikaisskini means Low Horn. It is named in honour of one of the university’s most iconic figures, Dr. Leroy Little Bear. Officials say it is an integral space for Indigenous students and the campus community to come together in ceremony, celebration and learning. “It’s an attestation […]Read More
If you have never been to a Warrior Horse Relay, you don’t know what you are missing. And for those in Lethbridge, you will get your chance to get up close to them September 23 to 25. A warrior horse relay is an exciting horse and rider team event that takes place on a racetrack. […]Read More
The City of Lethbridge along with many of our first responders will be holding an emergency training scenario on Wednesday. This full-scale exercise will imitate an actual emergency and how police, fire and EMS would respond accordingly. Emergency Preparedness Manager for the city, Luke Palmer, explains what Wednesday’s scenario will look like and where it […]Read More
As part of Truth and Reconciliation week, Lethbridge College is unveiling a new exhibit that will showcase some of the experiences of the Sixties Scoop survivors. The Manager of Indigenous Services at the College, Lowell Yellowhorn, says this type of exhibit is important as it will educate the students about many on-going past and present […]Read More
Many from around Lethbridge including past and present members of the Royal Canadian Legion took part in a memorial service that coincided with the Queen’s funeral today. A former member of the British Armed Forces who was at the ceremony, says it was truly an honour to work with her for the last eight years. […]Read More
The countdown to one of Lethbridge’s last summer festivals is on. This Saturday’s Coulee Fest will be the first festival Lethbridge College has hosted since the pandemic. Admission is free and attendees can take in live music, interactive program showcases and lots of food and drink. Jojo Kariuki is the college’s Student Association Vice President […]Read More
The annual Citizens Walkabout event took place this morning. Participants walked throughout downtown Lethbridge raising awareness of disability rights. As Angela Stewart reports, one participant says she would like to see more inclusivity, not just in the community but nationally as well. Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has a warning to not fall victim to sextortion. It is a form of blackmail where young people are being targeted and 91 per cent are male. As Angela Stewart reports, the Lethbridge School Divisions are taking action to spread awareness of the danger, as an increase in cases are being […]Read More
Give what you can and take what you need. That’s the motto for the new Little Free Pantry that has been set up in Coaldale. The idea was started by volunteers in the community called the Youth DO Crew. The pantry is full of food and supplies for those who have need in the town. […]Read More
A drug treatment court that was started in November of 2020 is having a big impact in Lethbridge. The court was the topic of discussion during a SAPCA session at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization on Thursday. Chelsey De Groot, the Regional Director for the Lethbridge Drug Treatment Court program says the initiative has been […]Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes are set to finish the last few games of their preseason schedule this weekend. Players and coaches are gearing up for the start of the regular season, which begins on September 24th. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, there was a strong feeling of hope for the future of the team in the […]Read More
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