Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week program. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, its objective is to empower women, and to provide essential skills in the trades field.Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird is a local business owner, and says she has experienced barriers first hand, when it comes to getting started. She told […]Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. Others had to borrow laptops and Chromebooks from their schools. But thanks to a $100,000 donation from ATB Financial, students’ technology […]Read More
Nominations are now open for the leadership of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta. Paul Hinman was the Interim leader, but now he’s throwing his hat in the ring to try to become the party’s full time leader. One of the policies the party is campaigning on is the implementation of an Alberta Police Force […]Read More
Within 48 hours, a total of 35 bikes were donated to be distributed to kids in need in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative started after a private Facebook post between community collaborators really took off.Read More
A local man is asking drivers to slow their roll when they make their way through neighbourhoods. The Slow Your Roll campaign started last year after an unfortunate car accident that ended in the death of a 10-year-old in Lethbridge. Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
Local community groups and nonprofits in our city are set to receive some much needed financial help. Applications for the Community Event Support Grant and Community Capital Support Grant are now being accepted by the City of Lethbridge. Lori Harasem is the Recreation and Culture Development Manager for the City, and she says that many […]Read More
It may be a hot real estate market in Southern Alberta, but buying or selling a home amid a pandemic comes with its own challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown millions of people’s financial plans off the rails, and that certainly includes home buying. Even amid economic and health restriction uncertainties, Jeff Reimer with Royal […]Read More
Tuesday marks Volunteer Recognition Day. It salutes those in our city who dedicate their time to helping out in the community. Volunteer Lethbridge has been a staple in our city for 40 years, and they are highlighting and celebrating volunteers who make a difference. Chelsea Eastman is the Volunteer Program Manager for Volunteer Lethbridge. She […]Read More
The Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre is the new proposed name for a cultural facility that is parked next to Henderson Lake and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The name Bunka means culture in Japanese. As Micah Quinn explains, the centre is on budget, and is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.Read More
Exhibition Park is home to plenty of Southern Alberta staples, including Whoop-Up Days. The building is currently host to Alberta Health Services COVID-19 immunization centre. Alberta premier, Jason Kenney, announced recently his optimism for large scale events like the Calgary Stampede and Whoop-Up days. “As more people become immune, we will be able to get […]Read More
An Edmonton man will put on his walking shoes and make a 500 kilometre trek from Lethbridge to Edmonton from July 7th to the 23rd. He’s doing this to raise money and awareness in the battle against lung disease. As Micah Quinn reports, this Walk to Breathe fundraiser holds a personal meaning for this walker.Read More
A trial, following jury selection began Monday for a husband and wife accused of trying to smuggle cocaine into Canada at the Coutts border crossing in December of 2017. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 84 bricks of cocaine, weighing 99 kilograms from the cab of a truck carrying a load of produce from California […]Read More
It’s no secret that businesses have been struggling since the pandemic started, but some establishments have found it extremely difficult to keep afloat particularly when the province repeatedly opens and shuts down. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher spoke with a local restaurant owner who says she’s thankful for the latest provincial grant (Small and Medium Enterprise Relaunch […]Read More
A donation centre was started last year in Lethbridge as a way of combating the pandemic and the huge losses that many families have incurred. As Micah Quinn explains, staff say they are in need of a number of donations to help out the less fortunate in our city.Read More
A local entrepreneur is collecting carts for cash. It all started for Braydee Dahl when he was just 15. The young man says that his business has allowed him to buy a truck and even pay for the insurance on it. Dahl has a partnership with five grocery stores in Lethbridge to pick up carts […]Read More
The City of Lethbridge is calling on Indigenous artists to participate in a special project. The city is in the process of community engagement for an ongoing public art program, which will see local artists’ work displayed throughout the city. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the vision of this project is to highlight specific calls to […]Read More
Bike enthusiasts are being encouraged to don their helmets and jump on their bicycles for a good cause. The Great Cycle Challenge Canada raises money for programming and cancer research for sick kids who are battling the disease. Anyone in Canada can join in, including anyone here in Lethbridge. Last year the event had 52,000 […]Read More
Farmers are facing a number of challenges today especially during the pandemic. That is according to Lynn Jacobson, President of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture. Another issue is coaling mining in the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Jacobson owns a mostly irrigated farm near Enchant, Alberta and he says that farmers are worried about […]Read More
The municipal election is coming up in October. We have already seen a number of candidates in Lethbridge come forward — Marissa Black is one of them. Black has a background in biology and agricultural research. She says she’s passionate about bringing marginalized voices to the table, along with environmental issues. She also says it […]Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged 35 year old Wesley Johnson with numerous drug related offences. During a traffic stop on Wednesday, officers noticed activities consistent with drug trafficking and noticed that Johnson was also in possession of a loaded firearm. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley reports.Read More
MyCityCare in Lethbridge is putting on the Cinderella Project And Tux Shop for students who are graduating, but might not be able to afford the cost of a special suit or dress. As Micah Quinn explains, students will be transported into a room where their graduation dreams will come true.Read More
Lethbridge is participating in its first City Nature Challenge. Residents can download the iNaturalist app, and then document the nature they find by taking a picture, and sharing it. The Resource Development Coordinator for the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, Curtis Goodman, says this is a great way to get outdoors and explore the vast beauty […]Read More
MacLeans Magazine came out with its top communities in the country in which to live and work in 2021. Coming in at number 9 is Brooks, Alberta. Brooks is the only city in southern Alberta to crack the top 10. Researchers based their results on incidents of crime, affordability, population growth, and internet accessibility. Brooks […]Read More
Midwifery has become increasingly popular in southern Alberta. Lethbridge Community Midwives are keeping a waitlist to meet the demand. During the pandemic, many women are choosing stay-at-home births. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley spoke with local midwives, along with a new mom about her experience.Read More
The City of Lethbridge has released a summary of the Lethbridge Police Service Action Plan. The full document drafted by LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, and the Lethbridge Police Commission was sent to Justice Minister and Solicitor General Kaycee Madu on the evening of April 11, according to commission chair Rob vanSpronsen. This plan is in […]Read More
For a second straight year, the Memorial Cup has been cancelled. The Canadian Hockey League, which represents the Western Hockey League announced today there are too many barriers with COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and quarantine requirements. Lethbridge Hurricanes head coach, Brent Kisio shared his reaction with Bridge City News. “It’s tough. You want your players […]Read More
More than half of the COVID-19 cases in Alberta are variants of the virus. On Sunday, the variant accounted for more than 80 percent of cases. These variants are known to make individuals sicker, at a faster rate. As of Tuesday, there are 504 active cases of COVID-19 in Lethbridge. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. […]Read More
A petition has been created in Lethbridge for the city to fund a multi use outdoor sports court. The proposed item was at an Economic Standing Policy Committee meeting, which was received as information back on March 24. The court, which may double as a rink, would be funded through the city’s capital improvement program […]Read More
Lethbridge College’s Be Fit For Life Centre has partnered with the Chinook Arch Regional Library System to distribute booklets to teach older adults and young children the importance of getting outside and staying active. As Micah Quinn explains, the booklets promote physical literacy at a time when many of us are isolated and stuck at […]Read More
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