Monday, September 21st marked the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of six-year-old Darius MacDougall. A candlelight vigil was held on Tuesday night in front of Lethbridge City Hall as his family and supporters continue to Read More
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As Canada marks Reconciliation Week, one lecture is prompting discussion about culture, respect, and the ways communities share traditions. BCN’s Naveen Day takes us inside the conversation.Read More
The Town of Raymond is bringing sport and community appreciation together this Friday. The town is hosting its annual Harvest Showdown and Volunteer Appreciation Night. The event will recognize local volunteers, including Maxine West, who Read More
Chinook Regional Hospital is asking the community to help restock its winter Clothing Closet. The hospital is collecting new or gently used coats, gloves and toques for patients and families who may not have appropriate Read More
A new era of paramedic training is coming to Lethbridge Polytechnic. Beginning this fall, students entering the polytechnic’s Primary Care Paramedic program will train through a new two-year diploma program, replacing the institution’s Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Board of Governors is now full in its 16-member capacity with four new appointments. The new members bring experience in agriculture, engineering, academia and student leadership, including an international student representing the Read More
Workers at the Good Samaritan Society Park Meadows Village in Lethbridge are voicing their concerns about wages and working conditions. The workers, who are members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, held a protest Read More
Disability advocates, self-advocates and community supporters walked through downtown Lethbridge today to raise awareness about disability rights, accessibility and inclusion. The 16th Annual Citizen Walk About focuses on creating a more inclusive community and giving Read More
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is opening its doors this weekend for Senior Discovery Days, giving older adults and community members a chance to explore the programs, hobbies and services available at LSCO. Kaitlynn Weaver Read More
Amid ongoing tariff tensions between Canada and the U.S., hundreds of job seekers and dozens of employers came together in Lethbridge today for a job fair. Teamworks Career Centre brought around 1,200 job seekers for Read More
The City of Lethbridge is expanding its blue cart recycling service beyond city limits. Starting Wednesday, blue carts will begin rolling out to 10 neighbouring communities. The expansion is part of Alberta’s Extended Producer Responsibility Read More
Demand for engineers is growing throughout southern Alberta, and the University of Lethbridge will be introducing a new Bachelor program to train locally based engineers. Applications are open for the Fall 2027 term, where students will Read More
The Jack Ady Cancer Centre in Lethbridge will host a new trial evaluating whether radiation treatments can be safely reduced for prostate cancer patients in southern Alberta. By studying if treatment schedules can be shortened Read More
A large property in the Crowsnest Pass will be set aside for protected conservation efforts. The Kropinak family who owns 160 acres (65-hectares) between Coleman and Crowsnest Lake, will enter an agreement with Nature Conservancy Canada Read More
It’s been more than a decade since Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan ended. To honor and remember those who served, Lethbridge is hosting a new exhibit at the Lethbridge Military Museum. The display, Read More
Officers at Alberta’s largest U.S./Canada border crossing intercepted two separate commercial trucks and seized over 200 kilograms of cocaine, according to Canada Border Services Agency. A driver and a passenger of the first Read More
A bequest of more than 14 million, 200 thousand dollars is the latest gift received by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta. The generous donation is the estate of Marguerite Dixson, supporting six charitable organizations. Read More
The University of Lethbridge this week welcomed 20 students to their first day of classes at the new Southern Alberta Medical Program (SAMP). The new program is a partnership between the University of Lethbridge and the Read More
A 36-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the 2023 death of a 62-year-old man. Back on September 12th of 2023 Lethbridge Police were called after a 62-year-old man showed up at Chinook Regional Read More
The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation’s Bringing Hearts Home campaign is celebrating after recently surpassing its fundraising goal, with $33 million in donations. A celebration was held Thursday at the hospital’s fourth floor, that will Read More
Lethbridge residents will have a chance to give unwanted items a second life this weekend. Environment Lethbridge is hosting its bi-annual – Reuse Rendezvous on Saturday. Residents can give away used items or find free items Read More
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, brought together firefighters and other uniformed personnel Read More
Veterans who fought in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks are looking back at 25 years and are looking at a new way to commemorate their fallen comrades in Lethbridge. Members with the Lethbridge Legion presented a proposal Read More
Two youth in Medicine Hat have been charged by police for stealing a vehicle and attempting to flee police. Medicine Hat Police received a driving complaint on Wednesday, September 9th after 6pm near St. Patrick’Read More
As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination events at the outdoor pool. City of Lethbridge releases, in 2025, there were 11 contamination Read More
The town of Raymond, south of Lethbridge, opened its doors to a new state-or-the-art high school on Thursday. The new facility addresses issues of an outdated facility and over-capacity. The new school comes with a Read More
Southern Alberta will soon have its first dementia-care facility specifically serving its Indigenous community. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Kainai Continuing Care Centre expansion took place on Thursday. The expansion will add 25 continuing care beds, Read More
Pedestrians in Coaldale will finally be able to move around more safely with a new pathway that was just completed at the north end of town. The stretch of pathway begins at the Rehoboth Garden Read More
Medicine Hat College recently conducted a study on further developing the southeast Alberta region into a national defence innovation hub, and its findings were presented at a public webinar last week. The theory is to Read More
Drivers travelling on Columbia Boulevard West can expect further traffic disruptions starting on Tuesday. The work is part of the City of Lethbridge’s 2026 Intersection Improvement program. Crews will be installing a new flashing beacon Read More
