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
The Lethbridge Police Service says they’ve completed their action plan for Alberta’s Justice Minister and Solicitor General ahead of the April 16 deadline. On March 22, Minister Kaycee Madu sent letters to LPS Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh, Lethbrige Police Commission Chair Rob vanSpronsen and Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman informing them that he was giving them a […]Read More
Families of victims of impaired driving now have the chance to have their family members’ names immortalized in a monument. Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada is erecting a monument to remember the victims. The Victim Services Manager for the Western Region, Gillian Phillips, says that the reaction from families of the victims shows that this […]Read More
Lethbridge School Division is very vocal about their distaste for the provincial government’s K-6 curriculum pilot draft. The board says the government failed to reflect diversity, is not age appropriate, and even includes items that have been plagiarized. Board chair Christine Light is urging the UCP government to scrap the entire draft, and create a […]Read More
On March 28th, a wildfire scorched thousands of acres of land at the Blood Reserve here in Southern Alberta. BCN's Laurice Alexander has the story of one of the families affected by the tragedy. Read More
The city of Medicine Hat pulled the plug on a $12-million concentrated solar power facility in 2019 after operating it for around five years. Officials said the small and unreliable contribution to the community’s power needs did not justify the cost of the project. Well, fast forward a couple of years. The Enbridge Alberta Solar […]Read More
Canada is bleeding green today. It is Green Shirt Day. The day was inspired by hockey player Logan Boulet who donated his organs shortly after the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018. A car dealership in Lethbridge was decked out in green today to honour our local hero.Read More
Restaurants have been ordered to close in person dining once again as of 12pm Friday but patio service will still be permitted in Alberta. Takeout orders are still being allowed as well but the Alberta Hospitality Association says those sales represent just five percent of the industry and the closure of indoor dining once again […]Read More
The Nanton Quality of Life Foundation is hoping to increase the wellbeing of seniors who have Alzheimer’s by providing a Music and Memory Program. As Micah Quinn explains, organizers say this program helps stimulate the brains of seniors who need it the most.Read More
Working from home has become the standard for many businesses during the pandemic. Often times employees have become comfortable in their routines, and according to Stats Canada, 80 percent of employees forced to work from home during the pandemic say that they’d like to spend at least half of their hours working from home, moving […]Read More
Lethbridge residents of Scottish descent are celebrating National Tartan Day today and donning their kilts. Tartan Day in Canada started to become celebrated in the 1980s, and it was the year 1320 that the Declaration of Arbroath was signed. The Bridge City Highlanders formed in 2019, and the group welcomes all ages for those who […]Read More
Sick kids at Ronald McDonald House’s in Alberta will receive a generous donation of slippers from an organization here in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, organizers say that this slipper drive is just another way of showing how people in our city are giving back in a special way.Read More
The results of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 brighter together survey will be discussed with Jobs Minister Doug Schweitzer on Tuesday. In conjunction with Economic Development Lethbridge, the survey asked southern Alberta business owners what they need most right now. CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Cyndi Vos, says that it is extremely […]Read More
Lethbridge Police are investigating after a 12-year-old girl reported five individuals had attempted to abduct her. Police received a call from the girl about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2021 that a van pulled up beside her near the Lakeview School baseball diamonds on Henderson Lake Boulevard South. The occupants got out and attempted to […]Read More
A hearing date is now set for April 27 for the five suspended Lethbridge police officers accused of creating and distributing offensive memes of LPS brass. During this professional conduct hearing, officers will enter a plea for alleged misconduct. Four officers each face six charges under the Alberta Police Act and another is charged with […]Read More
The Vancouver Whitecaps Major League soccer club has many developmental programs all over the country, including here in Lethbridge. Whitecaps FC announced its expanded partnership with the Alberta Soccer Association on Tuesday, giving players from all over the province elite-level soccer programming opportunities. Local players looking to continue their careers in southern Alberta are doing […]Read More
Lethbridge’s annual street sweeping program will begin April 12. This year’s campaign will start on the westside in Paradise Canyon and then head to the northside, followed by the southside of town. Sand and debris picked up by street sweepers is stored and cleaned — later to be recycled. City officials explained why you may […]Read More
Families in the Claresholm area were displaced from their homes as a wildfire wreaked havoc across the town. As Micah Quinn explains, the community of Claresholm has banded together to show solidarity for the affected families.Read More
Lethbridge is the only confirmed city in Alberta to have Dutch Elm Disease. DED is a fungus that poses a big threat to the over 12,000 elm trees in our city. As Micah Quinn explains, officials are reminding residents to watch their trees, as they can die within a few seasons if left infected with […]Read More
The 42nd annual Rattler Run hosted by Medicine Hat College is coming up April 24th. As Micah Quinn explains, this year’s event will be virtual, and officials say that will allow participants from all across the province to join in on the fun.Read More
In the early morning hours of Sunday, the historic Grange Hotel in Carmangay burnt to the ground. As Micah Quinn explains, the hotel stood strong for over 100 years before the unfortunate incident Sunday morning.Read More
The Brooks Bombers have decided to cancel its Western Canadian Baseball League 2021 season. Bombers president Jason Wandler says the organization has been connecting with the WCBL for several weeks, and came to the conclusion that there were too many obstacles related to the pandemic. “The current border situation, not having American players was a […]Read More
Streets Alive unveiled their 18-bed recovery home on Wednesday. Bridge City News was given a tour of the space. The all-female home aims to bring sobriety, accountability and healing to women in our community. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, staff members of the nonprofit agency say that it is God’s grace that has allowed the project […]Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has received a letter from Justice Minister Kaycee Madu expressing his concerns over a number of high profile cases involving the LPS. The minister has set a deadline of April 16th to have Lethbridge Police Chief Shahin Mehdizadeh put together a plan to address issues of recruiting, training, oversight, discipline and transparency […]Read More
Due to a number of positive COVID cases, the Lethbridge School Division made the decision over the weekend to return to online learning for students from the Immanuel Christian Elementary and Secondary schools. As Jeannette Rocher reports, more than half of the students and staff now have to quarantine from the elementary school alone…meaning parents […]Read More
Today is National Puppy Day. It’s a day to celebrate our four-legged friends, and show them how much they mean to us. As Micah Quinn explains, sadly, during the pandemic, many people have fallen victim to puppy scams when they are looking to give these animals a fur-ever home.Read More
It’s no secret that the Lethbridge Police Service has been thrown negatively into the spotlight over the past year. But the question is how did this happen? Is this a case of poor administration in the past creating a bad culture…or a case of some members who are potentially bad apples? BCN’s Jeannette Rocher spoke […]Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has confirmed the five employees who have recently been suspended with pay are all police officers. Edmonton Police Service, who investigated the matter, meanwhile confirmed to Bridge City News that the suspensions are in fact due to some memes depicting the former administration in a negative light. Edmonton police confirm that in […]Read More
Angus Reid has come out with a new poll asking if Albertans are in favour of the province implementing a provincial sales tax. Most people I have spoken to are not in favour of the idea and Premier Kenney says he would host a referendum on the topic. Our legislative reporter, Tyler Dawson, says when […]Read More
Over the weekend more COVID-19 cases were reported within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division including five at St. Francis Junior High School. The school division got approval from the Minister of Education on Saturday to move classes back to an online format between March 15-18th at St. Francis, as 41 percent of their students […]Read More
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