The Freedom Convoy featuring truckers tired of COVID-19 mandates are taking their message to Ottawa. The group rolled into Medicine Hat/Redcliff on Monday afternoon saying they have received a lot of support along the way. A Go Fund Me campaign in support of the truckers to help provide fuel, food and lodgings has raised more […]Read More
The 2022 STARS Lottery is officially up and running. One of the prizes this year includes a luxury dream home in Lethbridge. Angela Stewart got a special look inside and brings us more on the story behind this particular dream home. Read More
Some health care centres around Southern Alberta are in need of help. Milk River, Cardston and Raymond Health Centers are looking for volunteers to work throughout the day. Carmelle Steel with AHS says volunteers are needed to do different roles throughout the centres. If you are interested in volunteering, you can reach out to the AHS. […]Read More
A new job vacancy rate report has been released and the details are not good for the Lethbridge and Medicine Hat region. The job vacancy rate in the region was up 4.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2021. This number is the highest recorded since 2015. This means there are 5,545 job vacancies […]Read More
A Lethbridge family whose members recently became Canadian citizens says it was a long and grueling process. But Angela Stewart explains, the family says they wouldn’t have had it any other way and are happy to call Lethbridge home. Read More
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s ‘Make Some Noise for Mental Health’ Campaign has officially kicked off. The annual event runs throughout 17 post secondary institutions across Alberta and Saskatchewan including our very own Lethbridge College promoting mental health awareness among student athletes. ACAC CEO Mark Kosak says this year is a little different. RBC is […]Read More
An 80 year old woman from Lethbridge has died following a single vehicle accident early Tuesday morning between Lethbridge and Coaldale. RCMP say the crash occurred around 6 am on Township Road 92 between Range Road 205 and Range Road 210. The female driver of the vehicle, who was the lone occupant, died at the […]Read More
The federal government’s vaccine mandate requiring all truck drivers who enter Canada to show proof of full vaccination has some truckers already parking their rigs. It’s believed about 90 per cent of truck drivers who are fully vaccinated are parking their trucks in support of the 10 per cent who are not. This means even […]Read More
The past week, Lethbridge has been dealing with Chinook winds. These types of winds are said to be triggers for people who deal with migraines. A study out of the University of Calgary shows many patients are sensitive to chinook winds. A retired professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Medicine Werner Becker says most migraines happen […]Read More
The results from the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign are in. The program which has been running for over a hundred years, was a huge success in 2021 receiving thousands of dollars. Community Ministries Officer for the Salvation Army in Lethbridge Donald Bladen explains how much they raised. Bladen says over the course of the next […]Read More
After her son passed away from a drug overdose, a southern Alberta mom is doing her part to change how the province handles overdoses. As Angela Stewart explains this mother says she doesn’t want other parents to experience what she went through.Read More
One local trucking company says it is good news that Ottawa will allow unvaccinated Canadian truckers to cross the border coming back into Canada. And as Angela Stewart reports, the reversed decision should help with supply chain issues.Read More
The 2022 Rotary Clubs Agriculture Scholarship program is underway. A number of student applicants have already applied to the program but the Rotary Club says they’d like to see more people apply. This year, a ten thousand dollar scholarship is being offered. Rotary Club committee chair Wayne Lindwall explains what they look for in […]Read More
A southern Alberta dog rescue is under risk of closing its doors due to lack of support. This is especially bad news for the animals, given how low temperatures can get in our province. To say that Dawn MacDonald loves dogs is an understatement. Two years ago, she sold her house and moved in with […]Read More
A Cardston man and his kids have created a life sized snow mansion. The snow creation is also available to rent for a night or afternoon of family fun. As Micah Quinn reports, this snow mansion was inspired by the man’s children.Read More
A local supply store is spearheading a fundraiser for the Humane Society in honor of actress Betty White and her love for animals. As Angela Stewart explains, the donations will go towards some much needed supplies. Read More
The Sage Clan in Lethbridge made an appeal for blankets and warm winter clothing on social media saying the city shut down their emergency shelter when it was minus 32 or minus 41 with the wind chill. The warming shelter is needed to protect the city’s homeless. Thursday city officials responded by saying the city […]Read More
The Alberta Teachers Association is speaking out following the province’s decision to delay the start of in person classes for students and teachers coming back from the winter break. ATA President Jason Schilling says they were not spoken to before the decision was made. With the return of students expected on January 10th, proper health […]Read More
With the cold winter weather comes slick conditions for drivers. City officials are reminding motorists to allow for extra time when travelling because so many of the roads are snow and ice covered. Plugging in your vehicle is a must during these extreme cold temperatures. If you don’t plug in and your vehicle it may […]Read More
If you live in and around Lethbridge you have had to put up with some bitterly cold temperatures over the past few days. Environment Canada issued another extreme cold weather warning for southern Alberta. This week an arctic air mass is coming in from Canada’s North Pole. Alysa Pederson, a Meteorologist from Environment Canada, says […]Read More
The shelves are stocked with food at the Lethbridge Foodbank. Officials say they received lots of support this year especially during the recent Christmas holiday season. Mac Nichol with the Foodbank says besides the food, they also saw a spike in donations thanks to their partnership with the Christmas Hope campaign.Read More
Students in Kindergarten thru Grade 12 won’t be returning to in person learning just yet in Alberta. The province announced the return to classes after the winter break would be pushed back an extra week. This is causing some issues for some parents. BCN’s Angela Stewart has the details.Read More
The Last Chance Cat Ranch says they are in crisis mode. The local volunteer cat rescue is currently over capacity with about 200 cats currently needing adoption. More information about adopting a cat or volunteering at the rescue can be found on their website.Read More
Medicine Hat City Council voted unanimously 9-0 for reopening two rec centres in the city for 2022. The Moose Recreation Centre Arena and the Crestwood Pool Fitness Centre received over $900,000 in funds from the city to be able to be kept in operation into next year. The city is also going ahead with a […]Read More
A group calling themselves the Alberta Boot Project made a big step at the Alberta legislature on Monday morning. Boots from healthcare and emergency service workers have been left at the front steps of the legislature. As Micah Quinn explains, organizers of the project say these are the boots of workers who have been forced […]Read More
The Blood Tribe Opioid Response Team is celebrating members who have been sober for a long period of time. The goal of the campaign is to spread awareness of those who have beaten their addictions. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details.Read More
A new micro-library has been installed on the Piikani Nation. Residents will now be able to access books from a singular book locker. The library was made possible by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. This micro-library is part of a $31 million initiative from Ottawa to transform public spaces during the pandemic. Robin Hepher, the […]Read More
It is the third anniversary of the Coaldale Winter Walk In The Park. This year’s theme is: In Search Of The Gem Of The West. Families can take a leisurely stroll through the park and enjoy the beautiful lights while trying to find some of the gems that have been placed in the park. The […]Read More
The Better Business Bureau is urging shoppers to be extra vigilant this Christmas season. The organization says toys are just one of over 400 different product categories that have been targeted by scammers. How the scam works is consumers are searching for the hottest toys in store but they are all sold out. Quick searches […]Read More
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