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 WestJet discontinuing flights to Lethbridge & Medicine Hat

WestJet discontinuing flights to Lethbridge & Medicine Hat

Landon Hickok February 24, 2026

Travelers in southern Alberta will have one less mode of transportation they can utilize. WestJet says they are suspending regular service to both Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. WestJet confirmed that their regular flights from either Read More

 Canadian-Taxpayers-Federation urges spending cuts as Alberta budget approaches

Canadian-Taxpayers-Federation urges spending cuts as Alberta budget approaches

Heidi Echavarria February 24, 2026

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on the Alberta government to cut spending, pay down debt, and increase transparency for government salaries as part of its key pre-budget recommendations. Kris Sims, Alberta Director of Read More

 Lethbridge-County partners with Rocket-Doctor to expand rural healthcare access

Lethbridge-County partners with Rocket-Doctor to expand rural healthcare access

Heidi Echavarria February 24, 2026

  A new partnership to expand access to primary and urgent care for residents who live in rural areas has launched today. The collaboration between Rocket Doctor and Lethbridge County gives residents access to licensed Read More

 Raising awareness on Human Trafficking

Raising awareness on Human Trafficking

Heidi Echavarria February 23, 2026

Human Trafficking Awareness Day was observed across the country on Sunday. It’s a day to raise awareness about the issue and support survivors. In Alberta, Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, Read More

 Debate continues over expanding MAID to mental illness

Debate continues over expanding MAID to mental illness

Heidi Echavarria February 23, 2026

Should Medical Assistance in Dying, or MAID, be Available to People with Mental Illness? The highly debated issue was the focus of a community discussion in Lethbridge hosted by the Southern Alberta Council on Public Read More

 Nathan Neudorf Recall Petition signature period closes

Nathan Neudorf Recall Petition signature period closes

Landon Hickok February 23, 2026

A recall petition for Lethbridge-East MLA Nathan Neudorf reached its deadline on Monday for gathering signatures. However, efforts for citizens to put their names down have been met with complete silence. Neudorf is one of 26 Read More

 Recent snowfall linked to 54 collisions in Lethbridge

Recent snowfall linked to 54 collisions in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria February 20, 2026

This week, southern Alberta was hit with its first winter snowstorm of the year. While roads remain snow-covered, the Lethbridge Police Service says that from February 17th to this Friday, 54 collisions were reported to the Read More

 Family affected by Westside Fire escaped safely

Family affected by Westside Fire escaped safely

Heidi Echavarria February 20, 2026

Earlier this week, two westside residential fires were reported by Lethbridge Police Service. The community was informed that the fires remain under investigation. The blazes happened Tuesday just after 2:30 a.m. on Kensington Road West Read More

 Enchanted-Mini-Golf reopens at Movie-Mill with magical forest theme

Enchanted-Mini-Golf reopens at Movie-Mill with magical forest theme

Heidi Echavarria February 20, 2026

If you’ve been waiting patiently for the mini golf course to re-open at the Movie Mill – your wait is over and, might I add, you’re in for a treat. It’s undergone some Read More

 Salvation Army hosted “Journeying-Home” End-of-Life seminar

Salvation Army hosted “Journeying-Home” End-of-Life seminar

Heidi Echavarria February 20, 2026

A seminar called “Journeying Home” was held today by The Salvation Army for the Lethbridge Community. During the workshop, attendees were encouraged to have open conversations with their family members about the end-of-life. Zach Marshall, Read More

 Nathan Neudorf teases upcoming budget, data centres

Nathan Neudorf teases upcoming budget, data centres

Landon Hickok February 19, 2026

Lethbridge East MLA, Nathan Neudorf, shed his outlook with BCN about the upcoming provincial budget. Neudorf attended a Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce fireside chat on Wednesday, where he got to hear the concerns and perspectives Read More

 Community Foundation marks 60 years with grants program

Community Foundation marks 60 years with grants program

Heidi Echavarria February 18, 2026

The Community Foundation of Lethbridge is celebrating its 60th anniversary. As an organization characterized by supporting non-profit organizations, it is marking the milestone by launching a special grants program. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of the Read More

 U-of-L at centre of Widdowson protest controversy

U-of-L at centre of Widdowson protest controversy

Landon Hickok February 13, 2026

Controversy continues to brew over last week’s protest at the University of Lethbridge where hundreds of students descended on former Mount Royal Professor, Frances Widdowson, when she attempted to debate the topic of residential Read More

 Night to Shine brings love and inclusion to Lethbridge

Night to Shine brings love and inclusion to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria February 13, 2026

A night of love and inclusion is being celebrated tonight in Lethbridge. MyCityCare is teaming up with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host Night to Shine 2026, giving individuals with special needs the magical prom experience Read More

 Investment scams disguised as romance, BBB warns

Investment scams disguised as romance, BBB warns

Heidi Echavarria February 13, 2026

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and while many people are celebrating love, criminals are taking advantage of the season to target victims. Scammers often attempt to quickly build romantic relationships to gain trust — all Read More

 Alberta announces Coaldale project turning waste to natural-gas

Alberta announces Coaldale project turning waste to natural-gas

Landon Hickok February 12, 2026

On Thursday, the Alberta government made an announcement in Coaldale where they’ll support six new projects using technologies to increase energy production, all while reducing emissions. Alongside Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, is recently appointed Read More

 2026 Home-Garden & Leisure-Show Set for March 12–14

2026 Home-Garden & Leisure-Show Set for March 12–14

Heidi Echavarria February 12, 2026

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show. The annual event will run from March 12th to 14th at Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. Bridget Mearns, Executive Officer with the Building Read More

 Chinook Hospital hosts 16th ‘Care-from-the-Heart’ radiothon

Chinook Hospital hosts 16th ‘Care-from-the-Heart’ radiothon

Heidi Echavarria February 12, 2026

Today marked the 16th Annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundations ‘Care from the Heart’ radiothon. During the campaign, local radio stations broadcast live from the hospital, engaging the community and highlighting the positive impact donations have Read More

 Corb Lund’s anti-coal mining petition begins collecting signatures

Corb Lund’s anti-coal mining petition begins collecting signatures

Jeannette Rocher February 12, 2026

As of Wednesday, Country musician Corb Lund’s petition to outlaw new coal mines in the eastern slope of the Rockies is ready to collect signatures. Elections Alberta received Lund’s application for the Citizen’Read More

 Lethbridge and United Way commemorates National 211 Day

Lethbridge and United Way commemorates National 211 Day

Landon Hickok February 11, 2026

The City of Lethbridge will join United Way in commemorating National 211 Day today, which aims to raise awareness for the role 211 provides to communities. 211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and Read More

 Medicine Hat Mayor reassures confidence over Saamis Solar Park

Medicine Hat Mayor reassures confidence over Saamis Solar Park

Landon Hickok February 10, 2026

Medicine Hat City Council unanimously approved last Monday a capital budget amendment of over $131 million towards the development of the Saamis Solar Park. The proposed site within 1,270 acres on the city’s north side was Read More

 Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute opens for secondary students

Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute opens for secondary students

Landon Hickok February 10, 2026

Soon high school students will be able to earn college credits. Lethbridge Polytechnic is about to provide secondary students with enhanced learning opportunities for major industries and career opportunities. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute held Read More

 Executive Producer for Lethbridge Pro Rodeo signs extension

Executive Producer for Lethbridge Pro Rodeo signs extension

Landon Hickok February 9, 2026

The executive producer for the popular Lethbridge Pro Rodeo has signed on to a multi-year extension as the event continues to hold new records of growth every year during Whoop Up Days. The Pro Rodeo Read More

 Shooting in Raymond under investigation; leaves one dead

Shooting in Raymond under investigation; leaves one dead

Landon Hickok February 9, 2026

One person has died and another was injured in a shooting that rocked the town of Raymond over the weekend. BCN’s Landon Hickok has the details.Read More

 Alberta mourns after three hockey players killed

Alberta mourns after three hockey players killed

Landon Hickok February 3, 2026

The southern Albertan town of Stavely is mourning the deaths of three young junior hockey players after a two-vehicle collision occurred on Monday involving their passenger vehicle and a semi truck hauling gravel. The three Read More

 Lethbridge County taking public feedback over Residential Development

Lethbridge County taking public feedback over Residential Development

Landon Hickok February 2, 2026

Lethbridge County is planning to update its Residential Land Use Strategy and is looking for public feedback to assist in its development for Infrastructure capacity, agriculture protection and sustainable development goals. The survey will ask Read More

 Canada’s largest data center to develop in Olds, Alta

Canada’s largest data center to develop in Olds, Alta

Landon Hickok January 30, 2026

A town in central Alberta may soon be the home to the largest data centre in all of Canada. More than 300 acres of land will become home to Synapse Data Centre. Their plan is to Read More

 Job seekers converge on Lethbridge Polytechnic’s job fair

Job seekers converge on Lethbridge Polytechnic’s job fair

Heidi Echavarria January 30, 2026

This Thursday, job seekers attended the 2026 Lethbridge Polytechnic job fair. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., tents, tables, and representatives from over 100 employers were set up to welcome what could be their future employees. The Read More

 Taber seeks support after explosion damages Community Centre

Taber seeks support after explosion damages Community Centre

Jeannette Rocher January 29, 2026

The town of Taber is asking the provincial and federal governments for some help to rebuild their beloved community centre. The centre’s two ice arenas and curling rink were damaged in an explosion on Read More

 Corb Lund’s final steps to petition coal mines

Corb Lund’s final steps to petition coal mines

Jeannette Rocher January 28, 2026

Country artist Corb Lund’s petition to outlaw new coal mines in the eastern Rockies is one step closer to collecting signatures. Elections Alberta says it’s approved the Juno award winner’s application.  Lund Read More

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