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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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