This year Lethbridge residents have been challenged to put their best yard forward and come up with unique designs for their front yards. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre launched the Front Yard Campaign back in Read More
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November is Family Violence Prevention Month in Alberta, and it is important to raise awareness on this concern, especially knowing that In Lethbridge, reports of domestic violence increased slightly in 2024. The Lethbridge Police Service responded Read More
For the fifth consecutive year, Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge has been included on the Top 10 Impact Food Bank list generated by Charity Intelligence. On top of that, the organization has also been named a 5Read More
The Alberta government is aiming to make annual screening tests for students in early education mandatory, in the Education Act. The new legislation, Bill-6, would require all schools to administer screening tests from kids in Read More
As part of an enforcement initiative targeting crime, disorder, and open drug use downtown, the Lethbridge Police Service arrested 32 people and seized illicit substances. The project is one of several operations conducted throughout the year Read More
If you’re walking around downtown, you might notice special banners displayed on specific city light poles in areas of historical military importance — it’s the Lethbridge Salute Our Veterans Project, one of the ways Read More
Prime Minister Mark Carney met face to face with Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, on the sidelines of the APEC summit in South Korea. Carney called the meeting a “turning point” for the two nations. Read More
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the mandatory minimum child pornography sentences are unconstitutional. The top court says the mandatory one-year jail sentences for accessing or possessing child porn removes judges’ discretion to Read More
This Sunday, November 3, marks the annual fall time change. At 2:00 a.m. Mountain Time, clocks will roll back one hour, giving everyone an extra hour of sleep. Well, It also serves as a reminder to Read More
Who doesn’t love teddy bears? Well, the Chinook Regional Hospital’s pediatric and emergency departments have run out of stuffed animals. To ensure children continue to receive comfort through the gift of a new Read More
For the second day in a row, Lethbridge students walked out of class to show support for teachers and protest the use of the notwithstanding clause, in legislation that forced teachers to end their strike Read More
Today, over 740,000 students across Alberta returned to classrooms after the UCP government invoked the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to pass a bill ordering the 51-thousand striking teachers back to school. Many teachers and parents wore Read More
The town of Coaldale and its workers are trying to hammer out a new contract, but there have been some speed bumps along the way because of recent municipal elections. At the beginning of October, Read More
Alberta Sheriffs closed a problem property where criminal activity had prompted more than 60 calls to police since 2021. SCAN which is The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods unit obtained a court order against the property owner of 1025 12Read More
We have heard a lot about the political and legal term ‘notwithstanding’, after the United Conservative Party (UCP), introduced Bill 2, invoking the notwithstanding clause to order striking teacher to return to work. The clause, found Read More
As part of the Fall Get Together group donation challenge, ten members of Lethbridge’s Filipino community gathered at Canadian Blood Services to donate plasma for the first time. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria was there Read More
From deepfake voices to AI-generated phishing emails, cybercriminals are getting smarter — and Canadians are struggling to keep up. As October marks Cyber Security Awareness Month, new research reveals a growing sense of “fraud fatigue.” Chief Read More
The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley’s Comet, has been underway since the arrival of the new moon and will continue until November 7. It offers stargazers an excellent opportunity to see up Read More
Students are expected to return to school at the beginning of next week, as the Alberta government plans to introduce the legislation on Monday that would require classes to restart. It has now been 19 days Read More
Families seeking care for their child at Chinook Regional Hospital have recently started seeing a rolling cart moving through the hallways five days a week. It’s the Comfort Cart from Ronald McDonald House, which Read More
Small actions can have a big impact on our environment. While waste reduction is something people should practice all year round, the City of Lethbridge works continuously on waste management and sustainability efforts. However, it Read More
Seven Lethbridge Police Service officers are being recognized for their efforts to keep Alberta roadways safe. The Corporal Cumming’s Watch awards, honor officers involved in detecting and removing impaired drivers. The program was established Read More
As Polls close in Alberta’s municipal elections, BCN’s Landon Hickok provides exclusive election day coverage into the City of Lethbridge and it’s municipal race. Results are expected to reveal in the coming Read More
Today marks the 15th day of the Alberta teachers’ strike, and concerns continue to grow about when students will be able to return to class and how their academic progress will be affected. The Government Read More
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) managed to halt the mass layoffs of educational staff by the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division. On October 15, CUPE was demanding the division to rescind the layoff notices Read More
Classes are on hold due to teacher’s strike, but hunger doesn’t stop. With this in mind, the Mindful Munchies School Lunch Program resumed operations just three days after the strike began, on October Read More
ALERT in Medicine Hat says the search of a suspected drug production house has led to the arrests of two people and the seizure of a substantial amount of illicit drugs. About $135,000 dollars worth of Read More
On Tuesday afternoon, the Government of Alberta announced that parents could now apply through the Parent Payment Program portal, which provides support during the teacher strike. Shortly after, parents were warned to watch out for Read More
A Calgary man has been charged by Lethbridge Police with multiple counts of attempted murder after appearing to deliberately run over a group of pedestrians last week in a parking lot. The first of multiple Read More
This afternoon, October 14, Lethbridge transit workers are holding a rally — or practice picket — in support of 45 members who operate the Access-A-Ride paratransit service, according to Travis Oberg, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987. Drivers Read More
