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 Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Dragon Boat Fest returns to Henderson Lake this weekend

Heidi Echavarria June 25, 2026

This weekend, the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival returns to Henderson Lake. One of the most anticipated events of the summer, the free community festival brings dragon boat teams from across Western Canada together for Read More

 Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Lethbridge residents dig into free compost event

Heidi Echavarria June 24, 2026

Lethbridge residents had the chance to give their gardens a boost while supporting environmental sustainability during the City’s free Compost and Mulch Giveaway event. Organized by the Waste & Environment department, the initiative aims Read More

 WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement carriers

WestJet leaves Lethbridge & Medicine Hat amid search for replacement

Landon Hickok June 24, 2026

WestJet has flown their final flights from Lethbridge and Medicine Hat on Wednesday morning, as both cities contend with how to bring commercial air service back. Passengers arrived at YQL early Wednesday morning to catch Read More

 Kainaiwa Children’s Services celebrates 30 year anniversary

Kainaiwa Children’s Services celebrates 30 year anniversary

Naveen Day June 23, 2026

An organization that has been helping youth in Standoff to become contributing members of the Blood Tribe community reached a milestone on Monday.  BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.Read More

 Medicine Hat prepares to host Special Olympics Canada Summer games

Medicine Hat prepares to host Special Olympics Canada Summer games

Landon Hickok June 23, 2026

The southern Alberta city of Medicine Hat is preparing to host this year’s Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. The games will bring in 1700 athletes and coaches from across Canada to compete in 10 sports for Read More

 U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

U of L launches Indigenous artist residency program

Heidi Echavarria June 23, 2026

Today, the University of Lethbridge celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a special event that included a Blackfoot naming ceremony and the announcement of a significant gift supporting the Indigenous Artist in Residence program. Dr. Read More

 Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Lethbridge man identified as Montreal shooting suspect

Landon Hickok June 23, 2026

The alleged shooter in Montreal on Monday has been identified as 25-year-old Seth Scott Hatfield, from Lethbridge. His name was released by the Quebec coroner on Tuesday. The coroner has also identified the two other Read More

 Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Coalhurst and County announce planning and development partnership

Heidi Echavarria June 22, 2026

A new partnership has been announced in southern Alberta. The Town of Coalhurst and Lethbridge County are joining forces to create a shared service model for land use planning and development. Tory Campbell, Reeve with Read More

 Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Lund prepares for “very big fight” against province

Jeannette Rocher June 20, 2026

There’s been some new developments for musician Corb Lund and his Water Not Coal petition. This week during a press conference Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was asked if Lund’s petition question would appear Read More

 Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Coaldale celebrates completion of new potable water reservoir

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Today, the Town of Coaldale celebrates the completion of its new potable water reservoir and pump station, a project valued at more than $13 million. The project marks a significant milestone in the Town’s 2019 Infrastructure Read More

 Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Religious Freedom Symposium to address concerns over Bill C-9

Heidi Echavarria June 19, 2026

Albertans concerned about their religious freedoms are being invited to discuss those freedoms at a symposium in September. The theme of the 2026 session is “Defending Religious Liberty as a Foundational Freedom.” Dr. John Young, a Read More

 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Landon Hickok June 18, 2026

UPDATE – June 18: RCMP have confirmed that a 42-year-old woman from Brooks did succumb to her injuries as a result of the collision. The investigation into the collision remains ongoing. ORIGINAL – June 10: One person was killed Read More

 Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Landon Hickok June 17, 2026

The Sundre Pro Rodeo has announced the cancellation of their annual parade this year after tempers flared up over a reported Pro Alberta float. The Rodeo that is set to begin this week will kick Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

 City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

This year, Canada celebrates its 159th anniversary, and the City of Lethbridge, together with Excite Lethbridge, have partnered to make Canada Day 2026 an unforgettable celebration. Sarah Burton, Facility Programmer with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

 Renovations underway at Taber Health Centre

Renovations underway at Taber Health Centre

Naveen Day June 17, 2026

Some much needed upgrades got underway at the Taber Health Centre this week. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.Read More

 Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

A wrestler originally from Lethbridge has captured a silver medal at the FISU World University Combat Championships in Brazil last week. Angelina Ellis-Toddington competes with the University of Calgary’s 68kg class and was one Read More

 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Child dies in unspecified “incident” at Medicine Hat park

Child dies in unspecified “incident” at Medicine Hat park

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

Medicine Hat Police are confirming that an 11-year-old child has died in an unspecified “incident” that occurred at a city park on Monday. Police confirmed that officers responded to the Echo Dale Regional Park at 2:17Read More

 Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Landon Hickok June 15, 2026

The Alberta NDP is in discussions with municipalities about the party’s new economic strategy which has yet to be publicly announced. Deputy leader and MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud Rakhi Pancholi met with local Chamber of Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 ‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta

‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta

Landon Hickok June 10, 2026

Country musician Corb Lund has delivered his Citizen Initiative Petition today calling for a ban on new coal mining projects in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. The petition titled “No New Coal Mining in the Eastern Read More

 Alberta Separation campaigner accuses Taber of election interference

Alberta Separation campaigner accuses Taber of election interference

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

A digital billboard in the town of Taber is triggering debate and controversy, including claims of election interference. The advertisement that was set up by a third-party advertisement group called Pathway to Independence, reads “Send Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

 Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More

 Firearm seized following Medicine Hat restaurant theft

Firearm seized following Medicine Hat restaurant theft

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

Two people face charges after an alleged theft late Sunday night at a Medicine Hat restaurant. Police responded to a report of a theft in progress at a restaurant in the 2500 block of Box Springs Read More

 County dust suppression applications open until July 12

County dust suppression applications open until July 12

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More

 Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More

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