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How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region
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 Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man

Heidi Echavarria May 25, 2026

Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection to a commissioned public artwork installed in 2007. City and arts officials have issued statements addressing Read More

 Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs

Heidi Echavarria May 22, 2026

Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder have access to service dog programs. The action helps them live more Read More

 Coaldale achieves no residential property tax increase for 2026

Coaldale achieves no residential property tax increase for 2026

Landon Hickok May 21, 2026

There’s some good news for residents in the town of Coaldale; town council has approved the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw which will effectively decrease the residential mill rate to offset rising property costs. The mill Read More

 Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2026

For truck lovers who also enjoy supporting causes that benefit the community, especially in health care. The Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has launched the Truck Lottery. The grand prize features a 2026 Toyota Tundra 4x4CrewMax Read More

 Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews” fundraiser

Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews”

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2026

Folks from the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization are facing off against those from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre in a friendly Battle of the Brews. In partnership with local favourite Cuppers Coffee & Tea, each organization Read More

 Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain

Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain

Heidi Echavarria May 20, 2026

The future of our city’s integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service is still very much up in the air. City officials say rising labour costs remain a major hurdle in efforts to preserve the Read More

 Southern Alberta investing in Highway 3 Tourism Corridor

Southern Alberta investing in Highway 3 Tourism Corridor

Landon Hickok May 19, 2026

A joint-regional investment is helping to develop a tourism corridor along Highway 3. About $120,000 will go toward enhancing the connection from Crowsnest Pass to Medicine Hat with newly planned itineraries. The funding comes from the province’Read More

 New farmers’ market coming to Coaldale

New farmers’ market coming to Coaldale

Heidi Echavarria May 19, 2026

The folks from Coaldale will have a new farmers’ market during the summer season. The exciting new community initiative is designed to celebrate the very best of Southern Alberta through local growers, makers, bakers, artisans, Read More

 Alta Paramedic Health responds after city rejects proposed EMS contract costs

Alta Paramedic Health responds after city rejects proposed EMS contract

Landon Hickok May 19, 2026

ALTA Paramedic Health, formerly Emergency Health Services Alberta, is reacting to the City of Lethbridge’s decision to not cover extra costs of an integrated EMS contract. City Council voted it down last Tuesday saying Read More

 Boost for Green-Acres seniors’ lodge modernization in Picture-Butte

Boost for Green-Acres seniors’ lodge modernization in Picture-Butte

Heidi Echavarria May 15, 2026

Seniors in Picture Butte could soon have access to a more modern and expanded living space as Green Acres Foundation prepares for the redevelopment of Piyami Lodge, a project aimed at supporting the growing housing Read More

 High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program

High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2026

Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during the annual Apprenticeship Celebration. The event was hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation in partnership with Read More

 Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA

Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at

Heidi Echavarria May 14, 2026

A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs discussion or SACPA, as firefighters warned provincial EMS changes could Read More

 Lethbridge rejects proposed EHS contract cost conditions

Lethbridge rejects proposed EHS contract cost conditions

Landon Hickok May 13, 2026

There are more twists and turns in the ongoing saga surrounding Emergency Medical Services in the province, including here in Lethbridge. On Tuesday evening, Lethbridge City Council voted 7-2 to reject a rescindment motion that Read More

 New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter

New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter

Heidi Echavarria May 13, 2026

For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop Read More

 Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

Heidi Echavarria May 12, 2026

Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner obeys that law. So, the city is looking for volunteers to help with the Read More

 Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs

Heidi Echavarria May 12, 2026

The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale by a difference of Read More

 Weddings in southern Alberta: A marriage between beauty and budget

Weddings in southern Alberta: A marriage between beauty and budget

Naveen Day May 12, 2026

Wedding season is upon us in southern Alberta. In this next report, BCN’s Naveen Day chatted with various professionals in our wedding industry. He learned what makes southern Alberta so attractive and affordable, and Read More

 Kris Versteeg among inductees at Lethbridge Sports HoF

Kris Versteeg among inductees at Lethbridge Sports HoF

Landon Hickok May 11, 2026

Some recognizable athletes are this year’s inductees to the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame. The class of 2026 includes seven members who have been either retired from their sport for at least five years, plus Read More

 From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’Read More

 Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall in donations in the spring and summer months. Read More

 AHS issues measles warning in southern Alberta

AHS issues measles warning in southern Alberta

Landon Hickok May 11, 2026

Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure in southern Alberta. Alberta Health Services says anyone who was at the Claresholm General Hospital Emergency Department on Wednesday, May 6th between 1:30 PM and 8:15 PM Read More

 BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

Spring weather in southern Alberta is giving cyclists plenty of reasons to get outside. And as more people hit the streets and pathways, a local bike business is celebrating its third anniversary and its commitment Read More

 Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools program. K to 12 students in the Lethbridge School Division are showcasing their artwork. Jacobi Smigel Read More

 Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Heidi Echavarria May 7, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognized from May 4 to 10. In Lethbridge, the Canadian Mental Health Association is marking the week with its Wellness Wander Scavenger Hunt, highlighting the importance of mental wellness. David Gabert Read More

 Qualicare Home-Care Lethbridge marks opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Qualicare Home-Care Lethbridge marks opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Heidi Echavarria May 7, 2026

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Qualicare Home Care Lethbridge. The event, hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, marked an important milestone for the company and Read More

 60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

Landon Hickok May 7, 2026

Numerous grants were handed out to charitable organizations across the region on Thursday. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and southern Alberta gave out over $589,080 to 60 organizations during an event at CASA. Most community projects receive Read More

 2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

Heidi Echavarria May 6, 2026

  One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has been announced, with a lineup that includes the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo, the Siksika-its-itapi Powwow, Read More

 City Council provides update on EMS contract debate

City Council provides update on EMS contract debate

Landon Hickok May 6, 2026

Lethbridge City Council continues to grapple with options for renewing its current integrated Fire and EMS contract. But following a special council meeting on Tuesday, details have become a bit clearer. Council did not vote Read More

 How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region

How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region

Landon Hickok May 6, 2026

During the midst of World War II, Canada took in thousands of Nazi German soldiers as prisoners back to home soil. Most of them ended up coming to southern Alberta, where two camps in Lethbridge Read More

 Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support from Travel Alberta

Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support

Naveen Day May 5, 2026

A popular guiding company that gives tourists a look around Crowsnest Pass is expanding their offerings across southern Alberta, thanks to support from Travel Alberta. BCN’s Naveen Day has more.Read More

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