A carnival style event, just for dads, is being hosted by the Family Centre in Lethbridge this Friday. The Dads and Kids event is being held July 19 at Legacy Park in Lethbridge from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Read More
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A month after the St Mary Siphon suffered a catastrophic failure that caused the Milk River to see depleted levels of water, a plan is in place to restore the siphon by next year.Read More
Members of a veterans’ motorcycle club were asked to leave after police showed up a Lethbridge charity event this past weekend. Members of the Commandos Motorcycle Club showed up at the 4th Annual Outdoor Music Read More
As the Coutts 2 trial enters the home stretch, Pastor Artur Pawlowski shared his thoughts on the trial of Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert and a major lawsuit that he will launch later this week.Read More
While many of us look forward getting outside in the warm summer weather, high temperatures like we have experienced this week can pose potential dangers to your health. Bridge City News spoke to AHS Medical Read More
The defense lawyer of Anthony Olienick has called the trial of the Coutts 2 men “un-Canadian” and accused the RCMP of lying under oath.Read More
Dealing with the heat can be a challenge for many people … but imagine not having access water or a place cool down. Streets Alive Mission says this is the situation facing the unhoused population and Read More
Much of the west is seeing extreme heat right now. Alysa Pederson, from Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the high temperatures are being felt in many regions. She says various heat records are also Read More
The Alberta Food Rescue and Distribution is at major risk of shutting down due to lack of financial support.Read More
With Lethbridge in the midst of a summer heat wave, community agencies are working together to ensure our city’s most vulnerable stay hydrated. Currently local food banks are holding a water drive to satisfy Read More
The lack of childcare spaces in Alberta continues to be a concern for many. Susan Cake, chair with Child Care Now Alberta, says the province doesn’t have adequate space for children who need daycare. Read More
Lethbridge City officials say an increasing number of encampments are being discovered and dismantled in Lethbridge’s river valley. In a report presented to City Council on July 9, general manager of community social development, Andrew Read More
Defense lawyers for Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick have claimed that enough evidence has been presented to negate the charge of conspiracy to murder officers for both men.Read More
There has been a lot of discussion about the national childcare plan. Some are for it and some are against it. Susan Cake, chair with Child Care Now Alberta, says her group does not support Read More
The town of Coaldale has released results from a spring community survey of nearly 500 residents.Read More
The trial on Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert reviews more data from the cell phones that were seized from the accused at the Coutts border blockade.Read More
As the trial of Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert enters another week, the court is presented with evidence from phones that RCMP seized at the Coutts border blockade.Read More
Jonathan Cuadros was also impacted by the strike. He had organized a work trip to preach the Gospel in Winnipeg, but he says that fell through due to the work stoppage. Officials at WestJet say Read More
The Blackfeet Tribe in Montana is working closely with the US Bureau of Reclamation to begin next steps to mitigate the affects from St Mary Siphon rupture.Read More
The Alberta government is giving the town of Coaldale 4.5 million dollars. According to MLA Grant Hunter the funding will be used for a major water infrastructure project. Coaldale Mayor, Jack Van Rijn, says the money Read More
In 2021 on Bridge City News, we brought you the story of Paul Bennett of Calgary. He spent years of his life being ridiculed over the appearance of his teeth. Fed up of the bullying, he Read More
The Alberta NDP are on the verge of accepting their new leader, while Rachel Notley says goodbye as leader on Friday.Read More
The state of Montana is looking at fixes and alternatives for irrigation days after a major water siphon suffered a catastrophic failure.Read More
Through a ceremony at the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) atrium, 17 officers from southern Alberta received special recognition. Cpl. Cumming’s Watch Awards is an initiative implemented by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Lethbridge & Area Chapter Read More
A catastrophic water main break in Montana has brought an unexpected blessing for farmers in Southern Alberta, as the water travels up North to fill nearby reservoirs.Read More
The defense lawyers for Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert are claiming the Crown’s evidence against the 2 men accused of conspiring for murder are unsupportive.Read More
Understanding the important role that sport plays in the lives of children and young people, Alberta’s government has provided $8-million to Every Kid Can Play program. Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sports, says Read More
Hours before they opened on Saturday June 15, the staff at Le Family Dental in Calgary arrived at their clinic and saw over 100 people lined up for complimentary dentistry services for the clinic’s inaugural Free Read More
An undercover Police Officer, who acted as a supporter at the Coutts border blockade in 2022, continued her testimony against Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert on Thursday. However Olienick and Carbert’s lawyers questioned if her Read More
It seems everywhere we turn lately we’re seeing Artificial Intelligence is making its way into our lives…from talking to us in our homes and cars, to singing us a song. This is exactly Read More
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SMRID sets 2026 water allocation at 14 inches
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Taber to learn Kraft Hockeyville winner on Saturday
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Artemis II launch captivates Lethbridge university students
Aspiring students at the University of Lethbridge also shared their excitement during the launch of Artemis II. A watch party...
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Newly-formed Alberta Police Review Commission receives over 1,000 police conduct complaints
Accountability for law enforcement has expanded across Alberta, thanks to a new civilian–led investigation body. As BCN’s Naveen Day reports, the four-month-old organization has seen complaints about police conduct in the quadruple numbers.…
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Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta
There are many creative ways to support the community. A golf tournament has been launched aimed to raise funds for...
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New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter
A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will...
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Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls
A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Blood Tribe Emergency Services Director, Travis Coleman says, “The decline in...
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SAAG to launch exhibit on Saturday at Excite
A new art display will be up for viewing in Lethbridge on Saturday. The exhibition marks the start of a new collaboration between the Southern AB Art Gallery...
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Galt-Museum presents new exhibit on Lethbridge’s brewing history
A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A...
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