Two of the four men charged in connection with the Coutts border protest were being released from custody today. Chris Lysak pleaded guilty to a restricted weapons charge and Jerry Morin pleaded guilty to conspiracy Read More
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The first stage of a collaborative multi-phased approach to enhance health and well-being on the Kainai Nation is underway. And on Tuesday in Standoff, the project was given a name – Sokkinakia’pi. The project is Read More
A protest was held on Saturday in response to the Alberta Government’s new youth policies. As BCN’s Alex MacLeod explains, the anger was being felt across the province.Read More
RCMP officers in Alberta are going to be field testing body-worn cameras. Officials say this is part of ongoing efforts to be more transparent and accountable to the communities they serve. Starting this month front Read More
Our legislative reporter Tyler Dawson talks about some of the biggest hot button topics in regards to some of this potential legislation or regulations that will soon be implemented by the Alberta government impacting trans Read More
The president of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Jason Schilling, expressed his concerns with this potential legislation. He says what the government wants to move forward with will put many transgender youth at risk.Read More
We’ve certainly experienced a mixture of high and low temperatures so far this winter including the warmer Chinook winds. So, how does that impact the ski resorts? Cole Fawcett with Castle Mountain Resort says, Read More
Daycares across Alberta temporarily shut down today to protest the financial strain they have been under due to 10 dollar a day daycare. As BCN’s, Alex MacLeod reports, for some the dollars don’t make Read More
It’s something most rodeo professionals don’t want to think about, but accidents do happen. And one southern Alberta bronc rider is lucky to be alive following an accident on January 15th. As Jeannette Read More
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where more than one million lost their lives. Marc O’Connor says although the camp was liberated almost 80 years Read More
January 27th is International Holocaust Remembrance Day and many of those in our Jewish community are feeling on edge. The day comes during an unstable time, especially for those in Israel. One Lethbridge resident, Marc Read More
The survey will form a plan for both short-term and long-term ways to address water shortages. Svenson says if the ration plan goes in place, you’ll have to start limiting water use. You can Read More
The city of Lethbridge is wanting you to *sink* your thoughts into their new water conservation survey. Officials are looking for input on how residents both use and conserve their water. Lethbridge Manager of Engineering Read More
Questions were raised about the electricity rates in the province, and why so many Albertans cannot afford the current high rates. Minister Neudorf says although many Albertans are looking for cheaper electricity rates, it may Read More
Many Albertans were feeling a little uncertain about electricity in the province following the January 13th grid alert. Many were asked to limit their power consumption. Many also noticed non-essential lighting was on. This raised Read More
Tuesday night Lethbridge City Council members were faced with a huge decision…whether or not to save the Lethbridge District and Exhibition from financial and operational disaster. A vote of no on a proposed Memorandum Read More
Officials say the drones can be used to find what plants may need more water, and where weeds are growing. With the help of facial recognition, they can even tell you how many and what Read More
New technology seems to be taking off in the Agriculture industry. Farmers were introduced to the use of drones during the Agriculture Services Board Conference, here in Lethbridge. Jeremy Patton with Medicine Hat College is Read More
If you are wanting to park in downtown Lethbridge, be prepared to pay a little more if you receive a parking fine. Parking coordinator, Phillip Berg, says certain things will not be costing you extra Read More
Lethbridge Police Officers unveiled their brand new Armoured Rescue Vehicle. The unit is replacing a 30-year-old converted truck that police were using for the past six years. The old vehicle did not meet safety standards Read More
Agriculture impact is the most concerning due to the array of different species in the province. Megan Evans says native grasslands are one the most endangered ecosystems in the world. She believes monitoring and dealing Read More
Alberta is often referred to as being rat-free, but most people don‘t see the invasive species hidden in plain sight. More than 100 invasive plants are calling Alberta home, along with additional fish and animals. Read More
For many small businesses across the country, today is D-day. The deadline to payback the $60,000 Canadian Emergency Business Account loan otherwise known as CEBA or the pandemic loan. But the silver lining in all of Read More
Two people in Refrew County in Ontario are dead after going into cardiac arrest while shovelling snow following Saturday’s winter storm. This is the time of year when you need to take extra care Read More
Thursday, January 18 is the deadline for businesses that received a Canada Emergency Business loan during the pandemic to pay it back. Around 900 thousand business owners and non-profit groups across Canada took advantage of the program Read More
We caution you to use discretion in this next story due to its graphic nature. A 28-year old southern Alberta man from is facing a charge in connection to alleged animal abuse. Nicholas Whimster Read More
When you have wind chill values of –40 there are risks associated with being outside for too long including hypothermia and frost bite. Alberta Health Services says there are warning signs to watch out for to Read More
The University of Regina Pride Centre for Sexuality and Diversity is challenging the right of Saskatchewan parents and guardians to be informed about the consent to the gender identity transitions of their children under the Read More
This is the time of year when we see a lot more vehicle thefts. People start up their vehicles in front of their homes and leave them unlocked as they leave them running to warm Read More
The family of a missing Alberta man was disheartened to learn the truck he went missing in has been moved to a landfill. Marshal Iwaasa disappeared in November of 2019 from Lethbridge, but his truck was Read More
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Lethbridge Senior Organization launches the SOS campaign
A new campaign to support seniors from our city has been launched. It’s called Support Our Seniors or SOS. The...
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Students receive real-life police training at LPS Academy
Police officers in Lethbridge have become teachers this week as a group of young students are receiving specialized training and...
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Young women explore skilled trades in interactive career-camp
Skilled trades were once considered male-dominated careers and are now increasingly attracting more women. In Canada, this shift is reflected...
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Corb Lund tours in support of anti-coal mining petition
Alberta country artist Corb Lund was performing throughout our province this past weekend and stopped by downtown Lethbridge on Easter...
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Alberta Rotary teams donating service vehicles to Mexico
Rotary club members who are part of the ‘Los Amigos Project’ are on their way to Mexico – but it’s...
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Lethbridge Senior Organization launches the SOS campaign
A new campaign to support seniors from our city has been launched. It’s called Support Our Seniors or SOS. The...
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Young women explore skilled trades in interactive career-camp
Skilled trades were once considered male-dominated careers and are now increasingly attracting more women. In Canada, this shift is reflected...
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Bill 22 aims to strengthen animal welfare laws in Alberta
The Alberta Government is updating the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. Bill 22 is designed...
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Taber wins Kraft Hockeyville 2026
Folks in the southern Alberta town of Taber are celebrating a big win today. Saturday during “Hockey Night in Canada”. Taber was selected the winner of Kraft Hockeyville 2026. Taber was chosen through...
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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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