You may have noticed prices of commodities going up recently. Gasoline and lumber come to mind, and you can add canola to that list. It’s the Bitcoin of the agriculture industry – canola. Before last Read More
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There are just under 100 communities in and around southern Alberta that are taking part in making sure that mental health in rural communities is looked after. The Rural Mental Health Project has three pillars the Read More
This week is International Economic Development Week. It is a time to celebrate the work of economic development practitioners. It’s also an opportunity to encourage dialogue to provide a better understanding of what economic Read More
Alberta started accepting vaccine bookings for kids as young as 12 starting May 10. These individuals have two options when it comes to booking their vaccine. Direct booking with Alberta Health Services, or contacting one of the 34 Read More
Bike Medicine Hat is a non-profit society that pursues a collaborative approach to make cycling better and safer in the gas city. They have recently partnered with Cycling Without Age. This program allows seniors to Read More
While most of the new provincial restrictions came into effect May 5, all students from kindergarten to Grade 12 went to online classes. These new measures are part of the government’s scenario 3 learning strategy. Bridge Read More
Lethbridge Family Centre and the Interfaith Food Bank have been working together for 15 years bringing families the Chinook Country Kitchen program. Anyone can participate, and in a non-pandemic year hands on training would be Read More
The Alberta government announced that it has reached an agreement to speed up the vaccination of Alberta truckers who transport essential goods into the U.S. Alberta commercial truck drivers, who are regulated, will be Read More
The Alberta Party has been trying to make their viewpoints known to potential voters for quite some time. The party says it believes in smaller government, while putting more of a focus on Albertans. Some Read More
Over half of eligible Blood Tribe members have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on the Blood reserve. Anyone age 18 or older is eligible for the Moderna shot, and starting May 14, those 12 Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman is happy with the new restrictions that were announced by the province on Tuesday night. With the news of vaccines being distributed to the younger population over the next few days, Read More
It was a Western Hockey League season like never before, and now it’s in the books. The Lethbridge Hurricanes finished their 24-game season 9-12-13. From a delayed training camp, to quarantine, and Read More
The People’s Party of Canada has chosen a candidate for Lethbridge. Kimberly Dawn Hoven who was picked by the federal party to represent us lists off what their top priorities for Alberta are. Hoven, Read More
Premier Jason Kenney says with more vaccines coming in, Alberta is expanding the vaccination rollout to further protect schools and child-care facilities. More than 52,000 teachers, 29,000 support staff and 24,000 child care workers are eligible to be Read More
STARS Air Ambulance received a generous donation from southern Alberta’s Cargill. The factory donated $400,000, which STARS says will help them purchase nine new Airbus H145 helicopters — each costing $13 million. STARS hopes these new aircraft Read More
Tuesday is the Canadian Football League’s Draft. It is a unique environment this year as players haven’t strapped on the pads since 2019. The Hamilton Tiger Cats will have the first pick, and scouts Read More
The baseball community in western Canada has lost one of the best. Mitch Ball, a southern Alberta umpire for the WCBL has recently passed away of COVID-19. The 47-year old leaves behind a wife and Read More
The Alberta government announced Thursday that regions in the provinces targeted hot zones will move back to at-home learning for students in junior and senior high schools. About 11,000 students in the Lethbridge School Division are Read More
Raising awareness and funding for kidney disease and organ donation is a top priority for organizers of this year’s Kidney March. As Micah Quinn explains, a marcher who donated one of her kidneys will Read More
They have quickly gained popularity in recent years – ridesharing and food delivery services. And a new company in Medicine Hat is looking to take on big players like Uber, Lyft, Uber Eats, and SkipTheDishes. The Read More
University of Lethbridge Pronghorns men’s basketball coach, Jermaine Small, who was hired last March has yet to host a practice with his entire team. USPORTS, the governing body of university sport in Canada, has Read More
It is a proud day for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns Athletics. The school announced Wednesday that they are retiring two alumni jerseys of the basketball program. Perry Mirkovich from Lethbridge and Shawna Molcak Read More
Southern Alberta farmers are an integral part of Alberta’s economy. The current price of commodities such as canola, wheat, and barley is approaching record breaking highs. BCN’s Ainsley O’Riley spoke with the Read More
Farms and ranches will be opening their gates as part of Alberta Open Farm Days. The event will take Albertans on a tour of these areas to hear farmers’ stories, and see how our food Read More
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a mental health toll on many of us. Psychologists, counsellors and even pastors are dealing with an influx of people who need help navigating their Read More
As the days start to get warmer, many campers are itching to warm up their RVs for weekend getaways and staycations. We spoke with the staff of Bridgeview RV Resort right here in Lethbridge to Read More
It’s National Volunteer week. A week each year that recognizes local volunteers. There is one specific program that has gone above and beyond during the pandemic. It is called Keep in Touch. Volunteers are Read More
Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. &Read More
