A Calgary man has been charged by Lethbridge Police with multiple counts of attempted murder after appearing to deliberately run over a group of pedestrians last week in a parking lot. The first of multiple Read More
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This afternoon, October 14, Lethbridge transit workers are holding a rally — or practice picket — in support of 45 members who operate the Access-A-Ride paratransit service, according to Travis Oberg, president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987. Drivers Read More
The University of Lethbridge has unveiled a new name for its Centre for Sport & Wellness. Starting this week, it will be known as the Co-op Centre for Sport & Wellness, thanks to a landmark 25Read More
The Interfaith Food Bank garden in Lethbridge is one of five across Canada competing in the Gro for Good contest, an initiative that supports community gardens and green spaces in schools and non-profit organizations. The Read More
A new international report shows Alberta teachers among the most stressed and overextended in the world, with one of the most demanding workloads. The study, concluded in more that 50 countries, found that 42 per cent of Read More
Spouses, family members and first responders from Lethbridge Police and Fire and Emergency Services took part in a special workshop designed to provide strategies to strengthen family relationships and communication, enhance mental well-being. The ‘Getting Read More
Not sure what to do with your used or dead batteries? The City of Lethbridge has launched a Curbside Battery Collection Program in partnership with Call2Recycle Canada. The campaign will run from November 18 to 28. Read More
ALERT’S Internet Child Exploitation unit has made multiple arrests across Alberta and here in Lethbridge over what they’re calling “vast collections” of alleged child sexual exploitation material. Operation ICE Storm, which began in Read More
The shockwaves of the strike action have been felt throughout the province today, including here in Lethbridge, with students and parents expressing mixed emotions. A group of students have gathered outside Winston Churchill High School Read More
Just days after the Canada Post workers’ strike began, many across the country are feeling its impact. It’s not just individuals missing bill payments or regular mail—businesses, institutions, and charitable organizations are also Read More
Before heading into the backcountry this fall, the Alberta RCMP is reminding outdoor adventurers to take proper safety precautions. As temperatures drop and conditions become more unpredictable, preparation is key to staying safe in remote Read More
Emergency Health Services Alberta and Health Link 8-1-1 is expanding a program that would see callers to 8-1-1 in Edmonton and Calgary taking taxis to hospital. A six-month pilot project will build off Read More
Still no talks are scheduled between the Alberta Teacher’s Association and the provincial government regarding a new contract deal that could avert a strike set for this coming Monday. Since the teachers’ union voted Read More
The City of Lethbridge will be hosting the second annual Run to Remember, an event created to honour the memories of those we have lost, celebrate life, and promote community health. The event will Read More
As the time for the municipal and school elections are around the corner, BCN continues its series featuring local candidates. This occasion, we speak with Sam Woodruff, a businessman who is running for public school Read More
A locally produced documentary that has won multiple awards at national film festivals will make a screening appearance in Lethbridge this Thursday night. Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man is a film directed by Siksika filmmaker Sinakson Read More
Today is National Seniors Day — a time to recognize and celebrate older adults across Canada. In appreciation of the many contributions they have made to our families and to society, BCN visited a senior centre Read More
The tireless search for 6-year-old Darius Macdougall reached its 11th day today. Despite the relentless efforts of search and rescue teams, authorities now believe that Darius is no longer alive, however, the search for answers Read More
While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More
There are many strategies we can adopt to help conserve wildlife. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating a successful conservation effort involving a pair of ferruginous hawks, one of Alberta’s most threatened Read More
After years of waiting, a new supportive housing complex made for vulnerable persons has officially been completed, and delegates of the provincial government are celebrating its grand opening. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services, Read More
New mobile units are part of the effort to drive early breast cancer detection in Alberta. Chidima Okoli, the Health Promoting Facilitator with Screen Test, says in July 2025, one of the units was replaced, while Read More
The Alberta/Northwest Territories Branch of the Last Post Fund has recognized a City of Lethbridge employee and Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels for their role in discovering and identifying an urn containing the remains of Read More
*Note: Darius Macdougall was previously reported by authorities as five years of age. His age has since been corrected to six. It is now Day Five into the search for a missing child from Lethbridge. Read More
A job fair was held today at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., over 50 employers set up their booths to welcome job seekers, answer questions, and provide information about Read More
The town of Coaldale is getting rid of its photo radar program for the remainder of 2025. Coaldale’s Automated Traffic Enforcement photo radar program has been temporarily suspended, converting the growing backlog of tickets into Read More
The government of Alberta has reached a tentative contract with the Alberta Teachers Association, which if ratified would avert an October 6th strike. In a statement released Wednesday morning, Finance Minister Nate Horner said the Read More
YQL Neighbourhoods is set to launch its new Neighbourhood Party Trailer this Friday, September 25, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at My City Care. Designed to make community events more accessible, affordable, and fun, the mobile trailer is Read More
To better serve the community in more accessible locations, the Lethbridge Public Library is reopening the BookStop, a pop-up library located inside the Labor Club Ice Centre on the north side of the city. From Read More
Crowsnest Pass RCMP is advising that the search continues for 5-year old Darius Macdougall of Lethbridge, who disappeared in the near Island Lake Campground. At a Monday press conference, RCMP Detachment Commander of Crowsnest Pass Read More
