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 Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Two Excite Lethbridge Leaders earn national CAFE recognition

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

Two southern Alberta team members from Excite Lethbridge have earned national recognition. Kaira Cale, Manager of Event Development, and Kathleen Boniol, Lead of Event Development and Entertainment, have both been named top 10 under 40 recipients by Read More

 Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Find Your Path event connects newcomers with resources

Heidi Echavarria June 18, 2026

It can be difficult for newcomers to settle in a new country, where the language, culture, and many other aspects of daily life are completely different. With that in mind, Lethbridge Family Services is launching Read More

 Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Two killed, one injured in Highway 4 collision

Landon Hickok June 18, 2026

UPDATE – June 18: RCMP have confirmed that a 42-year-old woman from Brooks did succumb to her injuries as a result of the collision. The investigation into the collision remains ongoing. ORIGINAL – June 10: One person was killed Read More

 Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Sundre Pro Rodeo Parade cancelled amid threats regarding Pro-Alberta float

Landon Hickok June 17, 2026

The Sundre Pro Rodeo has announced the cancellation of their annual parade this year after tempers flared up over a reported Pro Alberta float. The Rodeo that is set to begin this week will kick Read More

 Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Upside Downtown unveils 2026 lineup for sixth season

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

Summer music is set to return to downtown Lethbridge. The Allied Arts Council launches the sixth season of the Upside Downtown Concert and Arts Series. The event features a diverse lineup of local, regional, and Read More

 City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

City and Excite Lethbridge prepare for Canada Day 2026 celebration

Heidi Echavarria June 17, 2026

This year, Canada celebrates its 159th anniversary, and the City of Lethbridge, together with Excite Lethbridge, have partnered to make Canada Day 2026 an unforgettable celebration. Sarah Burton, Facility Programmer with the City of Lethbridge, says Read More

 Renovations underway at Taber Health Centre

Renovations underway at Taber Health Centre

Naveen Day June 17, 2026

Some much needed upgrades got underway at the Taber Health Centre this week. BCN’s Naveen Day has more details.Read More

 Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Lethbridge-raised wrestler wins silver at University Worlds

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

A wrestler originally from Lethbridge has captured a silver medal at the FISU World University Combat Championships in Brazil last week. Angelina Ellis-Toddington competes with the University of Calgary’s 68kg class and was one Read More

 $3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

$3.2 Million gifted to strengthen Southwestern-Alberta’s youth leadership

Heidi Echavarria June 16, 2026

Knowing the importance of supporting youth, the Community Foundation has announced the Dr. David and Mrs. Shirley Hughes bequest of almost 3.2 million dollars. Charleen Davidson, Executive Director of The Community Foundation, says the gift will Read More

 Child dies in unspecified “incident” at Medicine Hat park

Child dies in unspecified “incident” at Medicine Hat park

Landon Hickok June 16, 2026

Medicine Hat Police are confirming that an 11-year-old child has died in an unspecified “incident” that occurred at a city park on Monday. Police confirmed that officers responded to the Echo Dale Regional Park at 2:17Read More

 Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Alberta NDP revealing new economic strategy – MLA Rakhi Pancholi

Landon Hickok June 15, 2026

The Alberta NDP is in discussions with municipalities about the party’s new economic strategy which has yet to be publicly announced. Deputy leader and MLA for Edmonton-Whitemud Rakhi Pancholi met with local Chamber of Read More

 Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Chinook Sexual Assault Centre unveils new-identity as Aurora

Heidi Echavarria June 15, 2026

The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has officially rebranded as Aurora. The new identity represents renewal, a process that is at the heart of the work at the Centre. Cayley King, Board Chair with Aurora says Read More

 ‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta

‘Water Not Coal’ Petition received by Elections Alberta

Landon Hickok June 10, 2026

Country musician Corb Lund has delivered his Citizen Initiative Petition today calling for a ban on new coal mining projects in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. The petition titled “No New Coal Mining in the Eastern Read More

 Alberta Separation campaigner accuses Taber of election interference

Alberta Separation campaigner accuses Taber of election interference

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

A digital billboard in the town of Taber is triggering debate and controversy, including claims of election interference. The advertisement that was set up by a third-party advertisement group called Pathway to Independence, reads “Send Read More

 Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Canada’s First 24/7 Reformer Pilates Studio Comes to Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

For people who love pilates, a new studio is coming to Lethbridge. Located on the city’s west side, Reformher Pilates Studio will give women in the community the opportunity to take reformer Pilates classes Read More

 Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Residents invited to celebrate Neighbour Day on June 13

Heidi Echavarria June 9, 2026

Residents in Lethbridge will have an opportunity to strengthen community connections as Neighbour Day is celebrated on June 13th. The annual event is hosted by the Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Association. Association Chair Heather Oxman Read More

 Firearm seized following Medicine Hat restaurant theft

Firearm seized following Medicine Hat restaurant theft

Landon Hickok June 9, 2026

Two people face charges after an alleged theft late Sunday night at a Medicine Hat restaurant. Police responded to a report of a theft in progress at a restaurant in the 2500 block of Box Springs Read More

 County dust suppression applications open until July 12

County dust suppression applications open until July 12

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

People who live in Lethbridge County know that life on gravel roads comes with a lot of dust, especially during the busy harvest season. To help reduce those conditions, Lethbridge County is now accepting applications Read More

 Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Residents invited to help shape community wellbeing funding

Heidi Echavarria June 8, 2026

Do you enjoy sharing ideas, getting involved in your community, and helping make a difference? This could be your opportunity. The City of Lethbridge is now recruiting members for its Community Wellbeing Advisory Board, a Read More

 Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Streets Alive seeks community support for $70,000 one-day goal

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Today is Streets Alive Mission’s Giving Day, a community-wide fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $70,000 in just one day. The organization is calling on residents to support its programs and services, which provide Read More

 Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Regional partnership keeps food trucks rolling safely

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

Food truck season is back, and before the grills heat up, safety comes first. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services or LFES has teamed up with Coaldale and Taber fire departments on a regional partnership that Read More

 High school students get a first look at UofL life

High school students get a first look at UofL life

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

High school students and their families will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand as the University of Lethbridge opens its doors for Ahead of the Herd this Saturday. The annual orientation event is Read More

 Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Explore Lethbridge’s past through hidden history tours

Heidi Echavarria June 5, 2026

If you enjoy discovering the people, places and stories that shaped Lethbridge, get ready to take a walk through the city’s past. The Lethbridge Historical Society is launching the second season of its Hidden Read More

 Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Southern Alberta Grade-4 class wins national music competition

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

St. Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School in Lethbridge has won a first place in a national music class competition. Forty Grade 4 music students earned the top honour for their performance of mitêh by acclaimed Read More

 Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot gets a name: Breezy

Heidi Echavarria June 4, 2026

Breezy is no longer just the nickname for our windy city. It’s also the new name for Lethbridge’s 311 chatbot. The name was selected after the city invited residents to participate in a contest Read More

 Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Live Well Showcase returns for Seniors’ Week

Heidi Echavarria June 3, 2026

As Lethbridge celebrates Seniors’ Week, the Live Well Showcase is returning to the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization. Now in its 13th year, Western Canada’s largest seniors’ tradeshow will connect older adults with new products, Read More

 Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’ after the previous hot weather began to dry up moisture from dry land crops. With Read More

 Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water

Landon Hickok June 2, 2026

The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact remains minimal. By Tuesday morning, the river reached a flow rate of 615 cubic metres per Read More

 Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Read More

 Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property taxes. Residential taxes will drop three-tenths of a percent from 7.2 to 6.9 percent, Read More

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    October 23, 2026 October 23, 2026

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  • Lethbridge elementary school designated as International Spanish Academy

    October 23, 2026 October 23, 2026

    An elementary school in West Lethbridge has been designated as an International Spanish Academy; the first of its kind in...

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    We have some sad news to pass along about a well-loved community leader who has died. Ben Rowley, a member...

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    As the need for food assistance continues to grow, community support is becoming increasingly important to help local individuals and...

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    The City of Lethbridge is encouraging residents to reduce waste and make better use of local recycling programs during Waste...

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    October 21, 2026 October 21, 2026

    Due to rising grocery costs, food bank use in Canada reached 2.3 million visits in a single month, according to...

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    Every season is an opportunity to give back and support those in need. The Lethbridge Food Bank is bringing back...

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