While southern Alberta farmers are still working on the 2025 harvest, some of the early returns appear to be positive. Ken Coles, CEO of Farming Smarter, says the season started off quite dry, and it was Read More
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The candidate list for the 2025 Lethbridge Municipal — including Mayor and Councillor — and the School Board elections is now official. Voters can cast their ballots from October 8 to October 20, for both the municipal and school board Read More
A rally was held by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees based at Covenant Health’s St Therese Villa here in Lethbridge earlier today. The union and the workers at St Therese have been bargaining Read More
Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More
There are many ways to honor our seniors, and students from Chamberlain Middle School and ATL High School are well aware of that. They rolled up their sleeves to help prepare for the second celebration Read More
With the aim of supporting police and military service dogs in Canada, the Lethbridge Police K9 2026 Calendar is now available for purchase online and at the Lethbridge Police Service station. Proceeds from this fur-tastic charity Read More
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition announced Thursday that it’s rebranding into two separate entities. The Lethbridge and District Agriculture Society will focus on the communities’ agricultural roots dating back to 1897, while Excite Lethbridge will Read More
A couple from Edmonton have been charged by Lethbridge Police with the theft of more than 47 thousand dollars’ worth of gold chains. The break-in at the Park Place Mall happened on August 23rd at about 5:30 Read More
Not even pets are safe from scammers these days. A pet extortion scam is raising concern, and the Better Business Bureau or BBB is warning pet owners to stay alert. Scammers target people who post Read More
As Lethbridge prepares for the 45th annual Terry Fox Run this Sunday, local groups and schools are already paying tribute. This time, residents of the Green Acres Foundation organized their own walk today to honor Read More
The Alberta Next Panel continues its journey across the province, headlined with questions on the state of Alberta’s current relationship with Ottawa. The panel led by Premier Danielle Smith stopped at the Agri-Food Hub Read More
A special event brought together community leaders to show support for local wildlife efforts. In Lethbridge, raptors once injured now soar again, thanks to the tireless work of local wildlife heroes. Our BCN’s Heidi Read More
Today marks 24 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of civilians, along with hundreds of firefighters and other Read More
The Alberta Teachers Association announced on Wednesday that a strike notice has been issued for Monday, October 6th if an agreement has not been finalized with the Alberta government by then. ATA president Jason Schilling Read More
Every day we should show a bit of gratitude, but September 21st is actually World Gratitude Day – a time to reflect and express gratitude and appreciation. In this spirit, the City of Lethbridge has launched Read More
A pair of cattle ranchers from southern Alberta are in Levis, Quebec to represent our province at the national level for The Environmental Stewardship Award. An honour presented by the Canadian Cattle Association to recognize Read More
The community of Lethbridge is still asking questions after police revealed details last week of a local youth reportedly attempting to murder his seven-year-old brother. The 12-year-old boy from a northside household can’t be Read More
Lethbridge first responders are helping save lives in a different way. They are partnering with Canadian Blood Services to launch Sirens for Life. Starting this Monday and running through December, the community will be encouraged Read More
The Lethbridge Fire Fighters Association is concerned about the rising issue of violence against firefighter-paramedics while on duty and are calling for stronger protection. The President of the Lethbridge Fire Fighters Association, Brent Nunweiler, says Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 12-year-old boy with the attempted murder of his younger brother. Back on August 27th at 4:30 P.M, police were called to a northside townhouse, after a father came home and Read More
If you have items or clothing in your garage, closet, or basement that you no longer want or need, tomorrow is the day! Environment Lethbridge invites the community to participate in the Reuse Rendezvous, the Read More
Members of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees have ratified a new four year contract with the government. 71 percent of the 23,000 eligible members cast ballots and 63% of those voted in favour of the mediated settlement. Read More
More than 1,600 backpacks found their way into the hands of local students for the 2025–2026 school year, thanks to the community’s support of MyCityCare’s 2024 Stuff the Bus campaign — an initiative aimed at easing the Read More
The mayor of the village of Stirling has announced that he has stepped down after selling his house before local elections take place this fall. Trevor Lewington, who is also the current CEO of Economic Read More
The Lethbridge United Way’s 2025 fundraising campaign is off and running with their third annual “Pull the Bus” event. The charity organization launched the Campaign at noon in the Canadian Tire South parking lot. Teams Read More
Access-A-Ride workers in Lethbridge have taken the first step toward a potential strike after bargaining reached an impasse. The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987, which represents Access-A-Ride workers, said the move comes after months of exhausting Read More
When we talk about back-to-school season, it’s hard not to also think about the possibility of a looming strike. As of Friday, the Alberta Teachers’ Association had not yet reached an agreement with the Read More
Millions of dollars are on their way to southern Alberta, earmarked for First Nations policing. Alberta Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services, Mike Ellis stopped in the community of Standoff Friday afternoon, and announced Read More
As the new school year begins on September 2, Lethbridge Police Service is stepping up enforcement to ensure traffic safety in school playground zones. With more children walking and biking, drivers are urged to slow down, Read More
With the end of summer just around the corner, it’s time to look back at southern Alberta’s water story in the last months. What started with alarmingly low snowpacks, and reservoirs turned into Read More
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SMRID sets 2026 water allocation at 14 inches
Irrigators in southern Alberta are in for some good news, the St Mary River Irrigation District has set their allocation...
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Taber to learn Kraft Hockeyville winner on Saturday
On Saturday, the Town of Taber will learn in real time if they will be crowned the grand prize winner...
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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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Elm tree pruning ban in effect in Alberta
The province has enacted their elm tree pruning ban for the season to prevent the risk of elm bark beetles...
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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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