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 Lethbridge 2025 harvest sees good results despite dryness

Lethbridge 2025 harvest sees good results despite dryness

Heidi Echavarria September 23, 2025

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

 Candidate list for 2025-municipal-and-school elections now official

Candidate list for 2025-municipal-and-school elections now official

Heidi Echavarria September 23, 2025

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

 AUPE workers rally at St Therese Villa

AUPE workers rally at St Therese Villa

Landon Hickok September 19, 2025

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

 Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Heidi Echavarria September 19, 2025

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

 Students help prepare for LSCO’s 50th anniversary Open-House

Students help prepare for LSCO’s 50th anniversary Open-House

Heidi Echavarria September 18, 2025

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

 Lethbridge Police-K9 2026 Calendar launches supporting retired dogs

Lethbridge Police-K9 2026 Calendar launches supporting retired dogs

Heidi Echavarria September 18, 2025

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

 L&D Exhibition splits into Ag Society & Events organizer

L&D Exhibition splits into Ag Society & Events organizer

Landon Hickok September 18, 2025

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

 Thieves steal $47,100 of gold in Lethbridge Mall

Thieves steal $47,100 of gold in Lethbridge Mall

Landon Hickok September 18, 2025

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

 Even your lost pet can be used in a scam

Even your lost pet can be used in a scam

Heidi Echavarria September 15, 2025

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

 Terry Fox’s uncle runs honouring Terry’s legacy

Terry Fox’s uncle runs honouring Terry’s legacy

Heidi Echavarria September 12, 2025

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

 Premier Smith and Alberta Next Panel visits Lethbridge

Premier Smith and Alberta Next Panel visits Lethbridge

Landon Hickok September 12, 2025

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

 Alberta Birds of Prey releases raptors in Lethbridge River Valley

Alberta Birds of Prey releases raptors in Lethbridge River Valley

Heidi Echavarria September 11, 2025

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

 In their memory, Lethbridge ceremony honors fallen first responders

In their memory, Lethbridge ceremony honors fallen first responders

Heidi Echavarria September 11, 2025

  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

 Alberta Teachers Association votes to strike in October

Alberta Teachers Association votes to strike in October

Landon Hickok September 10, 2025

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

 City of Lethbridge launches Gratitude in Play Campaign

City of Lethbridge launches Gratitude in Play Campaign

Heidi Echavarria September 9, 2025

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

 Plateau Cattle Co wins Alberta Beef Environmental Stewardship award

Plateau Cattle Co wins Alberta Beef Environmental Stewardship award

Naveen Day September 9, 2025

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

 12-year-old suspect in attempted murder appears in court

12-year-old suspect in attempted murder appears in court

Landon Hickok September 8, 2025

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

 Sirens for Life blood plasma donation drive

Sirens for Life blood plasma donation drive

Heidi Echavarria September 8, 2025

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

 Concerns raised over attacks against on-duty first responders

Concerns raised over attacks against on-duty first responders

Heidi Echavarria September 8, 2025

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

 12-year-old Lethbridge boy charged with attempted murder

12-year-old Lethbridge boy charged with attempted murder

Landon Hickok September 5, 2025

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

 Lethbridge’s Reuse Rendezvous taking place Saturday

Lethbridge’s Reuse Rendezvous taking place Saturday

Heidi Echavarria September 5, 2025

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

 AUPE ratifies provincial deal, but Coaldale locks out workers

AUPE ratifies provincial deal, but Coaldale locks out workers

Landon Hickok September 4, 2025

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

 Stuff the Bus campaign wrapped up successfully

Stuff the Bus campaign wrapped up successfully

Heidi Echavarria September 4, 2025

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

 Trevor Lewington resigns as Mayor of Stirling

Trevor Lewington resigns as Mayor of Stirling

Landon Hickok September 3, 2025

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

 United Way raises funds by pulling the bus campaign

United Way raises funds by pulling the bus campaign

Heidi Echavarria September 3, 2025

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 negotiations at critical stage

Access-A-Ride negotiations at critical stage

Heidi Echavarria September 3, 2025

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

 Possible teachers’ strike raises local concerns

Possible teachers’ strike raises local concerns

Heidi Echavarria September 2, 2025

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

 Alberta providing $5.5 million for Blood Tribe Police detachment

Alberta providing $5.5 million for Blood Tribe Police detachment

Landon Hickok August 29, 2025

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

 LPS increases traffic enforcement as students head back to school

LPS increases traffic enforcement as students head back to school

Heidi Echavarria August 29, 2025

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

 Water supply outlook improves after wet Summer in Southern Alberta

Water supply outlook improves after wet Summer in Southern Alberta

Heidi Echavarria August 28, 2025

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

    April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026

    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

    April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026

    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

    April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026

    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

    April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026

    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

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    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

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    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

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    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

    April 1, 2026 April 1, 2026

    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

    March 27, 2026 March 27, 2026

    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

    March 26, 2026 March 26, 2026

    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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