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 Hootenanny turning junk into treasure

Hootenanny turning junk into treasure

Micah Quinn June 30, 2022

Sometimes one person’s junk is another’s treasure. That’s definitely the case for a new play called The Junk Show, which is being put on in Galt Gardens in Lethbridge. The group calling themselves Hootenanny are heading up the production. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the captivating entertainment in the park.Read More

 ‘Internationally recognized,’ Town of Vulcan adopts Star Trek theme

‘Internationally recognized,’ Town of Vulcan adopts Star Trek theme

Angela Stewart June 21, 2022

If you’ve ever visited Vulcan, Alberta you would probably notice a particular theme that runs throughout the town. BCN’s Angela Stewart went on a tour with the town’s mayor and discussed how they adopted everything from Star Trek. Read More

 Yates Theatre prepping for Kirb-Fest

Yates Theatre prepping for Kirb-Fest

Micah Quinn June 14, 2022

A multicultural concert event will be making its way to our city this weekend. Kirb-Fest will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists to the Yates Theatre. Willy Big Bull is an artist who will be performing at Kirb-Fest. He says he got his start performing in front of live audiences at funerals playing sombre and […]Read More

 Exhibition showcases works of art in southern Alberta

Exhibition showcases works of art in southern Alberta

Micah Quinn June 2, 2022

A southern Alberta man has a special exhibition on display in Pincher Creek. The Grassland Series showcases the unique animals that are native to our beautiful province. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details on why the artist chose to document these interesting creatures.Read More

 Festival Square ready to rock by June

Festival Square ready to rock by June

Micah Quinn June 1, 2022

It’s almost time for the grand opening of the new Festival Square project. The area will be located on the corner of 3rd Ave and 6th Street in downtown Lethbridge. Festival Square will be an outdoor event space that will host farmers markets, music events, outdoor movie showings, and social gatherings. The project comes off […]Read More

 Funds for Ukraine through the power of dance

Funds for Ukraine through the power of dance

Micah Quinn May 16, 2022

Dancing and joy was abundant coming out of the Yates Theatre on Sunday night. The Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club held a benefit concert to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Some of the funds will go to the Canadian-Ukraine Foundation to help deliver aid to those most in need. The dance club also hosted […]Read More

 Bronze statue takes rightful place at Lethbridge Exhibition

Bronze statue takes rightful place at Lethbridge Exhibition

Micah Quinn May 9, 2022

A beautiful bronze statue has now made its way to our city. The Legacy of Alberta pays tribute to the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedoms during World War I. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the special statue that will be placed for all to see at the Lethbridge and […]Read More

 Blacklight theatre offers unique performance

Blacklight theatre offers unique performance

Micah Quinn April 26, 2022

Lights, camera and action. A Lethbridge church group calling themselves The ImmanueLights are working hard to bring forth a show on Friday evening. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the group performs a unique version of blacklight theatre.Read More

 Birds of a feather flock together

Birds of a feather flock together

Micah Quinn April 7, 2022

Bird lovers in our community are set for a treat. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is featuring a new exhibition with a focus on needle felted birds. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the artist says she hopes this exhibit showcases the beautiful birds that flock to southern Alberta and the species that are most at […]Read More

 Music and Speech Arts Festival featuring top competition

Music and Speech Arts Festival featuring top competition

Micah Quinn March 29, 2022

Music and the arts are back at the Yates Theatre. The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival has begun. This is the first time the festival has been in-person since 2019 due to the pandemic. There are 465 participants showcasing their best in musical theatre, choir, and music. Megan Wittig, the General Manager […]Read More

 “Beauty and The Beast” opens this weekend at St. Francis Junior High

“Beauty and The Beast” opens this weekend at St. Francis

Nathan Reiter March 24, 2022

St. Francis Junior High is ready to open their production of “Beauty And The Beast” this weekend  Read More

 Indigenous mask exhibit navigates through the pandemic

Indigenous mask exhibit navigates through the pandemic

Micah Quinn February 9, 2022

A new Indigenous exhibit is now on display at the Galt Museum and Archives. It showcases Indigenous culture and the impact the pandemic has had on them. As Micah Quinn explains, this exhibit features beautiful masks.Read More

 Over $10,000 in donations for Concerts in Care

Over $10,000 in donations for Concerts in Care

Micah Quinn January 20, 2022

Seniors from Alberta are set to receive some much needed music. This is thanks in part to over $10,000 in donations for the Concerts in Care program. The Health Arts Society of Alberta says that during the month of December, Albertans were able to buy or donate a live concert to a long-term care home […]Read More

 Life sized snow mansion up for rent

Life sized snow mansion up for rent

Micah Quinn January 11, 2022

A Cardston man and his kids have created a life sized snow mansion. The snow creation is also available to rent for a night or afternoon of family fun. As Micah Quinn reports, this snow mansion was inspired by the man’s children.Read More

 ‘Ode To Joy’ musical to provide soaring melodies

‘Ode To Joy’ musical to provide soaring melodies

Micah Quinn December 9, 2021

New West Theatre is back indoors to provide soaring songs and musical renditions of big hits. Performers put on a dress rehearsal today to showcase their talents. As Micah Quinn explains, Lethbridge theatre fans are in for a sweet treat.Read More

 Lethbridge 39th Battery bronze statue forever immortalized

Lethbridge 39th Battery bronze statue forever immortalized

Micah Quinn December 8, 2021

A local artist has unveiled a new bronze statue commemorating the legacy of veterans from Lethbridge as an artillery city. The statue is modelled after the last gun to fire in World War I from the Lethbridge 39th Battery. As Micah Quinn explains, it took the artist close to two years to complete the work […]Read More

 Winners given cash prizes for reconciliation art contest

Winners given cash prizes for reconciliation art contest

Micah Quinn December 7, 2021

On December 3rd, four winners were announced for the Fourth Expressions of Reconciliation Art & Media Contest put on by the United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta. The winners were celebrated for their work in the theme of Voice and Representation. Each was presented with a cash prize at Casa for their art. […]Read More

 SAAG presents three new exhibitions

SAAG presents three new exhibitions

Micah Quinn November 26, 2021

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery has unveiled three new exhibitions. These pieces of art will be located at SAAG sharing the ideas and storytelling of local and international artists. As Micah Quinn explains, the exhibitions will be available for viewing until February 6th.   For more information on SAAG and future programming, you can visit […]Read More

 New Lethbridge art unveiled by Tourism Lethbridge

New Lethbridge art unveiled by Tourism Lethbridge

Micah Quinn November 23, 2021

Fans of art in our city are in line for a treat. Six local artists have designed travel posters highlighting the best parts of the city of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, these works of art are now on sale and each one offers a unique focus of our city.   You can buy each […]Read More

 Ember Awards entering 15th year

Ember Awards entering 15th year

Micah Quinn November 19, 2021

The Digital Alberta Ember Awards are a way to encourage the growth of the tech sector in our province. The awards highlight the best in Alberta’s Interactive and Digital Media landscape over the past few years. As Micah Quinn explains, the awards are entering their 15th year.Read More

 Empress Theatre set to screen new Ghostbusters movie

Empress Theatre set to screen new Ghostbusters movie

Micah Quinn November 12, 2021

The Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod is set to play host to the new Ghostbusters: Afterlife movie. The movie filmed scenes in the town in the summer of 2019. A street festival will mark the start of the festivities at 6:30pm on Saturday evening. Ghostbusters fan clubs from all over Alberta will be making their […]Read More

 ‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce Of 1914’ ready to wow viewers

‘All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce Of 1914’ ready to

Micah Quinn November 10, 2021

A play with a Christmas and Remembrance Day twist is set to wow spectators here in our city. As Micah Quinn explains, the play called All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, is based on real events that happened during World War One.Read More

 ‘Killing John Wayne’ book dives into movie controversy

‘Killing John Wayne’ book dives into movie controversy

Micah Quinn November 3, 2021

A Lethbridge native has authored a new book based on what he says is one of the worst movies ever made. As Micah Quinn explains, the movie, starring former Hollywood Star John Wayne, generated a huge amount of controversy and allegedly resulted in the subsequent deaths years later of a large majority of the cast […]Read More

 Night of Lights Market ready to shine

Night of Lights Market ready to shine

Micah Quinn November 1, 2021

The Coaldale Night of Lights Festival was cancelled due to the pandemic, but now there are new events showing up for artists, small businesses, and the public to enjoy. The Coaldale Night of Lights Market allows artisans and small businesses to showcase their interesting inventions and sell them to the public. The owner of Domesticated […]Read More

 Public art calls for Lethbridge Airport

Public art calls for Lethbridge Airport

Micah Quinn October 21, 2021

Indigenous artists are being called to submit an art installation which will be showcased at the Lethbridge airport. This project will serve as a Land Acknowledgment and Territory Welcome at the airport. The artwork is meant to gather the community to stop and think about reconciliation and what it means for our city and our […]Read More

 ‘Lethbridge: A History In Pictures’ book now published

‘Lethbridge: A History In Pictures’ book now published

Micah Quinn October 20, 2021

Four authors in our city have constructed a new picture book chronicling the history of Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this new initiative featuring hundreds of pictures took around a year to complete. You can purchase the book at Analog Books, Club Cigar Store, Galt Museum & Archives, Lethbridge Chapters, Stubbs Pharmacy, and the University […]Read More

 Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra return for live shows

Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra return for live shows

Micah Quinn October 19, 2021

The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra performed their first show in almost two years on Monday night. As Micah Quinn explains, fans of brass, string and woodwind instruments finally got a chance to hear the symphony at the Southminster United Church.Read More

 Telus STORYHIVE grant to award $10,000

Telus STORYHIVE grant to award $10,000

Micah Quinn October 18, 2021

Lethbridge residents and people from all across Alberta and B.C. are set to receive a nice little chunk of change if they qualify for a sweet new grant. The Telus STORYHIVE Voices initiative supports content creators like filmmakers and vloggers who are looking for some extra funding to create their own locally reflective episodic project. […]Read More

 New West Theatre hitting the stage with two new shows starting in December

New West Theatre hitting the stage with two new shows

Bridge City News October 6, 2021

Live theatre is making a return to Lethbridge. New West Theatre has announced its bringing two new live shows starting in mid-December. First up, the New West ensemble is bringing Ode to Joy, a music-comedy revue to stage, with Sexy Laundry taking the stage in February.    Artistic Director with New West Theatre, Kelly Reay, […]Read More

 New reconciliation t-shirt designed by Blackfoot artist

New reconciliation t-shirt designed by Blackfoot artist

Micah Quinn September 16, 2021

An Indigenous student from the University of Lethbridge has designed a t-shirt that is now the theme for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th. As Micah Quinn explains, the student has a personal connection to residential schools within her family, and this day hits pretty close to home.Read More

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