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