It’s not every day an organization is able to celebrate 100 years in the community. The Playgoers of Lethbridge have been showcasing theatre productions in our city since 1923. Video Journalist Micah Quinn caught up with Read More
A popular video game turned TV show is set to be released on January 15. The Last of Us games have sold over 37 million copies worldwide as of December 2022. The show was shot primarily in Alberta Read More
A well-known musician will be up on the big screen when his new movie premieres in theatres tonight. Canadian Country singer Corb Lund plays one of the lead roles in the movie called Guitar Lessons. Read More
New West Theatre, which has been struggling financially lately, is set to bust out the big guns with a new production. The group has started a fundraiser called Save Our Stage to help keep it Read More
A local music promoter has been quite busy as of late. Ron Sakamoto has been promoting music artists here in our region for over 50 years. He was honoured by the City of Lethbridge just over Read More
We previously brought you a story of an artist whose pieces have helped heal her during some of the darkest moments in life. Now that artist is sharing her work and story at Whoop Up Read More
A Lethbridge artist is sharing her story of how some of her art has helped her heal during some of her darkest moments. Angela Stewart sat down with Jade Olszewski who says her pieces, which Read More
Soaring melodies were playing at New West Theatre on Thursday morning. A new performance is set to rock Lethbridge fans. It’s called Decades and features the rock and roll music that you will most Read More
August 1 is Heritage Day. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association is hosting a fun event for all to take part in. With the pandemic the past few years, a Heritage Day event has not been held Read More
If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, Shakespeare in the park will be taking place at Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. Beginning in 2011, the Lethbridge Shakespeare Society has been putting on Read More
Waterton Lakes National Park had the official grand opening of its new visitor centre on Wednesday. The special event was hosted by Parks Canada along with the Kainai and Piikani Nations. The original interpretive centre Read More
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated their grand opening of the newly finished Bunka Centre. The ceremony was celebrated on the 55th anniversary of the gardens Thursday which drew out many from around the community to Read More
Christian Canadian singer and songwriter Brian Doerksen will be holding a worship night this Saturday at City Lights Church. It’s a collaborative event between City Lights and The Gate Church. The organizer for the Read More
For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart Read More
A new art installation is hoping to spark some conversations about decolonization. The Hope and Healing Canada project has woven intricate pieces of red yarn using crochet and placed them on the front of the Read More
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
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