Team Lethbridge will be making an important trip to the Alberta legislature on December 6th. The group will be made up of 23 local organizations which are going to spread awareness of what Lethbridge can offer our province. This is the 7th mission that Team Lethbridge has made to Edmonton. Trevor Lewington, the CEO of […]Read More
Christmas is just around the corner as is a local tradition of helping those who are less fortunate. The 14th annual Meals On Wheels 23 Days of Christmas fundraiser is kicking off. Meals On Wheels provides over 100 hot meals per day for members of our community who can’t provide for themselves. As BCN’s Micah […]Read More
Today is giving Tuesday and while many charities look forward to today, Analog books in Lethbridge is using November 29th to donate a portion of their sales to New West Theatre which is dealing with a financial crisis. “We’ve been a huge supporter of the arts and especially New West Theatre. They’re one of our […]Read More
This is Cyber Monday. It’s a day many Canadians look forward to as to save big bucks online while they shop for the Christmas holiday season. Some of the local retailers in Lethbridge are also participating in Cyber Monday. Cami Tanner of The Herbal Apothecary says having a Cyber Monday sale does provides great deals, […]Read More
Sugar beets and the production of sugar is one of the biggest export industries in southern Alberta. Taber is also home to the only sugar beet refinery in Canada. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, farmers and growers in our area explain what exactly sugar beets are and how important they are to the local economy.Read More
Chick-Fil-A, a popular American fast-food chain will be coming to Alberta soon. It is all part as a massive expansion where 20 new restaurants will be opening in Canada. Trevor Lewington from Economic Development Lethbridge says it’s a sign of confidence in the local economy and some of the local restaurants may get some serious competition. […]Read More
The issue of food security is one of the biggest problems we are currently facing. That is according to Dr. Digvir Jayas, a University of Manitoba professor who presented at the Lethbridge College on Tuesday. He had some interesting things to say about how proper grain storage and drying systems can sustain the world’s food […]Read More
The head of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce says the closing of more restaurants in our city is difficult to swallow. Cyndi Bester says it is tough seeing both Mocha Cabana and Sam’s Donairs and Hamburgers closing their doors. The owners said both the pandemic and inflation were to blame. Bester says the impact of […]Read More
Mocha Cabana and its sister company Mocha Local shocked many in our community with their decision to close their doors in Lethbridge. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with local business owners and members of local economic organizations on how this loss will impact our community.Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has been promoting many of our natural resources including hydrogen. Hydrogen appears to be in abundance in Alberta and many argue it is a solid alternative fuel source. John Sutherland is the CEO of Alberta H2. He says what is great about hydrogen is that it is a byproduct from the […]Read More
A majority of farmers are saying that they do not want to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer they use. That is according to a recent study completed by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Over 70 per cent of farmers surveyed said the yield of their crops and overall food production will be significantly […]Read More
Turning wastewater into renewable energy isn’t something you hear of every day. That’s what the company SHARC Energy Systems does on a daily basis. The organization was founded by Lynn Mueller, who is originally from Champion, Alberta. Mueller says they have installed a piece of machinery called the Piranha T10 in the Lake Louise Inn […]Read More
A local pub has received top honours in our city. Honkers Pub and Eatery won four awards at the Best Bar None awards on Wednesday evening for best business, best staff, best food and best community involvement. The owner of Honkers, Vicky Vanden Hoek says it was amazing to receive the awards. “I mean, the […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is asking the Competition Bureau of Canada to investigate price gouging at the pumps. The Alberta government eliminated the 13 cent per litre provincial fuel tax back in April but Albertans have not seen a lot of savings. Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, is happy the Premier […]Read More
Canola roguing is an essential part of agriculture. A Lethbridge based recruiting team, Select People Solutions, is in need of people to pull out unwanted plants from the ground that are affecting the seeds. Ryan Miller, the director of the company, says the initiative is the largest employer of youth in our area for over […]Read More
Lethbridge has cracked the top 10 of the best small cities to live in Canada. The 2022 report by Resonance Consultancy ranks our country’s best small cities under 200,000 people using data based on statistical performance and evaluations by locals and visitors in 23 areas grouped into six core categories. Trevor Lewington, the CEO of […]Read More
The beautiful Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is up for a special award. The organization is a finalist for the 2022 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction in the Community Attraction category. The Executive Director of the garden, Michelle Day, says this nomination is important in furthering tourism in our area. “Even though people are coming here […]Read More
It’s only her second day on the job and already she is a hit. Her name is Bela, and she is the newest server at El Greco Cuisine. Manager of the diner, Fani Stoupa, says they were struggling to hire and keep reliable staff, so they went with a futuristic solution. Stoupa says that humans […]Read More
You will now see orange scooters and bikes riding around the City of Lethbridge. The city awarded the company Neuron Mobility a permit to operate 500 e-scooters and 100 e-bikes. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Lethbridge is now the fifth city in Canada to have Neuron’s unique vehicles.Read More
For the first time since 2019, the Home and Garden show will take place in person. The event was canceled in 2020 and held virtually in 2021. This is the second major event at the Exhibition after AgExpo earlier this month. The Home and Garden Show runs Wednesday through Saturday, April 2Read More
A little bit of overnight snow on Wednesday didn’t stave away any vendors or farmers from the 2022 AgExpo and North American Seed Fair. Many are excited the event is back as it provides a great opportunity for businesses and farmers to make connections.Read More
The Bank of Canada is raising its key interest rate to 0.5% to battle high inflation and rising inflation expectations. Inflation is running at a 30-year high and the central bank notes it’s concerned Canadians may be starting to believe that it will stay higher for longer. What does this mean for Canadians? Recent data from […]Read More
The Town of Raymond has been a dry community for the past 100 years. Town council is interested in gauging with residents to figure out if they should amend the current Land Use Bylaw to allow for the sale of liquor at licensed restaurants. “What Raymond’s done is we have an online engagement platform where […]Read More
Lethbridge city officials, the Downtown BRZ, and business owners in the city, have come up with a creative idea for parking in our city’s downtown core. As Micah Quinn explains, this unique idea has been in the works for around a year.Read More
A new job vacancy rate report has been released and the details are not good for the Lethbridge and Medicine Hat region. The job vacancy rate in the region was up 4.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2021. This number is the highest recorded since 2015. This means there are 5,545 job vacancies […]Read More
A local supply store is spearheading a fundraiser for the Humane Society in honor of actress Betty White and her love for animals. As Angela Stewart explains, the donations will go towards some much needed supplies. Read More
Imagine being able to see the world with just a click of a button. A pair of Lethbridge entrepreneurs are making that happen with a new app. BCN’S Angela Stewart has the details.Read More
A new Indian restaurant opened its doors Monday afternoon and Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen was there to cut the ribbon. He says the opening of a new business on 3rd Avenue South will help revitalize the street. Hyggen adds that it’s not just the downtown that needs to be rejuvenated.Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen and members of The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Lethbridge BRZ have joined forces to help strengthen the importance of shopping local in our city. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative coincided with the lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall.Read More
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