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
The floods in British Columbia have scrambled supply chains across western Canada, leaving grocery store shelves bare, and access to the country’s largest port blocked. But here in Lethbridge, a local grocer says supply chain issues have minimal impact if you choose to shop local.Read More
We had some wintery driving conditions last weekend, but this weekend could see some double digit temperatures. What does that mean when it comes to winterizing your vehicle? We spoke with a local tire shop to get some insight.Read More
The owner of the Whistle Stop Cafe and Truck Stop was recently fined $20,000 for violating a court order by holding an anti-shutdown rally last spring. Christopher Scott joined BCN’s Jeannette Rocher earlier this week to discuss the fine and a “compelled speech” disclaimer the judge imposed on him. Read More
One of Lethbridge’s staple restaurants has been awarded with the title of one of the best outdoor dining patios in our country. The list was created by Open Table Canada using reviews from last year. Only one restaurant made the list south of Calgary. That was the Firestone Restaurant and Bar in our city. Marketing […]Read More
The owner of a Filipino grocery store in Lethbridge was awakened Monday morning to a phone call from police who said his store had been broken into. Iduyl Indangan says security camera footage shows his shop, Y3 Filipino Store, was broken into at around 2 o’clock in the morning. Indangan says this is not the […]Read More
Many companies and government agencies are requiring staff to receive the COVID vaccine as a condition of employment. While Alberta government agencies have given staff until the end of October to become compliant, one Edmonton organization has already begun releasing un-vaccinated staff with very little notice to receive both doses. Jeannette Rocher interviewed one of […]Read More
It’s starting to be a common sight when driving around Lethbridge, campaign signs plaguing the streets for the upcoming municipal election. But, before the campaign signs are set out along the street, local printing businesses have been working hard to prepare them. David Watson with Friesen Plastics, says they’ve printed thousands of campaign signs […]Read More
The City of Lethbridge’s first-ever Targeted Redevelopment Incentive Program (TRIP) project was completed in Downtown Lethbridge on Thursday. SixO8 Health, formerly known as East Meets West, held its grand opening today. Costing $8 million, it’s the first business to utilize the new municipal tax relief program. The City is expected to receive $88,000 more in […]Read More
Following a year of unprecedented change in the business environment, many business owners are now learning to reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the curve. Teamworks Training Institute brought in eight-time business author and former head of training at Disney University, Doug Lipp, to speak at Exhibition Park discussing how to revitalize a business in […]Read More
Local entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas in a Dragon’s Den style event to try to win an office space for their new business. As Micah Quinn explains, there is big money to be had for one lucky recipient.Read More
A Lethbridge City Council candidate who also owns a Star Wars themed restaurant is facing accusations on social media that he sent a ‘gross amount of sexual text and comments’ to former employees, as well as underaged girls.Read More
A restaurant that is well known for a stormtrooper versus the Lethbridge Police Service incident is now pleading to the community for help to keep their doors open. Coco Vanilla Galactic Cantina is asking the community for help and support in order to stay open and continue paying their staff after dealing with low sales […]Read More
Alberta Environment and Parks Minister, Jason Nixon, was in Lethbridge County to announce provincial funding to the tune of over $28-million for a new renewable fuel facility in our city. As Micah Quinn reports this new initiative will buy more than $375-million worth of local feedstock from farmers.Read More
From music festivals to business recruitment projects, 11 initiatives are set to benefit this summer with financial support from a new grant. Originated from the Heart of Our City Committee (HOCC), and announced in late May, the Re-Imagine Downtown Activation Grant aims to support downtown businesses, entrepreneurs and organizations in implementing initiatives and events within […]Read More
Albert Leong spent almost all of his 80 years of life living at the Bow on Tong in Lethbridge’s Chinatown. That was up until 2013, when he had to move out temporarily while his property underwent restoration as a historic site. Leong, known amongst the Chinese community as the ‘Last (Chinese) man in Chinatown’, says […]Read More
Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced that starting July 5 restrictions for fully vaccinated when entering Canada will be easing. Fully vaccinated Canadians won’t have to complete the 14-day isolation period, but still have to show a negative test when entering. Meanwhile, south of the border, the U.S. Government has been pushing Canada to […]Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce has received over $139,000 of federal shop local funding. The new funding will allow the chamber to continue its efforts to encourage the community to support local businesses and organizations. CEO of the Chamber, Cyndi Vos, says the funding will be split into four different initiatives. Shop Local – […]Read More
Lethbridge’s new logo design is receiving some mixed reviews. But local design businesses are unhappy that the contract was awarded to The Met Agency in Edmonton, and not a local designer. Owner of Inspire Marketing and Media, Jenelle Wensley is disappointed that her’s and other businesses in the city were not given an opportunity to […]Read More
Many businesses in Alberta are really looking forward to fully re-opening to customers when the province enters Stage 3 of their Open for Summer plan. Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce CEO Cyndi Vos says that businesses are going to need to go through an adjustment stage once they fully re-open. Vos adds that business owners will […]Read More
Close to 200 goats will be making their way around the City of Lethbridge this summer. The herd started eating weeds, and other invasive species in Alexander Wilderness Park, and will then graze their way over to Indian Battle Park later on. As Micah Quinn reports, this is the 3rd year running that the city […]Read More
Thursday marks the reopening of Stage 2 of Alberta’s “Reopen For Summer” three-part plan. With that, many of Alberta’s COVID-19 public health restrictions have been eased. Alberta’s “Open for Summer Plan” is moving ahead with more COVID-19 public health restrictions being lifted provincewide. Included in Stage 2 is the reopening of in-person dining, with up […]Read More
The sound of popcorn munching, and candy wrappers opening will be back. The Movie Mill and Cineplex in Lethbridge will be open for business on June 10. As Micah Quinn explains, The Mill has offered a drive-in theatre option for their customers, but now, they are welcoming back visitors to enjoy movies in the comfort […]Read More
Born and raised in southern Alberta, Jennifer Rempel has had her eyes on being a Lethbridge city councillor for years now, but decided to finally make the leap for this fall’s municipal election. Rempel is a former board member of Magazines Canada, where she was able to connect with all levels of government. She says […]Read More
The town of Coaldale began the process of a joint multi-use recreation facility and high school back in October of 2018. Many residents, however, have been frustrated saying they were not properly consulted on the project. The initiative would extend westbound on 16 Avenue, just past the Coaldale Birds of Prey. The area is currently […]Read More
Lethbridge is home to one of Canada’s only multi-purpose integrated health facilities. Services such as dentistry, massage therapy, and acupuncture can be booked at SIX08 Health’s brand new location in downtown Lethbridge. As Ainsley O’Riley explains, the facility is all part of a greater plan to revitalize the city’s downtown core. Read More
Opening a new business is risky, but doing it during the uncertainty of what public health orders will look like in the future is even riskier. Tea Bliss – The House of Boba had a soft opening on Tuesday afternoon. The staff say that despite the uncertainty, there is still opportunity in Lethbridge.Read More