Abbotsford, B.C. Mayor Henry Braun provided an update as to how bad things are in his city. Braun says Abbotsford is not out of the worst parts of the flooding quite yet. He went on to say that farmers are devastated by the floods and are facing huge financial losses. Mayor Braun added that fortunately […]Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau swore in his new cabinet and made some major moves. In one of his biggest, Harjit Sajjan who was criticized for his handling of sexual misconduct allegations in our military, is leaving the Defence portfolio and moving onto to International Development. Former Procurement Minister, Anita Anand, will become the new minister […]Read More
Ottawa ended its Canada Recovery Benefit program over the weekend. The government said the CRB was no longer needed because the Canadian economy was faring better than a few months ago. A recent report by the Business Development Bank of Canada said that more than 60 per cent of Canadian business owners say that widespread […]Read More
The 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has begun. As Micah Quinn explains, Samaritan’s Purse is once again calling for Canadians to fill up boxes and provide cheer for underprivileged children around the world.Read More
Some people are wondering how it is that the Conservative Party of Canada had more total votes than the Liberals, but still lost the federal election. Dr. Melanee Thomas is an Associate Professor of Political Science from the University of Calgary, and she spoke at SACPA to discuss the election. She says parties don’t win […]Read More
Canadians will go to the polls in just over a month, and people living in Lethbridge will have three names on the ballot, including Liberal Party candidate Devon Hargreaves. Hargreaves recently ran provincially, but says he has seen a need to represent Lethbridge at the federal level. Hargreaves is also the founder the petition leading […]Read More
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Sunday that he would be dissolving parliament and calling for an election on Sept. 20. Candidates in Lethbridge have begun their campaigns to win a seat in parliament. People’s Party of Canada Lethbridge-riding candidate, Kimmie Hovan, will be running in her first federal election to gain a seat […]Read More
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics wrapped on August 7th, with our Canadian women scoring fourth place in the 4X400-metre relay. Sage Watson, the team’s final runner, pulled up just shy of that medal. She says she was disappointed in the result, but she knows the team will be strong moving forward into future Olympic games. The […]Read More
On Monday, the U.S./Canada border reopened to non-essential travel for fully vaccinated Americans who wish to travel into Canada. Village of Coutts Mayor, Jim Willett, says the village is happy to start getting traffic passing through, but is disappointed that the U.S. customs remain closed to Canadians. To be eligible, travellers must live […]Read More
A political leader was in Lethbridge on Sunday to speak and listen to community members’ concerns with the current government and share his party’s goals if an election was to be called in October. The leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier was in Lethbridge on Sunday meeting with southern Albertans to […]Read More
Terry Fox’s impact on Canadians is undeniable. In 1980, Fox embarked on his Marathon of Hope across Canada to raise money for cancer research after his own leg was amputated due to the disease. He ran 5,373 kilometres over 143 days before the cancer spread to other parts of his body forcing him to stop. […]Read More
Canadians are anxious to hear if a federal election will be called for the fall. A familiar Lethbridge name is being dropped in the hat to run against Conservative MP Rachael Harder. Devon Hargreaves, who formerly ran for a seat in the Alberta legislature is now running as the federal Liberal candidate for our city. […]Read More
June 21 marks National Indigenous Day, a time to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples of Canada. Lethbridge College hosted a virtual event to celebrate this year. College officials say the day was to honour the victims of the recent tragic events, but to […]Read More
The University of Lethbridge research projects from across the institution were supported with more than $3.7 million in funding as the Government of Canada announced a major investment in Canadian Science, engineering, social studies and humanities research. Associate Vice-President Research at the U of L, Dr. Jackie Rice, says with the additional funding, more […]Read More
Just over a week ago, a Muslim family was hit and killed while out for an evening walk in London Ontario. Following the hateful crime, communities across the country have gathered in solidarity to remember. The Muslim Association of Lethbridge hosted a vigil last night to honour the four members who were killed. Community […]Read More
Premier Jason Kenney announced on Monday that he will introduce a motion in the legislature, for a referendum question asking Albertans if equalization payments should be removed from Canada’s Constitution. A political science professor from the University of Lethbridge says people from across the country have agreed that the current fiscal referendum is not designed […]Read More
Statistics Canada released a report last week outlining job losses throughout May. 68,000 jobs were reported lost in the month, with almost all of the losses coming from part-time work. The Chief Executive Officer for Economic Development Lethbridge, Trevor Lewington, says our city’s unemployment rate improved last month. Health Care and Social Assistance, and Wholesale […]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
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
For more than 35 years staff sergeant Glenn Henry has served for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. After a long and impactful career, Wednesday will be his final day. Glenn Henry plans to retire in Coaldale, and as Ainsley O’Riley explains, he’s looking forward to seeing the younger generation fill his position, including young women […]Read More
It is National Hamburger Day, and where better to sample some unique creations, than Dylan’s Burgers, and piggyback poutinerie in downtown Lethbridge. BCN visited the restaurant Friday, and learned about some of their unique burger patty combinations. “It’s all about the bacon. Our blend is…we grind bacon and beef in house, and we do a […]Read More
Beginning June 1 personal services like hair and aesthetics can open once again in the province. These business owners have been asked to close and reopen three times since the pandemic began. Shear Persuasion Salon & Spa in Lethbridge will be opening their doors next week, and as Ainsley O’Riley reports, they are hoping it’s […]Read More
The Alberta government’s Open For Summer plan brings exciting news for local baseball fans. The Western Canadian Baseball league will go ahead with its first ever all-Canadian roster, and the Lethbridge Bulls have made an announcement that the adjusted season will begin this summer. The Bulls announced Thursday that the season will move forward on […]Read More
Pivot. It’s a word business owners have heard over and over again when it comes to provincial restrictions —especially gym owners. #Perfectfit4u in Lethbridge will launch its third virtual transformation challenge since the pandemic began. Not only is the challenge at capacity, it has garnered interest from all over Canada. Co-owner, Ashlyn Gunderson, says the […]Read More
This week is National Paramedic Services Week. It is an occasion to recognize hardworking and courageous professionals for their dedicated public services and to thank them for protecting our health and safety. We spoke with a local former paramedic and heard some unsettling stories. Since the early age of eight, Charissa Klamn knew she wanted […]Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced his Open For Summer plan for the province Wednesday. He says Alberta should be fully reopened by the beginning of July. Kenney says it will involve three stages and is contingent on case counts continually coming down and more Albertans being vaccinated against COVID-19. Kenney says as long as hospitalization […]Read More
May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Ticks burrow their way into the skin of humans and animals causing harm. A lyme disease specialist says she wants to educate the public about ways they can protect themselves from ticks this summer. As Micah Quinn explains, she is speaking from personal experience after being bitten herself.Read More
Moms Stop the Harm is a national advocacy group to support those struggling with addiction, and to support families who have lost a loved one to an overdose. The group advocates for harm reduction sites like the supervised consumption site that was once in Lethbridge, but later closed once the province pulled funding for the […]Read More
The People’s Party of Canada has chosen a candidate for Lethbridge. Kimberly Dawn Hoven who was picked by the federal party to represent us lists off what their top priorities for Alberta are. Hoven, who is a mother and business owner adds that the pandemic is not being handled properly, and she hopes to help […]Read More
May is Asian Heritage month. It is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about the achievements and contributions of Canadians of Asian descent who, throughout our history have done so much to make Canada the country it is today. Darrin Martens who is the CEO and Executive Director of the Galt Museum and […]Read More
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