Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Thursday over tougher bail rules, a local criminal defence lawyer is calling this new measure “problematic” as it pertains to the rights of her clients. The Deputy Chief Read More
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While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More
Two people have been arrested at an ostrich farm where the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is expected to begin culling ostriches after some of the flock was infected with avian flu. RCMP moved into an Read More
Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More
On July 23, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber will learn their fate at a sentencing hearing. Ottawa Crown prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Lich and an eight-year sentence for her co-accused Barber over Read More
Convertus Group, one of the largest organic waste processing companies in all of North America, has acquired the AIM Group of Companies, taking over their operations of a vast number of facilities across Canada. The Read More
Photo courtesy: Canadian Press – Adrian Wyld Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre now has a clearer path back to Parliament. Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a by-election in the federal riding of Battle River-Crowfoot for Read More
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick thanked Canada for rescinding the Digital Services tax on Monday in order to resume trade negotiations with the United States. This come after President Donald Trump said he was terminating Read More
A man from Newfoundland and Labrador designed a word search book specifically about Alberta. It features over 100 word search puzzles that include categories like iconic landmarks, communities, waterfalls, parks, sports teams and even a “News Read More
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy introduced a new real-time money counter that shows the revenue losses from Canada selling discounted oil & gas to the United States. David Leis, the President of the Frontier Read More
The Better Business bureau is warning Canadians if Canada Post workers go on strike, they may be an increase of phishing scammers posing as Canada Post on emails and texts. An increase of scams were Read More
Canada’s housing affordability crisis continues, according to the latest report issued by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy (FCPP) in partnership with Demographia. Major cities in Canada remain among the least affordable in the Read More
As fires burned across Manitoba, the provincial government was prompted to close some provincial parks including Nopiming Provincial Park, northeast of Lac du Bonnet. Where the park’s “welcome” sign was completely consumed by flames. Read More
Ceremonies across Canada, including here in Lethbridge, commemorated the surrender of German forces in the Netherlands and Europe 80 years ago with remembrance ceremonies.Read More
Here we are in the final week of the election trail. What are our politicians promising? And who will Canadians put their trust in? Joining us to weigh in is the honorable Stockwell Day – former Read More
Advance voting for the Federal Election will end on Monday, with special and mail-in ballots closing on Tuesday. Early voting witnessed record turnout numbers, with nearly 2 million voters showing up on Friday alone.Read More
Elected officials and representatives of 28 small to mid-sized municipalities throughout Canada came together in Lethbridge to develop a playbook on substance treatment, prevention and recovery.Read More
Right now, if you sell your home in Canada, the profit from that sale is exempt from capital gains tax. But even though it’s exempt…you still must report it to the Canada Revenue Read More
Polls from Angus Reid and Mainstreet Research say that anywhere from 25% to 37% of Albertans support the idea of seceding from Canada, and increasingly so if the Federal Liberals win a fourth term in office.Read More
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is calling on federal party leaders to stop a pair of policies that will take effect on Tuesday. On April the first, MPs, cabinet members and the prime minister are Read More
Many Canadians believe the main issue in the upcoming federal election will be about who can best stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump amidst his tariff war with Canada. John Buchan with Tree(3) Read More
A Lethbridge travel agency owner is sharing what Friday’s blackout at London’s Heathrow Airport will still do to disrupt worldwide commute, after a fire at a electrical substation cut power to the whole Read More
Finland has been named the happiest country for the eighth year in a row on the 2025 World Happiness Report, while Canada slips down to 18th, down three spots from last ranking.Read More
Statistics Canada came out with their first quarterly population estimates of 2025. Canada has gained 63,382 new residents since January 1st to bring its total to 41,528,680 people. Alberta took on nearly half of the newest residents and Read More
As Hudson’s Bay awaits a court decision on full liquidating, shoppers around Lethbridge have been flocking to the only store in the city to grab deals on products that they may never have the Read More
The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce say in consensus with chambers in the United States, the implemented tariffs on Canada are “dangerous”.Read More
Hamilton Police recently uncovered a massive auto theft ring where criminals ship stolen vehicles to countries overseas. But as auto theft numbers decrease in Canada, Alberta now holds the highest per capita rate of thefts Read More
Following heavy snow falls in the East and cold snaps in the West, there have been multiple cases of carbon monoxide poisonings throughout Canada that have resulted in deaths in the past week alone.Read More
When speaking on pipelines did Liberal leadership front runner Mark Carny say one thing in English and another in French? Catch the full BCN interview with Federal Political commentator Brian Lilley.Read More
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Chinook High School stages Anne of Green Gables…The Musical
For those who love theatre and musicals, you don’t have to travel to Broadway to take in a show. Chinook High School has a VERY Canadian musical that opens tomorrow. BCN’s Naveen Day has the story.
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Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge
This year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign has broken records in our region, with the funds directed to Green Shirt...
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Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man
Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection...
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Lethbridge Police investigating house party shooting, seeking witnesses
Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a shooting at a westside home. Just...
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Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs
Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic...
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Public-artwork in spotlight following charges against Lethbridge man
Lethbridge organizations are responding to serious criminal charges laid against a local man amid public concern over a possible connection...
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Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs
Have you heard about training dog for veterans? Veterans in Alberta who are dealing with Operational Stress Injuries and/or Post-Traumatic...
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Truck lottery drives support for Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation
For truck lovers who also enjoy supporting causes that benefit the community, especially in health care. The Chinook Regional Hospital...
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Seniors centers face off in friendly “Battle of the Brews” fundraiser
Folks from the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization are facing off against those from the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre in a friendly...
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Future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire&EMS system remains uncertain
The future of our city’s integrated Fire and Emergency Medical Service is still very much up in the air. City...
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