When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. Others had to borrow laptops and Chromebooks from their schools. But thanks to a $100,000 donation from ATB Financial, students’ technology […]Read More
Canada is bleeding green today. It is Green Shirt Day. The day was inspired by hockey player Logan Boulet who donated his organs shortly after the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018. A car dealership in Lethbridge was decked out in green today to honour our local hero.Read More
MLA Drew Barnes has made the futures of local kids brighter at the Make a Wish Foundation of Southwestern Alberta. Barnes donated 20% of his monthly salary to the foundation. In the past, the MLA from Cypress-Medicine Hat had come out and said that elected officials should take a 20% pay cut as a result of the struggles that local businesses have had to face during the pandemic. Read More
BCN's Laurice Alexander spoke with the executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, Bill Ginther, to find out why he is running for Lethbridge City Council.Read More
Volunteer Lethbridge is celebrating 40 years in our city. To honour the occasion, the organization commissioned window paintings to be done outside of the building. As Micah Quinn explains, these paintings are meant to put a smile on people’s faces.Read More
HALO Air Ambulance announced they are launching the first HALO Lottery in partnership with Highline Angus. The grand prize will be 20 bred heifers or $50,000 in cash.Read More
Students at The Children of St. Martha Elementary School took part in an event which saw them learn and write notes of encouragement to those who are suffering from homelessness. The students underwent what is called a kindness workshop administered by the non-profit group called Blankets of Hope.Read More
Lethbridge Hurricane, Zack Stringer is hoping to put his on ice contributions to a good cause. For every goal he scores, he will donate $5 to the Canadian Cancer Society. Many fans took to social media, saying they too will donate on his behalf. 17-year old, Stringer says the cause hits close to home for him.Read More
Students enrolled in the Integrated Management Experience program in the University of Lethbridge’s Dhillon School of Business have taken charge of the Streets Alive Mosaic Fundraiser. The students say that this beautiful piece of artwork will go towards fundraising efforts at Streets Alive Mission in our city. Micah Quinn has the story.Read More
Dealing with persistent pain isn’t an easy pill to swallow. That’s what Gavin Hamilton has to face everyday. He is hoping to get a new motorized wheelchair to help him get around after his old one broke down. As Micah Quinn explains, the wheelchair isn’t covered under any government assistance, so the community has united to create a GoFundMe campaign to help out.Read More
Today is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. According to Stats Canada, in 2018, 97% of victims were female, and 73% of those were under the age of 24. Human trafficking has been a serious problem across North America for a number of years. As Micah Quinn explains, there is one organization in Lethbridge which is trying to do its part to not only raise awareness, but help out the community with special bags.Read More
The Taber Lost Paws Society has a new building after two years of fundraising to help out some of our four legged friends. Carolyn Terpstra is the Society’s President, and she says that even though they have a new building, the society still needs to fundraise for the outer portion of the building.Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service took the leap today for the Special Olympics as part of the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. As Micah Quinn explains, instead of members taking their usual dip in a city pond, they jumped into an unheated hot tub.Read More
Today marks the 11th annual Care From The Heart Day Radio-a-thon. Six local radio stations are participating to raise funds for the Chinook Regional Hospital. The goal this year is $250,000.Read More
Valentine’s Day is about sharing and showing love to those around you, and after a difficult year, it’s more important than ever to spread love to one another. House of Cars curated a list of locally owned restaurants to support, while simultaneously hosting a contest where you can treat your loved one to a delicious meal.Read More
It is not too late to donate to Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree Campaign. The Lethbridge Hurricanes have partnered with the organization through the Ts for Toys fundraiser. The initiative is put on by the WHL. With the purchase of a Canes t-shirt, $7 will support Angel Tree.Read More
One local school has made Christmas a whole lot better for the families in it. Victoria Park high school ran its annual Save on Foods hamper initiative, and this year was a record breaking one. Video journalist Ainsley O'Riley has the details.Read More
Last summer former Lethbridge Pronghorn hockey player, Evan Wardley organized an anti racism protest in Lethbridge. Today, he is taking things one step further, partnering with the United Way and starting up the Unification Project Fund. The fund will work to educate people about anti-racism and anti-discrimination in southern Alberta.Read More
The wardrobe of a farmer is likely to include some classic flannel. Alberta nonprofit, AG For Life is running a social media contest called Farmers in Flannel. It aims to thank farmers for their hard work post harvest, during a pandemic. They’re asking farmers and their families to post their most creative shots wearing flannel using the hashtag, channel your flannel.Read More
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