Southern Alberta is currently in the middle of a heat wave that is bringing above normal temperatures to most of the province. Along with the heat, comes dangers for people out in the sun without Read More
Target Hunger is a city-wide food drive that aims to help restock the shelves at both the Interfaith Food Bank and the Lethbridge Food Bank. On Saturday, you may have noticed many yellow bags for Read More
Don’t forget to put your yellow bag out tomorrow for Target Hunger. Volunteers will be picking up the bags filled with non-perishable food items starting at 10 a.m. The Lethbridge Food Bank and Interfaith Read More
Imagine being ridiculed and bullied your entire life because of your teeth. That was the reality for a 47-year-old Calgary man until he decided to do something about it. Much to his surprise, the community Read More
Nothing says summer festivities like a barbeque. The Interfaith Food Bank will be celebrating Canada Day with a barbeque in a bag, decorating and colouring contest. The Food Bank has partnered with Mikado Electric and Read More
It was quite the scorcher on Wednesday, which means there will be many vulnerable people in our community that will need access to water this summer. The Interfaith Food Bank and Lethbridge Food Bank are Read More
Last week, the Community Safety Standing Policy Committee heard concerns from a Lethbridge resident pertaining to the Last Chance Cat Ranch (LCCR). Josh Russomanno says the city does not have proper measures or bylaws in Read More
A funeral home which collected hundreds of pounds of food in support of two food banks in Lethbridge last year is doing it again this year. In a Facebook post, Cornerstone Funeral Home said they Read More
A recent announcement by the Alberta government has meant thousands of Alberta students have had to make the switch to learning from home due to COVID-19 restrictions for schools. The Taber Safe Haven Women’s Read More
Bike Medicine Hat is a non-profit society that pursues a collaborative approach to make cycling better and safer in the gas city. They have recently partnered with Cycling Without Age. This program allows seniors to Read More
This year and last, we’ve all had a glimpse of what it feels like to wait for hope. And for children with critical illness, Make A Wish makes their dreams come true. Trailblaze For Read More
It can be difficult to think of others when your business is struggling amid COVID-19 restrictions. There is one Lethbridge eatery, however, that is doing what they can to help others abroad who are even Read More
COVID-19 won’t stop Habitat for Humanity Lethbridge from safely building a home in 2021. The nonprofit has secured a location for this year’s build, and shared common misconceptions about their work. BCN’s Ainsley Read More
On the second-Saturday of every June, Target Hunger Lethbridge hosts a food drive. Their volunteers collect donations from households in our city of the most wanted food items for our local food banks. Volunteers Read More
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. &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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read More
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Chinook High School stages Anne of Green Gables…The Musical
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Smile Cookie campaign raises nearly $76k in Lethbridge
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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
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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
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Poppy campaign donates $30,000 for veteran service dogs
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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
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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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