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 Keeping Lethbridge’s population hydrated during heat wave

Keeping Lethbridge’s population hydrated during heat wave

Bridge City News June 14, 2021

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 food drive exceeds 50,000 pound goal

Target Hunger food drive exceeds 50,000 pound goal

Naveen Day June 14, 2021

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

 Lethbridge Food Banks set for Target Hunger pick up on Saturday

Lethbridge Food Banks set for Target Hunger pick up on

Bridge City News June 11, 2021

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

 New smile, new life for Calgary man

New smile, new life for Calgary man

Naveen Day June 7, 2021

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

 Interfaith Food Bank’s BBQ-in-a-Bag returns for Canada Day 2021

Interfaith Food Bank’s BBQ-in-a-Bag returns for Canada Day 2021

Naveen Day June 3, 2021

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

 Food banks in need of bottled water to beat the summer heat

Food banks in need of bottled water to beat the

Naveen Day June 2, 2021

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

 Cat rescue shelter responds to cat bylaw proposal

Cat rescue shelter responds to cat bylaw proposal

Naveen Day May 31, 2021

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

 Funeral home collecting donations for local food banks

Funeral home collecting donations for local food banks

Naveen Day May 19, 2021

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

 Helping out kids in need with free lunches

Helping out kids in need with free lunches

Micah Quinn May 12, 2021

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

 Seniors’ trishaw cycling initiative hopes to launch in Medicine Hat

Seniors’ trishaw cycling initiative hopes to launch in Medicine Hat

Naveen Day May 10, 2021

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

 Trailblaze for Wishes

Trailblaze for Wishes

Naveen Day May 7, 2021

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

 Eatery raises funds to aid Indians affected by COVID-19 surge

Eatery raises funds to aid Indians affected by COVID-19 surge

Naveen Day May 5, 2021

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 ‘slow us down’ says Habitat for Humanity

COVID-19 won’t ‘slow us down’ says Habitat for Humanity

Bridge City News April 29, 2021

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

 Target Hunger Lethbridge seeks volunteers for 2021 food drive

Target Hunger Lethbridge seeks volunteers for 2021 food drive

Naveen Day April 28, 2021

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

 Sixty-six Lethbridge students receive laptops in ATB Financial, United Way partnership

Sixty-six Lethbridge students receive laptops in ATB Financial, United Way

Naveen Day April 22, 2021

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

 Green Shirt Day

Green Shirt Day

Bridge City News April 7, 2021

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

 Make a Wish Foundation receives donation from MLA Drew Barnes

Make a Wish Foundation receives donation from MLA Drew Barnes

Micah Quinn March 9, 2021

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

 Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s Bill Ginther running for city council

Lethbridge Soup Kitchen’s Bill Ginther running for city council

Bridge City News March 6, 2021

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

 New window art for Volunteer Lethbridge to celebrate 40th anniversary

New window art for Volunteer Lethbridge to celebrate 40th anniversary

Micah Quinn March 5, 2021

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 launches first lottery

HALO Air Ambulance launches first lottery

Bridge City News March 5, 2021

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

 Blankets of Hope

Blankets of Hope

Bridge City News March 4, 2021

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

 Hurricanes Zack Stringer raising money for cancer

Hurricanes Zack Stringer raising money for cancer

Bridge City News March 1, 2021

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

 Mural fundraiser to benefit Streets Alive Mission

Mural fundraiser to benefit Streets Alive Mission

Micah Quinn February 26, 2021

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

 Coaldale man receives GoFundMe campaign to try to pay for wheelchair

Coaldale man receives GoFundMe campaign to try to pay for

Micah Quinn February 25, 2021

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

 Local organization talks Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Local organization talks Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Micah Quinn February 23, 2021

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

 Taber Lost Paws Society starts operations with new animal shelter

Taber Lost Paws Society starts operations with new animal shelter

Micah Quinn February 17, 2021

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

 Taking the plunge for Special Olympics

Taking the plunge for Special Olympics

Micah Quinn February 12, 2021

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

 Care From The Heart Day Radio-a-thon fundraiser to support Chinook Regional Hospital

Care From The Heart Day Radio-a-thon fundraiser to support Chinook

Micah Quinn February 11, 2021

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

 Lethbridge dealership gives back to local restaurants with Valentine’s Day contest

Lethbridge dealership gives back to local restaurants with Valentine’s Day

Bridge City News February 10, 2021

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

 Lethbridge Hurricanes Ts For Toys campaign still running

Lethbridge Hurricanes Ts For Toys campaign still running

Bridge City News December 19, 2020

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

    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    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

    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    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

    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    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

    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    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

    May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026

    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

    May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

    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

    May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026

    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

    May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026

    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

    May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026

    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

    May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026

    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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