This is the official start of Truth and Reconciliation Week in Lethbridge. A ceremony was held on Monday morning at the Civic Centre Track featuring a special round dance. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Read More
Breaking News
Trending News
Pickleball enthusiasts gathered Wednesday morning for the unveiling of six new courts that opened in north Lethbridge. The courts, which are directly adjacent to the old ones, offer brand new features for players. Officials say Read More
The 42nd annual Toy Run took place over the weekend and officials from the Southern Alberta Bikers say it was a great success. Bikers from all over Southern Alberta gathered for a day full of Read More
Almost every Canadian has heard of the name Terry Fox. Over 40 years ago the young man set out on his Marathon of Hope. Fox lost his right leg due to cancer and decided to embark Read More
Bikers from across Southern Alberta will be getting together to give back in a special way during the 42nd annual Toy Run this weekend. The event is a way to support the community through donations Read More
News
Community Events
Lethbridge
Money
Outreach
United Way Lethbridge kicks off annual fundraising campaign
The United Way of Lethbridge Southwestern Alberta kicked off their 2023 Community Fundraising Campaign Monday. As part of the event, for the very first time, the organization held a Pull the Bus initiative where teams had Read More
Exhibition Park broke an attendance record for this year’s Whoop-Up Days. Over the five-day fair last week, 77, 263 visitors walked through the gates to take in the festivities. Officials say the attendance is more than 160 Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service are honoring two fallen officers this weekend who died while on the job 90 years ago. Sgt. Joseph Blocksidge and Cst. Joseph Farrell both died in a crash in Fort Macleod and Read More
Taber Cornfest kicked off in style on Thursday evening with the annual parade. Over 80 floats participated this year with colourful streamers and pom poms waving in the wind. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Cornfest Read More
The mythical dragon has lived in our imaginations for quite a long time. Of course there are real reptiles that share a close similarity to the creatures. The Wildlife Festival Living Dragons exhibit is showcasing Read More
There were some high-flying dogs doing some amazing tricks on Thursday afternoon. The SuperDogs were at Whoop Up Days performing all types of acrobatic and crowd-pleasing moments. Staff with the organization say the competition has Read More
Hundreds of residents lined the streets Tuesday morning as the highly anticipated Whoop Up-Days Parade made its way through the city’s downtown, marking the return of one of Lethbridge’s most loved summer festivals. Read More
News
Alberta
Art
Community Events
Lethbridge
Southern Alberta
Country crooner Corb Lund surprised to get call to be
Country singer, songwriter Corb Lund says he was surprised when he got the call from Lethbridge and District Exhibition to be this year’s Whoop Up Days parade marshal, adding that he hasn’t been Read More
The amazing aroma of ribs is back in Lethbridge. The 2023 Rotary RibFest is being hosted in the Enmax Centre parking lot this weekend. There will be live music, a beer garden, and of course, incredible Read More
It’s almost time for the annual Whoop Up Days festivities to begin. The event has free admission and will be located at the Lethbridge & District Exhibition grounds right next to the new Agri-food Read More
The United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta will be hosting their first annual Pull the Bus campaign next month. Residents will team up in groups of eight and work together to pull a Read More
A special life-sized chess set is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Lethbridge. It was carefully constructed by members of the Chinook Woodturning Guild and features 32 giant chess pieces made from 500 square board feet of maple Read More
The Lethbridge Corn Maze has officially opened for its 24th season. Theo Slingerland, the owner of the maze, says since opening day they have seen the average number of visitors that they are used to Read More
News
Alberta
Community Events
Lethbridge
Ron Sakamoto named as Coaldale’s Summer Fest Candy Parade Marshal
Ron Sakamoto has been chosen as Parade Marshal for Coaldale’s Candy Parade. It is part of the town’s Summer Fest Celebrations. Known for his many accolades and achievements in the entertainment industry, Sakamoto, Read More
The Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge and the Southern Alberta Art Gallery have partnered to bring a Garden Party to Galt Gardens in Lethbridge. For the next three weeks, during the lunch hour, residents are Read More
News
Community Events
Lethbridge
Lethbridge International Airshow flies high for two-day weekend event
Many people had their eyes on the sky this past weekend as the Lethbridge International Airshow took flight. The two-day event drew a large crowd with organizers expecting thousands of people in attendance. Angela Stewart Read More
A new trailer to help connect families in smaller southern Alberta communities has now made its way to Milk River. The non-profit group Family and Community Support Services hosted the NeighbourGOOD Trailer event on Thursday Read More
It’s almost time to Stuff the Bus. The annual campaign is back which aims to collect backpacks filled with new school supplies to help Lethbridge families who are in need of back-to-school items. Last Read More
Locals are invited to take part in a grand renaming event Saturday for the Wade Galloway skate park. The special day includes a free BBQ for the first 200 people along with Boarderline Skate Shop providing Read More
Green Acres Foundation celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of their lodges this afternoon. Blue Sky Lodge opened back in 1973 in Lethbridge, with 50 suites available to residents. Over the years, the facility has been able Read More
The Street Wheelers held their 45th annual Street Machine Weekend events this past Saturday and Sunday. An official says they had a big turnout with 85 cars showing up for their 100 ft drag. Over 3,000 spectators showed Read More
The Lethbridge and District Exhibition is partnering up with Pure Power Wrestling to bring the heat during Whoop Up Days next month. PPW’s Hot Summer Night wrestling event will be held in the new Read More
The 45th annual Street Machine event will be taking place this weekend. Many will be gathered in our city during the three-day event checking out thousands of classic cars and a 100 ft drag race. Organizers Read More
Officials with the Lethbridge International Airshow say they are looking for volunteers for the end of the month two-day show. Around 125 to 150 volunteers are needed, which could include those helping out with security or looking Read More
Motorcycle riders and classic car enthusiasts in southern Alberta will be going for a cruise as part of the Ride for Dad fundraiser on July 22nd. The event is raising awareness and funds for prostate Read More
