Over 400 members from the Blood Tribe are now using a new mobile communications app through the Kainai Nation. The app was launched on February 17th and is meant to help out residents who are looking for more information including new job opportunities. An official with the Blood Tribe says development of the app began […]Read More

Lethbridge City Council has once again declared April 7th as Green Shirt Day. The special day was created to honour those affected by the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018, including Lethbridge resident Logan Boulet who died and to encourage organ donation. Boulet donated his organs to save six lives. Mayor Blaine Hyggen says it’s important to […]Read More

The Village of Carmangay, Alberta hosted the shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world on Friday. Video Journalist Micah Quinn caught up with parade goers who also reflected on the fire which took down their historic Grange Hotel two years ago.Read More

The students at St. Patrick Fine Arts in Lethbridge took part in a number of activities today learning all about who St. Patrick was. On top of learning about the famous bishop, the students were able to make some crafts as part of their retreat day. “The kids are doing their retreat activities that they do […]Read More

Canada Ag Days kicked off at Lethbridge College on Thursday. The event is an opportunity for students to learn more about agriculture and what the industry entails. As Angela Stewart reports, over the next four days students will be able to participate in a wide variety of activities including meeting with industry professionals and being […]Read More

Runners in Lethbridge are ready to put their best foot forward for the upcoming 36th annual Moonlight Run taking place on Saturday at 8pm. The run starts at CASA in Downtown Lethbridge, loops into Indian Battle Park and then returns back to CASA. Shawn Pinder, the race director for the run told us the group […]Read More

A local business will be turning up this heat this week at a hot sauce expo taking place at Exhibition Park. The Expo is called Heating up the Prairies and Beyond Hot will be hosting the event. This will be the first that a local business will be hosting an Expo like this is Western […]Read More

The red carpet is set to be rolled out for the 9th annual Lethbridge Oscar Party fundraiser. The event will raise money for the yet to be completed Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Lethbridge. Oscar goers will sit and watch the event on the big screen while enjoying drinks, dressing up and playing […]Read More

Wednesday marked International Women’s Day and the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a breakfast event at the Enmax Centre to showcase powerful women in our community. Cyndi Bester, the CEO of the Lethbridge Chamber says there were around 200 people who attended the festivities. She highlighted how important it is for strong women to get […]Read More

Sloths, boa constrictors, a porcupine and even a wallaroo will be making their way to the Lethbridge and District Exhibition March 10-12 for the 2023 Wildlife Festival. Staff for the event say there will be around 50 animals in total for you to pet, hug or to just look at. Jason Clevett, one of the […]Read More

Any females who are interested in joining the RCMP as an officer have an opportunity to learn all about what the career entails during a female focused presentation tonight. The event is a chance for interested applicants to hear real life experiences from those who wear the uniform and to learn more about the application […]Read More

Each year the Green N Yellow group hosts an initiative called the Children’s Bicycle BBQ. This year the organization is hoping to giveaway 50 bikes to kids this year. The Green N Yellow group is an organization that gives back to the community by hosting events to raise money and awareness for people who fall […]Read More

Streets Alive Mission raised around $65,000 this past weekend during the Coldest Night of the Year event. Officials with the Christian organization said more funds are set to come in. Members of the community walked around the Lethbridge downtown core to raise funds and show support for our most vulnerable. Jennifer Lepko, the director of […]Read More

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre will soon be launching a new website. In the lead up to the launch, the nature centre is hosting a family day long weekend scavenger hunt for families to learn all about what the new website will include. An official with the centre says the development for a new online […]Read More

An amateurs’ mixed martial arts event is set to take place on Saturday February 18. Rumble in the Cage 64 plans to give spectators some knock-out action at Exhibition Park. And according to promoter Lee Mein, the event is in support of a charitable cause. President of the Green and Yellow Group Michael Gervais says […]Read More

Every year on this day many cities across the country hold walks in memory of Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people who are either missing or have been murdered. In our city, about 4,000 red flags have been placed at City Hall to bring awareness to the estimated number of how many women and […]Read More

The Southern Alberta K9 First Aid will be holding a training session this weekend for anyone who is interested in learning how to perform CPR on their dog. The group travels across the country teaching first aid. They cover everything from health and prevention to how to stop bleeding. The owner Lisa Kreiger says these […]Read More

The red carpet was rolled out and those with special needs were made to feel loved on Friday night at Parallel Church in Lethbridge. Night to Shine is a prom night experience that was originally started by the Tim Tebow Foundation. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the Lethbridge church was quite busy Friday evening as […]Read More

A very familiar Hollywood face is being asked to be this year’s parade marshal for the Spock Days celebrations in the town of Vulcan. Following an episode on Conan O’Brien podcast, the comedian became aware of the Star Trek themed town and soon became fascinated with its inception of the tv franchise. Shortly after, the […]Read More

Black History Month is also being celebrated at the University of Lethbridge. A kickoff event to recognize the month took place Wednesday morning that focused on inclusivity. International Rep for the U of L Maleeka Thomas says black history should never be forgotten. “Erasure it’s one thing you recognize when coming here that your blackness seems […]Read More

Since 2013, Umami Shop in Lethbridge has been hosting cooking classes where participants can purchase a meal kit which includes all the ingredients portioned out, and cook along with the host. In 2016, the business made the classes available to accommodate more participants. Patricia Luu, owner of Umami Shop say the cooking classes are the […]Read More

A small child begins the evening with a prayer. Then candles are lit to an emotional acapella version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This is how the evening began at a candlelit vigil held Monday in support of a weeks-old newborn who is fighting for her life. A sizable crowd came out and organizers took donations […]Read More

Lethbridge Police say the annual Polar Plunge is returning to Henderson Lake this year. Pandemic restrictions forced the last few years to be held virtually. Organizers say they are excited to have the event in person once again. The initiative raises awareness and funds for Special Olympics. Constable Braylon Hyggen explains how much they are […]Read More

The Lethbridge Eagles are hosting their annual Mental Health and Memorial game next weekend. The team has been putting on the hockey games for the last two years after suddenly losing one of their former teammates to a mental health illness. Co-head Coach Erin O’Toole says these types of events are important to not only […]Read More

The Lethbridge International Airshow is hoping to take flight once again this year. A presentation by airshow officials was made at an Economic SPC meeting on Wednesday asking for funding of $17,500 to put toward the event this year. Members of the SPC voted unanimously to recommend to City Council that they approve the request […]Read More

Former NHL star Doug Gilmour will be in Lethbridge next weekend for the Lethbridge Hurricanes Celebrity Dinner. Gilmour, who won a Stanley Cup when he was with the Calgary Flames in 1989, says he is looking forward to coming back to Alberta. He says he is looking forward to meeting everyone at the dinner and being asked […]Read More

Dinosaurs may be extinct, but their popularity has continued to grow. A traveling exhibit called Jurassic Quest is coming to Lethbridge in just a few short months. The company brings in life-size animatronic dinosaurs. You can expect to see Tyrannosaurus Rex, Brontosaurus, and a 50 foot long Megalodon just to name a few. Safari Sarah, […]Read More

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our neck of the woods. The Lethbridge Corn Maze is hosting Christmas on the Farm. It is an amazing Christmas light display that will be shining bright during the holidays. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, this is the first time in two years that the event […]Read More

The Indigenous Recovery Coaching Program have been putting together Christmas holiday care packages for some of the most vulnerable in our city. They include some treats, socks, hand warmers, and naloxone kits. An official for the initiative says elementary school kids have been getting involved with bundling of packages and explains the importance behind it. […]Read More

Lethbridge Police are in their second week of their annual Christmas Checkstop Campaign. Officials say it’s going well so far as most drivers have been complying with the laws and not drinking and driving. Sergeant Danny Lomness says a total of ten vehicles have been seized so far. He says campaigns like this are important […]Read More