For the first time in almost a decade, Whoop-Up Days will feature a Pro Rodeo. The special event will be taking place over the next three days. Some well-known riders will be at the rodeo. Read More
Indigenous dancers put their best foot forward Wednesday afternoon during Whoop Up Days. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition Pow Wow and Princess Pageant is showcasing dancers from across the Blackfoot Confederacy who are going head-to-head Read More
Shoes are something many of us take for granted. There are many in Canada who are not able to access adequate footwear. This is especially tough for families in need as children head back to Read More
The town of Coalhurst’s Miner’s Days is coming up this weekend. A number of events will be taking place beginning Friday. An official with the Coalhurst recreation and culture committee says Miners’ Days Read More
The 125th Whoop Up Days festival kicked off with the parade in downtown Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. Thousands of people came out and lined the streets to enjoy a number of the floats and nicely Read More
The rich aroma of food is always a crowd pleaser at Whoop Up Days. This year food vendors have once again made their way back to the midway to serve up some excellent grub. Including Read More
For Whoop Up Days this year you can also enjoy around 32 rides and attractions. Ride Manager for West Coast Amusement Darcy Benson so they have a little bit of everything in terms of rides for Read More
We previously brought you a story of an artist whose pieces have helped heal her during some of the darkest moments in life. Now that artist is sharing her work and story at Whoop Up Read More
Residents of Lethbridge came out in droves on Tuesday to grab some food and enjoy a concert. Hundreds showed up for the Mayor’s Community BBQ at City Hall, where hamburgers and hot dogs were Read More
This year’s Terry Fox Run will be taking place at a new location. An official with the event says they made the decision to move locations from the Civic Centre Track to Legacy Ridge Read More
The sweet smell of ribs is back at the Enmax Centre this weekend. Rotary Ribfest will be serving up hot and ready ribs to residents who want to walk up and get their hands dirty. Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is hosting a free community barbecue. Following the Whoop Up Days Parade on August 23rd, the first 750 people will be able to receive free burgers, hot dogs and pop at City Read More
Farming Smarter is hosting its annual Open Farm Days event this weekend. It is an opportunity for people to learn all about where our food comes from. An official with Farming Smarter says they hope Read More
A popular tourist attraction has opened once again. The Lethbridge Corn Maze has opened both the corn and sunflower mazes for families to enjoy until October. Both the corn and sunflowers are still growing but Read More
Lethbridge College will be taking part in this year’s Open Farm days for the very first time. This weekend’s event will be an opportunity for families to take in all the agriculture research Read More
Lethbridge College is hosting the fourth annual Coulee Fest next month. It is expected to be a full day packed with lots of food, fun and entertainment. An official with the college says this year Read More
The friend of a Lethbridge woman who was held hostage at a downtown business last month is recalling the day she learned the news of the attack. To give back and to honour her friend Read More
A new company is putting in the work to help out veterans here in our city. Kilo-9 Elite Training Lethbridge is hosting an event where motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking their bikes out for a Read More
If you are planning to brave the heat and get outside this weekend, the air show is back in town for the first time in four years. Lots of work has gone into putting the Read More
August 1 is Heritage Day. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association is hosting a fun event for all to take part in. With the pandemic the past few years, a Heritage Day event has not been held Read More
A whole slate of fun activities are set to take place at the Crowsnest Pass Open Doors and Heritage Festival from July 28th to August 1st. In past years the event has brought in over 9,000 Read More
Seniors in our community are putting their best paddle forward. The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is working together with High Level Canoes and Kayaks to bring the activity of kayaking to seniors. Ashley Kern, the program Read More
A special powwow is returning for the first time in two years. The Kainai Powwow and Celebration is coming to the Blood Tribe starting tonight with traditional Indigenous games and sports. Travis Plaited Hair, with Read More
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated their grand opening of the newly finished Bunka Centre. The ceremony was celebrated on the 55th anniversary of the gardens Thursday which drew out many from around the community to Read More
BBQ lovers are set for a treat. The Smoke Wind and Fire event showcases the best in BBQ culture during a two day meat smoking extravaganza. The Lethbridge District and Exhibition and Alberta Pork are Read More
Millions of dollars are expected to be raised for Tim Hortons Camp Day. The Tim Hortons in Coaldale was celebrating on Wednesday with all purchases of hot or iced coffee going to help youth from Read More
Christian Canadian singer and songwriter Brian Doerksen will be holding a worship night this Saturday at City Lights Church. It’s a collaborative event between City Lights and The Gate Church. The organizer for the Read More
An event with a ton of Latin flavour will be taking place tomorrow. Latin Fest will include dancing, music, games and food vendors. Jackie French, the Executive Director of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association says Read More
For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart Read More
The bright colours and fantastic sounds of Street Machine Weekend are coming back to Lethbridge this weekend. The Street Wheelers Car Club was founded in 1976 and is in charge of putting on the biggest classic Read More
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