Ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend, motorists can expect smoother travel along one of Lethbridge’s busiest routes. With scheduled maintenance now complete, additional repairs are still required beneath the bridge following the August 6 incident. Read More
This is Fire Prevention Week — a time when the community is encouraged to get involved and take action to reduce fire risks at home. To share important safety information, Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES), Read More
Just days after the Canada Post workers’ strike began, many across the country are feeling its impact. It’s not just individuals missing bill payments or regular mail—businesses, institutions, and charitable organizations are also Read More
Streets Alive Mission is hosting the Ride for Refuge this weekend at Henderson Lake. This all-ages bike and walk event supports the Life Recovery programs offered by the charity organization. Participants can choose from five, 10, Read More
The City of Lethbridge will be hosting the second annual Run to Remember, an event created to honour the memories of those we have lost, celebrate life, and promote community health. The event will Read More
As the time for the municipal and school elections are around the corner, BCN continues its series featuring local candidates. This occasion, we speak with Sam Woodruff, a businessman who is running for public school Read More
Today is National Seniors Day — a time to recognize and celebrate older adults across Canada. In appreciation of the many contributions they have made to our families and to society, BCN visited a senior centre Read More
While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More
There are many strategies we can adopt to help conserve wildlife. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is celebrating a successful conservation effort involving a pair of ferruginous hawks, one of Alberta’s most threatened Read More
The Alberta/Northwest Territories Branch of the Last Post Fund has recognized a City of Lethbridge employee and Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels for their role in discovering and identifying an urn containing the remains of Read More
A job fair was held today at the Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., over 50 employers set up their booths to welcome job seekers, answer questions, and provide information about Read More
The town of Coaldale is getting rid of its photo radar program for the remainder of 2025. Coaldale’s Automated Traffic Enforcement photo radar program has been temporarily suspended, converting the growing backlog of tickets into Read More
YQL Neighbourhoods is set to launch its new Neighbourhood Party Trailer this Friday, September 25, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at My City Care. Designed to make community events more accessible, affordable, and fun, the mobile trailer is Read More
To better serve the community in more accessible locations, the Lethbridge Public Library is reopening the BookStop, a pop-up library located inside the Labor Club Ice Centre on the north side of the city. From Read More
While southern Alberta farmers are still working on the 2025 harvest, some of the early returns appear to be positive. Ken Coles, CEO of Farming Smarter, says the season started off quite dry, and it was Read More
The candidate list for the 2025 Lethbridge Municipal — including Mayor and Councillor — and the School Board elections is now official. Voters can cast their ballots from October 8 to October 20, for both the municipal and school board Read More
The City of Lethbridge has marked the start of Reconciliation Week on Monday and will host events that celebrate Indigenous culture and reflect as a community. The City’s Indigenous Relations Specialist says since Lethbridge Read More
This weekend will be an exciting one for Pickleball lovers in Lethbridge as a Sanctioned Pickleball Tournament arrives at the Pickle Point Centre on the north side. Over 140 players from Lethbridge and across Canada will Read More
Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More
With the aim of supporting police and military service dogs in Canada, the Lethbridge Police K9 2026 Calendar is now available for purchase online and at the Lethbridge Police Service station. Proceeds from this fur-tastic charity Read More
This Saturday marks the return of the Word on the Street Festival, an annual celebration of books, storytelling, and community. The event will take place at the Lethbridge Public Library, Main Branch, located on the Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service’s Victim/Witness Unit is seeking individuals to join to the Crisis Support Worker team, which is responsible for providing vital care and guidance to victims and witnesses during the most Read More
Not even pets are safe from scammers these days. A pet extortion scam is raising concern, and the Better Business Bureau or BBB is warning pet owners to stay alert. Scammers target people who post Read More
The Interfaith Food Bank will host its 17th Annual Charity Dinner & Silent Auction, an event dedicated to raising funds in support of individuals and families facing food insecurity in the community. The evening will Read More
As Lethbridge prepares for the 45th annual Terry Fox Run this Sunday, local groups and schools are already paying tribute. This time, residents of the Green Acres Foundation organized their own walk today to honor Read More
A citizen walk was held today in Lethbridge from the City Hall until Galt Gardens Park. With the theme “Rising from the Ashes, Stronger than Ever, Together! Organizers highlighted the need to achieve equity, inclusion, Read More
This morning, two dangerous and aggressive bulls triggered an unusual roundup operation in Coaldale. The animals escaped during transport near Highway 3 and 18 Avenue, close to local schools. Coaldale RCMP warned parents to be aware, where Read More
Today marks 24 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, when terrorist attacks struck the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania. Thousands of civilians, along with hundreds of firefighters and other Read More
Every day we should show a bit of gratitude, but September 21st is actually World Gratitude Day – a time to reflect and express gratitude and appreciation. In this spirit, the City of Lethbridge has launched Read More
Lethbridge first responders are helping save lives in a different way. They are partnering with Canadian Blood Services to launch Sirens for Life. Starting this Monday and running through December, the community will be encouraged Read More
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Lethbridge ready to welcome Europa Super Circus this weekend
A world-class European Circus is making a stop in Lethbridge this weekend as part of its Canadian tour. The Europa...
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Lethbridge to enjoy the Street Machine weekend
Thousands of people are expected to attend Street Machine Weekend in Lethbridge from July 10 to 12. To help keep...
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2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive
The Shoes For Kids YQL Shoe Drive, the annual campaign supporting children and youth facing financial hardship across southern Alberta,...
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Health Card scams targets Albertans
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Lethbridge Polytechnic kick off youth summer camps programs
Lethbridge Polytechnic is welcoming hundreds of youths this summer for their annual summer camps, which will provide kids age 6-17...
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2026 Shoes For Kids launches annual shoe drive
The Shoes For Kids YQL Shoe Drive, the annual campaign supporting children and youth facing financial hardship across southern Alberta,...
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Health Card scams targets Albertans
Albertans are being warned about a new scam making its rounds…this one regarding outdated health cards. The Lethbridge Police Service is warning residents not to respond to email and text messages claiming...
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Downtown Lethbridge Farmers’ Market returns this week
A sure sign of summer is back in downtown Lethbridge. The Downtown Farmers’ Market returns to Festival Square this Wednesday,...
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Kids ‘N’ Kops police-academy marks over 25 years
The Lethbridge Police Service and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District are once again teaming up this summer...
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New traffic safety campaign aims to change driver behaviour
A new campaign aimed at taking traffic safety to the next level is being launched by the City of Lethbridge....
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