Police say more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash were seized in Lethbridge. ALERT and LPS held a press conference on Wednesday morning and officials say the huge bust took place December 20 involving two homes and two vehicles. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has the details. The drugs seized have an estimated […]Read More
According to officials with the Lethbridge Police Service, property crime at job sites in our city is rising. Members of the Building Industry and Land Development Association of Lethbridge, LPS and other groups sat down recently to discuss the increase in crime at these job sites. Bridget Mearns, the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge, says […]Read More
The three men who were allegedly involved in the Coutts border blockade and charged earlier this year were back in Lethbridge court on Monday morning. Angela Stewart has been covering this story and has more. Read More
The holiday season is a time when families get together to celebrate Christmas. The Better Business Bureau says scammers work extra hard during the holidays to prey on consumers. The BBB released their 12 Scams of Christmas which highlights some of the top scams such as fake websites, puppy scams and romance scams. Wes Lafortune, […]Read More
The president of the Lethbridge Police Association says the road will be long to rebuild the community’s trust following what’s become known as the Meme Gate scandal. LPA president Jay McMillan says it’s important for the community to know that the members of the Lethbridge Police Service hold each other to a higher standard and […]Read More
A new and enhanced tool to help out those who have been scammed has been unveiled. The Better Business Bureau of Southern Alberta and East Kootenay announced the launch of the enhanced Scam Tracker that will help people learn about scams, report them and learn how to not fall victim to fraudsters. Officials from the […]Read More
Family and friends mourned the loss of Tia Blood on Friday evening. A vigil was held to pay respects to Blood, whose body was discovered on October 24. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the emotional time for family and friends as they said their final goodbyes to a wife and mother, who leaves […]Read More
A Lethbridge homeless advocate in our city says he was arrested earlier this week. Chis Rowley says it took place during the tent encampment clean-up near the Civic Centre Track in our city on Wednesday. The homeless occupants had to pack up their belongings and move on from the area as a fence was also […]Read More
A family with the Blood Tribe continues to seek justice in the death of Jackie Crazy Bull who was allegedly murdered more than a decade ago. Her sister, Sandra Manyfeathers, is speaking out and says it’s difficult knowing her sister’s killers have not been brought to justice. She says her family simply wants closure. “I’m […]Read More
The Alberta government announced a million dollars’ worth of funding to help victims of sexual assault in our province. The new forensic evidence collection training program will ensure that healthcare providers have access to providing sexual assault training kits to victims in rural areas. Jackie Armstrong-Homeniuk, the Alberta Associate Minister of Status of Women, provided […]Read More
Many first responders came to the aid of Kathryn Linder who was taken hostage in a downtown business over the summer. Now more than two months after the frightening knife attack, Linder is saying thank you to all the emergency officials who saved her life on the fateful day. Angela Stewart has the story. Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has a warning to not fall victim to sextortion. It is a form of blackmail where young people are being targeted and 91 per cent are male. As Angela Stewart reports, the Lethbridge School Divisions are taking action to spread awareness of the danger, as an increase in cases are being […]Read More
Scammers are now posing as money lenders and are ripping off Canadians of millions of dollars. That’s according to a report released by the Better Business Bureau saying that fraudulent advance fee loans are the culprit. Advance fee loan scams are when you are asked to send money in response to potentially getting a loan. […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Victim Witness Services Unit is looking for new volunteers. Around 60 people are needed to ensure the team can deliver year-round crisis support to meet the needs here in our community. Program Manager, Catherine Pooley, says whether you are a retiree or looking to become a police officer down the road, this […]Read More
The Lethbridge Salvation Army was the victim of vandalism last Friday. Lethbridge Police say two vehicles were damaged at their location with the gas tanks being ruptured. The attack caused fuel to leak onto the parking lot and into the sewer system. Major Donald Bladen, the Salvation Army’s Community Ministries Officer, says this isn’t the […]Read More
An increase in gift card related fraud is prompting the Lethbridge Police Service to issue a warning. The Economic Crimes Unit has received a half dozen complaints from local victims who bought gift cards as part of a scam. Police say over $500,000 has been allegedly taken from victims so far this year from various […]Read More
Parents protested Monday evening and demanded their money back after pulling their kids out of summer camps at the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy. The Academy has shut down since one of the businesses former coaches, Jamie Ellacott, was charged with four counts of sexual assault against minors. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on the changes […]Read More
It’s been almost one month since a 54-year-old woman was taken hostage inside the Lethbridge Legal Guidance office downtown. In a special interview with Bridge City News, Angela Stewart had a chance to sit down with Kathryn Linder on the events and injuries she sustained on that frightful day. 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 in a special way, Alana Wheeler is hosting a blood and plasma drive as donating is a cause they are […]Read More
The case of a Lethbridge woman charged with attempted murder following a hostage situation last month in the downtown was back in Lethbridge Provincial Court this morning. BCN’s Angela Stewart has more.Read More
Once again Lethbridge is number one but it’s not for a good reason. The 2021 Crime Severity Index report is in, and Lethbridge again scored the highest. Lethbridge’s score in 2021 was 128.65 with a seven percent decrease from the previous year. The CSI score monitors the severity level of police-reported crimes. Chief of Police […]Read More
The results of the 2022 Community Survey through the Lethbridge Police Service are in, and it shows more than three quarters of respondents are satisfied with the department. Eighty-six per cent said the service is adequate to good, however about 14 per cent rated the LPS as poor. “We can never have 100 per cent […]Read More
A 40-year-old woman who is charged with attempted murder following a hostage situation that took place in downtown Lethbridge last week made her first court appearance this morning. BCN’s Angela Stewart is covering this case has more from Lethbridge Provincial Court.Read More
Homeless encampments have become an issue in many cities across North America including here in Lethbridge. What are some possible solutions? Joining BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss this is Ken Kissick, one of the co-founders of Streets Alive Mission in Lethbridge. Read More
Business employees who were close to where the hostage situation took place couldn’t believe what unfolded on Thursday afternoon. Staff from Modern Aesthetics and Bread Milk and Honey recounted their tales during the harrowing time. “We actually didn’t realize anything was going on and we had two ladies come upstairs from the business below us […]Read More
We have an update to a story we brought you yesterday about a scary hostage situation that took place in downtown Lethbridge. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, Lethbridge police have laid a number of charges against a 40-year-old female suspect and the city is thanking the police for their hard work in resolving the situation […]Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 37-year old male in connection with an incident where a man was shot Sunday night. It was shortly after 8 PM when police responded to a report of a shooting at a tent encampment site, which is located along the 500 block on Stafford Drive South. Upon arrival, a 33-year-old […]Read More
The father of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing for eight days, wants to warn parents about the dangers of meeting people online. His daughter disappeared in Edmonton on June 24th after getting on her school bus that morning but didn’t show up at school. On July 2nd, eight days later, she was located […]Read More
One of the Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich will be remaining in an Ottawa jail until at least Friday. The judge, Paul Harris, stated he had a lot of notes and needed time to consider if Lich could be released. Lich was arrested for allegedly breaching her bail conditions. She was seen in a video […]Read More
Over the past year, there has been about a 50 percent increase in the number of homeless tent encampments within Lethbridge. Many argue it is due to the fact that there’s no permanent supportive housing within the city. With that, the city says it’s also seeing an increased number of overdoses, illegal activity and aggressive […]Read More
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