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
The Lethbridge Police Service has sent out a reminder to those participating in the Street Machine Weekend to celebrate responsibly and to obey the traffic laws. The event will start with a drive-in movie on Thursday and will wrap up on Sunday. Police are expecting a lot of spectators to show up this weekend. “This […]Read More
UPDATE: Lila Smith has been found safe in Oregon. A 41-year-old Oregon male suspect is in custody and will be facing charges of Child Luring and additional charges may follow as the investigation progresses. In the attached Media Release, Edmonton Police Service explains why an AMBER Alert was not issued in this case. https://www.edmontonpolice.ca/…/MissingYouthFound-July2 […]Read More
Lethbridge Police Victim and Witness Services Unit celebrated its 30th anniversary Thursday night. The event, which was originally supposed to take place last year, was pushed back because of the pandemic. Since 1991 over 500 volunteers have put in 480,000 hours while supporting more than 6,000 families and youth. Program Manager for Victim Services Catherine […]Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service’s Watch Program was recognized last week with the Community Justice Award. It is an award acknowledging either individuals or organizations that have contributed to community justice work in the province. The program began in May of 2019 and manager Jeff Cove says to be recognized on the provincial stage feels amazing. […]Read More
More than one million homes and businesses in Alberta are now eligible for electricity rebates thanks to the Alberta government. The Electricity Rebate Program will provide $150 in total energy rebates with $50 for three consecutive months all through energy retailers. With good news also comes those who see an opportunity. Wes Lafortune, the Media […]Read More
A 26-year old woman from Medicine Hat who was charged with first degree murder and indignity to human remains in connection with the discovery of a body outside Pincher Creek received a decision on her bail application Monday morning at the Lethbridge Courthouse. Court of Queen’s Bench Justice D.K. Miller denied Melissa Martens-Lagasse’s bail application, […]Read More
A group focused on due process of law is working to educate and empower individuals who have been ticketed or charged due to protesting COVID mandates, to self-represent. The organization, Stand4Thee says there is a stark difference between two pieces of legislation, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and The Bill of Rights.Read More
Two Alberta cities have landed in the top 100 when it comes to crime. According to a report done by Numbeo, Lethbridge placed 56th on the list and Red Deer ranked 67th. The worst of the Canadian cities was Surrey, B.C. which landed in the 49th spot. Numbeo creates a database for quality of life […]Read More
A problem property in Lethbridge has now been shut down for 90 days due to drug activity. The Safer Community and Neighbourhoods, or SCAN unit, of the Alberta Sheriffs obtained a court order to shut down the house at 124 – 19 St N in Lethbridge. A fence has been erected and the house has […]Read More
There was a close call over the weekend for a business in Lethbridge. A car crashed into the front of the north Fabutan and Hush Lash Studio location. The driver hit another vehicle that was stopped outside at a red light at 2A Avenue and then made another sudden turn and crashed into a car […]Read More
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