Hamilton Police recently uncovered a massive auto theft ring where criminals ship stolen vehicles to countries overseas. But as auto theft numbers decrease in Canada, Alberta now holds the highest per capita rate of thefts Read More
LPS have charged a 66-year-old man from Lethbridge after he sexually assaulted a 11-year-old boy at a local pool. During investigation, police say there may be additional victims.Read More
Patrick Rodney, convicted of possessing over one million dollars in drugs two years ago has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was said to possess mass amounts narcotics including meth, fentanyl and cocaine, as Read More
Residents of a north Lethbridge neighborhood were shocked this morning when police knocked on their door to tell them a body had been found in their alley. Lethbridge Police Service was on the scene between 1Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged 36-year-old Anthony Robert Small after he drove a women to an isolated place and sexually assaulted her inside his vehicle. He is due for a court hearing on the 21st.Read More
The mother of the victim of a homicide at a Lethbridge motel shared her thoughts with BCN after her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Webber was killed at a southside motel in late December.Read More
Lethbridge Police say the third suspect in a motel homicide in late December has turned herself in. All three suspects are charged with first-degree murder and arson.Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged three subjects and arrested two with first degree murder after a woman was found dead at a southside motel. LPS is still searching for the third subject.Read More
Lethbridge Police continue to investigate two separate cases; one involving the homicide of a woman at a local motel; and the other which saw the discovery of the body of a 13-year-old boy.Read More
Scammers never take holidays, and Christmas time is a busy season for fraudsters. BCN’s Naveen Day reached out to the Better Business Bureau to learn more about the scams that are currently trending. Read More
A prominent figure of the 2022 Freedom Convoy in Ottawa has been found guilty on five counts. A judge says Pat King is guilty of mischief, counselling others to commit mischief, counselling others to obstruct police Read More
The Alberta Sheriffs SCAN Unit have sealed off a third drug house in Lethbridge from the past year. Police have received more than 80 calls and complaints on the property since 2021.Read More
Lethbridge Police have reprimanded an officer in connection with improperly accessing information involving former Lethbridge MLA Shannon Phillips back in 2018. In 2020, a complaint was issued by Phillips that three Lethbridge Police officers and one civilian Read More
A former Lethbridge police inspector has pleaded guilty to Breach of Trust while he worked at the Domestic Violence Action Centre. Bill Kaye appeared in Lethbridge Provincial court Tuesday to make the plea, admitting to Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 41-year-old Justin Chad Leavitt with multiple charges, including sexual assault and uttering threats among others. Police responded to nine calls and complaints from a home on McGill Boulevard between August 6Read More
After a break-in at a downtown Lethbridge ice cream store, local business owners are clamoring for more support before they say are next.Read More
A man who died under Calgary Police custody after an altercation on September 17 has been identified as 42-year-old Jon Wells, a member of the Blood Tribe.Read More
Garry Dean Brown of Vulcan, Alta is charged with second degree murder after a 28-year-old Lethbridge woman was found dead near Oyen.Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged a 34-year-old man with drug and weapon offences following a traffic stop on September 18. Police say they stopped the man on a bicycle for equipment violations but then discovered that he Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged two 16-year-old males with arson in connection with a business fire on September 1st that caused $500,000 in damage.Read More
Elijah Blake Strawberry, the second suspect in a shooting north of Chestermere on August 6th that claimed the life of a man, has finally been arrested by RCMP.Read More
Lethbridge Police has charged 28-year-old Corbin John Maxwell with attempted murder after he broke into a women’s apartment and attacked her while she was asleep.Read More
A second drug house in Lethbridge has been shut down over the last two weeks, as authorities seized various hard drugs, stolen equipment and weapons.Read More
We’ve all heard the message – don’t text and drive. It still happens, however, and can sometimes have devastating consequences. One Lethbridge woman who was hit by a distracted driver, refuses to live her Read More
After a major copper wire theft from an oilfield site near Innisfail on Saturday, the consequences are being felt from consumers.Read More
Lethbridge Police have a man in custody following a high-risk incident on Tuesday afternoon at a residence along the 3000 block of 20th Avenue south. Police say the man, who had previously barricaded himself inside of Read More
This Sunday will mark the 25-year anniversary of a tragedy that took place in the town of Taber, Alberta. On April 28, 1999, a 14-year-old boy walked into W.R. Myers High School and began shooting. He Read More
Lethbridge Police held an information session, late Monday, to talk to the community about its intelligence led policing information. Lethbridge Police Chief, Shahin Mehdizadeh, says the ongoing effort by the LPS will help to reduce Read More
Jurors deliberated for just three hours Tuesday before finding three men guilty for their roles in the 2022 highway blockade at the Coutts border crossing. The trial for Alex Van Herk, Gerhard Janzen and Marco Van Read More
The three-week trial began today for three men charged for their role in the Coutts border blockade, over pandemic health restrictions. Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk and Gerhard Janzen are charged with mischief over $5,000. Read More
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Regional farmers rejoice over heavy rain event
Despite some inconveniences due to heavy rainfall over the past few days, farmers are calling the rain event a ‘Godsend’...
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Residents advised to avoid Oldman River, conserve water
The City of Lethbridge says that the high streamflow advisory remains for the Oldman River but assures that its impact...
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property...
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly...
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Recent Interviews
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Project-Protein expands meat access for families in need
With food insecurity a growing concern for Canadians, a local program is being revitalized to ensure families are able to get the nutritious food they need. Project Protein is expanding its outreach efforts. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria spoke with a community leader...
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Coalhurst approves 2026 mill-rate with residential tax reduction
The Town of Coalhurst has approved its 2026 mill rate, and it looks like residential taxpayers will pay a little bit less in property...
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Bridget Mearns named Lethbridge’s first Investment & Growth Officer
From now on, the City of Lethbridge has an Investment & Growth Officer. Bridget Mearns officially started in the newly...
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Safe Kids Week highlights ongoing speeding concerns near schools
Safe Kids Week kicked off in Lethbridge today. While Safe Kids Week is reminding drivers to slow down and stay...
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School threat prompts lockdowns at multiple Lethbridge schools
In local news, a number of Lethbridge high schools were placed on full lockdowns. Early Monday morning, Lethbridge Collegiate staff contacted police after finding a written message on school property threatening harm to students and staff. As of noon today, all lockdowns were lifted. Lethbridge Police are investigating to determine the veracity of the threat and who...
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