Jury selection has begun for three men charged in connection with the Coutts border blockade. Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk and Gerhard Janzen are each charged with mischief over 5-thousand dollars. Dozens of supporters Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has joined other law enforcement agencies to help combat a romance and investment crypto-currency scam during Operation Disruption. Officials say during a recent workshop hosted by Calgary Police and Chainalysis, they identified Read More
It was a bit of an uneasy start to a Monday morning as at least 11 different businesses had to be evacuated at the West Lethbridge Town Centre on University Drive West. Lethbridge Police were notified Read More
A former Superintendent with the Lethbridge Police Service was honoured on Thursday. The LPS Veterans Association celebrated the 100th birthday of Glen Michelson. He began his policing career with the RCMP in 1947 and served until 1950. Read More
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees was taken aback by the announcement by Minister Ellis that Alberta is looking into creating a new policing agency. AUPE vice president Bobby-Joe Borodey says they were disappointed that Read More
March is fraud prevention month. According to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre last year Canadians lost $567-million to scammers. That is an increase of $37-million from 2022. Sargeant Kevin Talbot who is with the Economic Crimes Read More
Lethbridge Police are warning parents and caregivers to be aware of violent online groups which have been targeting children. They say last month, they received information that through online chats these groups are grooming young Read More
Two suspects have been arrested by RCMP following a robbery of the Southern Community Food Security and Thrift store in Raymond. Police say on February 9th one person entered the building, demanded cash and fled Read More
Two of the four men charged in connection with the Coutts border protest were being released from custody today. Chris Lysak pleaded guilty to a restricted weapons charge and Jerry Morin pleaded guilty to conspiracy Read More
RCMP officers in Alberta are going to be field testing body-worn cameras. Officials say this is part of ongoing efforts to be more transparent and accountable to the communities they serve. Starting this month front Read More
Lethbridge Police Officers unveiled their brand new Armoured Rescue Vehicle. The unit is replacing a 30-year-old converted truck that police were using for the past six years. The old vehicle did not meet safety standards Read More
We caution you to use discretion in this next story due to its graphic nature. A 28-year old southern Alberta man from is facing a charge in connection to alleged animal abuse. Nicholas Whimster Read More
This is the time of year when we see a lot more vehicle thefts. People start up their vehicles in front of their homes and leave them unlocked as they leave them running to warm Read More
The family of a missing Alberta man was disheartened to learn the truck he went missing in has been moved to a landfill. Marshal Iwaasa disappeared in November of 2019 from Lethbridge, but his truck was Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service is partnering with several community agencies to make Christmas more merry for those less fortunate. The fourth annual Charity Checkstop will be help on Saturday December 2nd from 11 until 3pm. Officers Read More
A Lethbridge established non-profit group dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking just opened a new shelter in Mexico. Not4Sale has been around for 14 years and was spearheaded by Joy-Lynn Stickel of Parallel Church. Read More
For the first time in four years, no public vigil was held in honour of a 26-year-old Calgary man who disappeared from Lethbridge. Today marks the four- year anniversary of Marshal Iwaasa’s disappearance. On Read More
Lethbridge Police are warning about a Grandparent scam which is making the rounds. The Grandparent or Emergency scam as it is often called involves fraudsters targeting seniors by calling and pretending to be a family Read More
On Monday the Lethbridge School Division made the decision to cancel the football program at Chinook High School based on the recommendations of consultant Kevin Cameron. This, following an alleged October 3rd incident in the Read More
According to government statistics one in three women worldwide experiences some form of sexual assault. Last Friday night protesters of sexual violence took to the streets to Take Back the Night in solidarity to end Read More
Lethbridge Police confiscated an illegal firearm, lots of ammunition and body armour during a traffic stop on Saturday night. Police say they also found a balaclava, handcuffs and a baton in a vehicle that was Read More
Lethbridge Police are investigating an armed robbery at Frank’s Deli & Convenience store. On September 10th around 7:35 p.m. police were called to a report of a robbery at the store. An unknown man Read More
A 37 year-old Lethbridge man who was previously charged with voyeurism and harassment of a female jogger now faces new charges. Lethbridge Police say Neil David Fox now faces charges in connection with an incident in Read More
The investigation continues into a shooting in our city. Lethbridge police say the incident occurred around 2:25 in the morning on Sunday in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue South just outside Hudsons Tap House. Fortunately there Read More
A Lethbridge woman who is accused of setting fire to the Mayor Magrath Holiday Inn Hotel back in February has elected to be tried without a preliminary inquiry. Kerissa Rikki Plume faces various charges including Read More
A Lethbridge woman who stabbed a hostage multiple times last year was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Lethbridge court. In July of 2022 Courtney Louise Shaw went into Lethbridge Legal Guidance and asked to speak Read More
Lethbridge Police have issued a public warning about a high-risk offender who is residing in Lethbridge. Twenty-three year old Cory Raymond Cook who has a history of sexually assaulting children is now in our community. Read More
A former Lethbridge radio announcer has been granted an absolute discharge after pleading guilty in May to a single charge of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon. Gillian MacLeod was granted the discharge Read More
A Lethbridge mother who failed to provide the necessaries of life for her daughter was in court Friday for sentencing. We have a warning to viewers that the details in this story are disturbing. Angela Read More
The Vimy Memorial in France has been vandalized. Many people are understandably very upset at the news as it was learned on Tuesday evening that a person was spraying graffiti on the special memorial that 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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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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