Lethbridge College opened the doors to a new 60 thousand square foot greenhouse research facility in Brooks. This is all part of a project between college researchers and Sunterra Greenhouse. Megan Shapka with the college explains what the project is all about. “We can test things like different lighting prescriptions. We can test varieties, so […]Read More
Southern Alberta is in for a chilly winter this year. That is according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac which says we can expect a colder than normal winter along with more precipitation. Our first big cold snap is expected next month. An official with the Almanac explains how long our region will experience those frosty […]Read More
There is some trash talking going on at City Hall. Residents in our city are being asked for their input on the second phase of the City of Lethbridge Waste Management Master Plan. City officials say until November 20th they are seeking feedback on ways to reduce household waste, exploring incentives to encourage more residential […]Read More
With inflation and the cost of living rising, members of our community are changing the way they get their food. Mandy Sandbach has been teaching people how to grow their own food for years now. Sandbach spoke at SACPA in Lethbridge explaining how people can curb their hunger through working the land instead of heading […]Read More
Hand feeding wild birds has become a problem in our city. That is according to the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Officials there say they have received a large number of reports of people hand feeding birds in city parks along with an increase in social media posts of the same kind. Jessica Deacon-Rodgers, the program […]Read More
Southern Alberta has been seeing well above normal values for this time of year. Apparently, it has a lot to do with a ridge of high pressure that has not been moving on. There have been only two days that were below normal so far this month. A spokesperson with Environment and Climate Change Canada […]Read More
The city is saying thank you to community members who participated in the Canada 150 Forest Project at Watermark Park through a new monument. From 2017 to 2021, locals purchased trees with all the proceeds from the sale of each tree going towards the city’s Recreation and Culture Fee Assistance Program. “The program was […]Read More
Lethbridge is currently under a special air quality statement due to wildfire smoke coming in from both BC and the U.S. Environment Canada says there are westerly winds that are bringing the smoke to our region. Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Sara Hoffman, says those with underlying health issues should be paying special […]Read More
Thanks to a $6,000 donation from Heaven Hill Distilleries and a partnership with Black Velvet Distilling Company, 40 trees were planted in Lethbridge’s Palliser Park today. It was all part of a sustainability project. By 2030, Heaven Hill hopes to plant about 5000 trees in local communities. The director of Environment and Sustainability for Heaven […]Read More
More urban jurisdictions are now allowing backyard hens on their property. According to an Urban Hen Enthusiast, chickens provide great protein and lend a lot of environmental sustainability to urban environments. “It allows people to basically take their organic waste from their kitchen and recycle it into food production, because hens eat basically everything. So […]Read More
Lethbridge residents are being asked to kick their clutter to the curb this weekend. You can leave your old pieces of furniture with a sign that says free on Friday night. After that you can cruise around in your vehicle and pick up any of the items during the weekend. Kathleen Sheppard, the Executive Director […]Read More
Goats have been known to control invasive weeds. Monday was the last day for the city’s grazing program. The goats are brought in twice per summer to graze at both Alexander Wilderness Park and Indian Battle Park. An official with the city says the goats typically will target leafy spurge, wormwood and thistle. “Absinthe wormwood […]Read More
Farming Smarter is hosting its annual Open Farm Days event this weekend. It is an opportunity for people to learn all about where our food comes from. An official with Farming Smarter says they hope guests will learn lots about the industry when they attend the event. “To have an idea of the science and […]Read More
Lethbridge College will be taking part in this year’s Open Farm days for the very first time. This weekend’s event will be an opportunity for families to take in all the agriculture research that will be on display as well as learn about the industry. “I think historically Open Farm days have been hosted by […]Read More
Friends remember the popular Medicine Hat fisherman known as Vlogger John. The 35-year-old’s body was retrieved four days after he went missing, at Lynx Creek in the Crowsnest Pass where he’d been solo fishing. Rajesh John, his real name, who is a husband and father, had been making his mark in the sport through his […]Read More
The Lethbridge Fire Department is stressing the importance of properly disposing of smoking materials and fire prevention. There have been many structural fires in our city recently that was caused by smoking materials not being disposed of properly. Troy Hicks with Lethbridge Fire says the best way to put out any smoking material is to […]Read More
Brian Jean says he has also heard from a number of farmers who are not happy with Ottawa’s recommendation to cut fertilizer usage. Jean says Trudeau is way off base and plans to fight for producers. “Under Section 92 we have the exclusive jurisdiction over agriculture and our resources, and we got to fight back […]Read More
Earlier this week on Sunday a Red Deer family’s life changed forever. Chay Feuser received a call from her friend Alishea that her son Cason had been viciously mauled by a cougar near the Rocky Mountain House area. A neighbour was able to throw a rock and hit the cougar in the head. It then […]Read More
It is still too early to tell but researchers are looking at whether rice could soon become a crop in Southern Alberta. An irrigated crop scientist out of the University of Lethbridge along with Galaxy Ag Ventures are looking at ways to potentially add rice as a crop to this region as it has been […]Read More
Downtown Lethbridge is about to get a little more bright. A new initiative by several local organizations is hoping to spark some much needed colour into downtown Lethbridge. A total of 50 plant containers that are being called Pollinator Cafes will be displayed in different areas of the city and will showcase the biodiversity of […]Read More
One Lethbridge woman says she is outraged at the city’s handling of the tent encampment situation. Sarah Villebrun who attended Tuesday’s council meeting says it’s frustrating to see the city just shuffle the problem as there is another cleanup effort going to be taking place Thursday. She says the best solution would be to find […]Read More
Agriculture Innovation Hubs have been around for a while with some having been around for 30 to 40 years. The hubs are a group of farmers who are interested in creating an organization that can support the industry by means of research and education. The problem now however is that support from the government is […]Read More
There appears to be a high demand for new hires in the Wind Turbine field, especially for those postgraduates out of the Wind Turbine program at Lethbridge College. Officials say this is because there is a lot of development in alternative energy sources and energy structures so the demand for more workers is high right […]Read More
“Every window in the house broke. The house was shaking on its foundation,” says Rex Olsen, who was home when the wind storm destroyed his parents’ residence. The Olsen’s are among many who are finding themselves seeking temporary shelter as they rebuild homes devastated by Monday’s wind storm in the Medicine Hat region. BCN’s Jeannette […]Read More
Lethbridge Fire has placed a fire ban on all open fires in the city’s River Valley. Chief Fire Marshal Heath Wright says when it comes to placing a ban, they look to see how much moisture is down at the river bottom before deciding to input a ban in place. Right now they have no […]Read More
This week’s forecast is calling for lots of heat with temperatures expected to rise into the 30s. That heat can pose risks for heat-related illness. The city says their biggest concern is those who don’t have access to an appropriate shelter where there is air conditioning. “People with underlying health ailments can be affected adversely […]Read More
Streets Alive Mission is in need of donations especially with the warmer weather upon us. The mission says there are about 200 people currently living on the street who need basic items like shoes and clothing and Ken Kissick with the mission says donations are so desperately needed right now. “Our needs change in terms […]Read More
Lethbridge has been dealing with an issue of many tent encampments popping up near some downtown facilities. The city currently does not have long-term housing solutions for the most vulnerable. In a special feature, BCN’s Angela Stewart spoke to some of the homeless who say they want to see city officials step up and offer […]Read More
There’s good news and bad news for Government of Alberta employees working in Melcor Centre. According to the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), the province finally has plans to move its workers out of Lethbridge’s largest office building after at least six years of repeated flooding and mould issues. The bad news is there’s […]Read More
This week’s rain in our region was a welcome sight for farmers. Producers have been dealing with a very dry season so far but now thanks to the recent moisture, Dave Bishop with Alberta Wheat, says their crops should be in fairly good shape for now. “It’ll get us into July. It’ll all depend if […]Read More
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