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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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’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 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 Read More
Even though we are seeing those nicer days, avalanches still pose a risk. Avalanche Canada says if there is rapid accumulation of snow in the alpine or if there is any remaining snow from the Read More
Astronomy lovers are set for a treat this weekend. The first flower moon of the year is coinciding with a total lunar eclipse in the sky to create a super moon just after midnight on Read More
Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event to remind people to take action and prepare themselves for any emergency that could occur. Lethbridge City officials echoed what Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver said having an Read More
An Occupational Health and Safety investigation is underway at Melcor Centre following reports of black mould due to alleged repeated flooding (including two this week). The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it’s become Read More
A ground-breaking ceremony on a new wetlands project took place Wednesday morning in the Town of Taber. BCN’s Angela Stewart was there and got a sneak peak at the construction and explains how vital Read More
Irrigation issues at two city parks are causing longer watering periods and as a result, park-goers can expect to hear a lot of noise throughout the day. The pumps at Henderson and Legacy Park are Read More
If you plan on heading out to the mountains anytime soon, keep in mind that we are still in avalanche season and the risk of an avalanche is still prevalent. Although it may feel warmer Read More
Canadians can expect to fork out more money as the federal carbon tax went into effect today, increasing about 11 cents per litre at the pumps. However, Albertans will feel a little bit of relief as Read More
Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas is speaking out following the federal government’s new Carbon Emission Reduction Plan that was released earlier this week. Thomas says the Trudeau Liberal government has missed every target they have Read More
