Following a letter released to the public from Chinook Regional Hospital Emergency Physicians, AHS provided BCN with a response on the status of recruiting more doctors to the city.Read More
To protect Alberta’s aquatic habitat, the Alberta government will require mandatory inspections of all watercrafts entering the province starting June 1. In a statement from the Government of Alberta says, Zebra and quagga mussels destroy Read More
Over a dozen physicians based at Lethbridge’s Chinook Regional Hospital have warned the public in a letter of doctor shortages that will affect emergency service wait times in the short term future.Read More
The 2025 Canadian College Baseball World Series is being hosted this week in Lethbridge. From Thursday until May 18th the collegiate baseball teams from across western Canada are battling at the Spitz Stadium. Josh Burgmann, Pitching Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator approved a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. The regulator says it determined approving the project is in the public interest and it won’t Read More
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services want to remind us that the simple act of closing a door can contain a fire. That’s exactly what happened Monday afternoon in a house fire in south Lethbridge. Read More
The Alberta government recently announced a significant change to how hospital surgeries will be funded. Instead of a lump sum of funding to be used however hospitals see fit, so-called activity-based funding will be tied Read More
Elected officials and representatives of 28 small to mid-sized municipalities throughout Canada came together in Lethbridge to develop a playbook on substance treatment, prevention and recovery.Read More
United Nurses of Alberta have announced that their members have overwhelmingly agreed on a four-year collective agreement with Alberta Health Services. It will see members get a 20% pay increase over the term, and will see Read More
Almost 20 thousand dollars is the donation that Street Alive Mission received from the Giving Machine initiative. As part of the Light of World, the initiative wraps up the 2024 campaign giving to the community what received Read More
Alberta Health Services is issuing a public alert after a person was discovered with measles in the Taber and Calgary Airport.Read More
This Monday is the starts of Myeloma Awareness month. Every day, 11 Canadians are diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a little-known and, so far, incurable blood cancer. Sadly, this number is increasing, myeloma is the second most Read More
Today is the World Cancer Day. In southern Alberta, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are exploring the potential of local plants to fight cancer. This innovation has captured the attention of many for its Read More
A Taber women who was admitted to Chinook Regional Hospital for standard cancer treatment is speaking out after her experience of being moved to a storage room.Read More
A Cardiac Science Gala will be held in Lethbridge this Saturday. The goal of the event is to raise awareness of the fact that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the South Read More
The Union Nurses of Alberta held a Day of Action last Saturday where 13 rallies in cities across the province bargained for fairer wages, faster wait time and respect for workers from the provincial government.Read More
Overcoming the world of drugs is possible. From the streets and addictions, to running a recovery center for people fighting those addictions. That is the story shared with us by the Executive Director of Fresh Read More
With new year’s resolutions and hitting the gym, it is important to find a habit that works for you, so you can stick to working out.Read More
While many think about making resolutions to improve the physical body, as Christians we must remember what the apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy 4:8. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising Read More
A new year often means new year resolutions. It’s an opportunity for a fresh start for many of us and implementing healthier habits into our lives. Heidi Echavarria spoke with a nutrition expert about Read More
For diabetics, having a knowledgeable and talented diabetes educator makes managing the disease much easier. And one of the nation’s top educators for diabetes lives right here in Lethbridge, and he has the hardware Read More
Three pieces of legislation affecting transgender people in Alberta have passed the final stage of debate and are set to become law. The changes include requiring children under the age of 16 to have parental consent Read More
There is still hope for those battling addictions and willing to get help. Facilities in southern Alberta like Fresh Start Recovery offer a huge positive contribution to the community. The Executive Director at Fresh Start Read More
A car seat check stop program was carried out today by the Lethbridge Police Services. The initiative seeks to ensure child occupant restraints are properly installed, answer questions and provide installation advice. The Sargent in Read More
Research suggests that good mental health is more than the absence of an illness, it is a positive consequence of well-being. Mark Slomp, Registered Psychologist and Executive Director of Student Services at the University of Read More
Researchers describe ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates attention, impulses and activity levels. The Manager of Accessibility Services with Lethbridge Polytechnic, Mark Davids, explains what Read More
Thanks to a 750-thousand-dollar investment, the Brooks Health Centre now houses 14 new beds. Officials with Alberta Health Services say that includes nine long-term care beds and five beds that support palliative care along with convalescent Read More
Being mentally healthy is a state that we should always look for in our surroundings. Anxiety, depression and stress are on the list of factors that affect mental health and lead to mental illness. According Read More
As Lethbridge grows, so do the institutions that provide safety. Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services celebrated the graduation of five new members to fight the fire. BCN’ Heidi Echavarria has the story.Read More
Recognizing Remembrance Day in Canada is a way to honour all of those who fought and died for our freedoms. There is a unique museum in the town of Nanton, Alberta which honours our Canadian Read More
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New appointments bring Lethbridge-Polytechnic Board to full capacity
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Board of Governors is now full in its 16-member capacity with four new appointments. The new members bring...
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Lethbridge Family Services hands out award to Angel Tree volunteer
Lethbridge Family Services has handed out its ‘Friend of the Family’ awards in recognition of outstanding philanthropic work. They chose...
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Fire destroys garage, multiple vehicles in West Lethbridge
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services responded to two separate residential structure fires over the weekend. Crews from three stations attended...
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Teenage boy charged with multiple sex offences at green strip
Lethbridge Police have charged a 15-year-old with sexual assault following an incident last week along a city green strip. Last...
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Major church-initiated housing project commences groundbreaking in Lethbridge
The need for housing in our city and province has been a major hurdle for governments in the last handful...
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New appointments bring Lethbridge-Polytechnic Board to full capacity
Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Board of Governors is now full in its 16-member capacity with four new appointments. The new members bring...
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Good Samaritan workers rally for better wages
Workers at the Good Samaritan Society Park Meadows Village in Lethbridge are voicing their concerns about wages and working conditions....
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Citizen-Walk About marks 16 years of disability advocacy
Disability advocates, self-advocates and community supporters walked through downtown Lethbridge today to raise awareness about disability rights, accessibility and inclusion....
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LSCO opens its doors for Senior Discovery Days
The Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is opening its doors this weekend for Senior Discovery Days, giving older adults and community...
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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden brings Yosakoi festival back to Lethbridge
The North American International Yosakoi Festival will be back in Lethbridge. The KOKUYOSA 2026 celebrates its second year at Nikka...
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