As you have heard on BCN, the province is also investing 10 million dollars over the next few years to beef up support for 15 Sexual Assault Centres across Alberta. Kristine Cassie, the CEO of Chinook Sexual Read More
Stress. It affects so many of us. We feel a lot of stress especially when it comes to the high cost of living these days. Talking about stress and its effects, being kind to those Read More
This past weekend recognized a day to honour and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered an illness resulting from work related incidents. Each year on April 28, people across Canada and around the Read More
The city of Lethbridge is taking the initiative to provide our local hockey team with a special lifesaving kit. It’s a first for a hockey arena. Five minutes…that’s how quickly it can Read More
Samaritan’s Purse has officially transported one of its Emergency Field Hospitals to Calgary. Officials say the reason, is to increase the Christian agency’s capacity to launch international life-saving medical responses. The tent facility Read More
If you’re ever in a serious accident it’s nice to know there are people out there who have donated their blood to help save your life. But did you ever think about donating Read More
Alberta Health Services has issued a warning for parents to take precautions to prevent medication poisonings. They say last year one in three calls to Alberta’s Poison Centre were regarding children up to the Read More
Canadian pet owners are facing vet bills that are sometimes through the roof. More and more people are thinking of getting pet insurance to help alleviate the costs especially when Fido or Fluffy has to Read More
A recent study by the Alberta Medical Association found that more than 650 thousand Albertans need a family physician. The same study also found that more than 90 per cent of doctors are concerned about the financial Read More
Although school divisions say they’re encouraged to see the budget addressing enrolment growth by putting more teachers in classrooms, the Alberta Teachers’ Association says this budget does not go far enough. BCN’s Jeannette Read More
A class action lawsuit has been launched against both the federal and provincial governments alleging misinformation and negligence about the risks and dangers of the COVID-19 vaccines. The lawsuit has been filed by Rath and Read More
Concerns are being raised by the Health Sciences Association of Alberta that the province is allegedly canceling recruitment for frontline healthcare professionals. They say it is part of a hiring freeze to manage an operating Read More
Canadian Blood Services is running a friendly competition involving our first responders. It is the third annual Sirens for Life campaign. The group’s Business Development Manager, Brenna Scott, explains how it works. Read More
Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) says it has formed a partnership with Wellspring Alberta. It is a group that is focused on providing non-clinical supports for those who are battling cancer. With this new collaboration, Wellspring’Read More
Two people in Refrew County in Ontario are dead after going into cardiac arrest while shovelling snow following Saturday’s winter storm. This is the time of year when you need to take extra care Read More
Between the cold weather, the shorter days and the hustle of the holidays being over, it’s easy to feel a bit depressed. If you felt a little blue today, you’re not alone. Today, Read More
When you have wind chill values of –40 there are risks associated with being outside for too long including hypothermia and frost bite. Alberta Health Services says there are warning signs to watch out for to Read More
This week’s winter cold snap is hitting us hard and it’s only expected to get worse. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin McKeown spoke to the media about what the City is doing to prepare Read More
Registered Nurses in our province are not happy that the Alberta government is planning on utilizing more Licensed Practical Nurses while allegedly decreasing RN’s positions. Meanwhile, there is a group called LPNs For Change Read More
There was record-breaking attendance at the BMO Centre this past weekend as more than 3,700 delegates attended the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting. One person is taking the credit for why this years numbers 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
In light of the sexual assault allegations against four Chinook High School football players in Lethbridge the CEO of the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre has spoken out. Kristine Cassie says sexual assault is never okay 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
Four University of Lethbridge students have launched a campaign aimed at improving mental health with a little help from natural remedies. Including going for a walk, standing barefoot in the grass and listening to music. Read More
A new 50-bed recovery community has opened up just east of Lethbridge. It is giving Albertans who suffer from addictions the chance at a fresh start at no cost. Dignitaries were on hand for the Read More
Canadians from across the country came out to join in the 1 Million March 4 Children. The rallies were held in protest of the sexual orientation and gender identity which is a tool being used in elementary Read More
Cami Tanner is the founder of Herbal Apothecary in Lethbridge. She has some ideas on how you can naturally boost your immune system during this upcoming cold and flu season. She shares the details with Read More
The folks at Canadian Blood Services are urging folks to help donate blood and plasma to help with blood supply issues. The agency says summertime is already a difficult time for them to maintain their Read More
The Man Van rolled into Lethbridge today in the parking lot of London Drugs. The clinic from the Prostate Cancer Centre in Calgary offers free blood testing to help detect early prostate cancer for men Read More
