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 Lethbridge Iranians speak out against Iranian government

Lethbridge Iranians speak out against Iranian government

Heidi Echavarria March 5, 2026

While strikes and counterstrikes continue in the Middle East, Iranians around the world are closely watching developments in their homeland. Bridge City News spoke with two Iranians who call Lethbridge home. They are openly critical Read More

 Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Heidi Echavarria March 3, 2026

After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More

 Mexican-couple-in-Lethbridge speaks out on killing of Jalisco-New-Generation-cartel-leader-El-Mencho

Mexican-couple-in-Lethbridge speaks out on killing of Jalisco-New-Generation-cartel-leader-El-Mencho

Heidi Echavarria February 26, 2026

Last week’s killing of a Mexican cartel leader unleashed a wave of retaliatory violence that left nervous Canadians sheltering in their hotel rooms.  The violence was a message from the Jalisco New Generation cartel, Read More

 Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Heidi Echavarria January 27, 2026

Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest death camp, by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945. The day, established by the United Nations, honours the millions of Read More

 Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Heidi Echavarria January 21, 2026

Human Concern International (HCI), a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is relying on the generosity of Canadians to support nearly 1,500 children in Gaza affected by ongoing violence. Usama Khan, Advisor to the Global CEO of Read More

 Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Alberta’s Jewish community mourns victims of Australia terrorist-attack

Heidi Echavarria December 15, 2025

Australia is still in a state of shock after Sunday’s massacre at a Jewish festival at the famous Bondi Beach. The violence erupted after hundreds of Jews had gathered for the “Chanukah by the Read More

 Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria September 29, 2025

While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More

 Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Heidi Echavarria September 19, 2025

Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More

 Lethbridge Ukrainian on celebrating independence in Alberta

Lethbridge Ukrainian on celebrating independence in Alberta

Landon Hickok August 27, 2025

This past weekend, Ukraine celebrated the nation’s Independence Day, including those who escaped to Canada since the start of Russia’s invasion. Events were held in Taber and in Lethbridge to commemorate Ukrainian heritage. Read More

 YMCA Lethbridge celebrates International Youth Day 2025

YMCA Lethbridge celebrates International Youth Day 2025

Heidi Echavarria August 12, 2025

Lethbridge YMCA is honoring International Youth Day and joins the global celebration by highlighting the transformative power of local youth. With the goal of empowering young people, connecting and celebrating their potential, YMCA reaffirms its Read More

 Locals not happy about Trump calling Canada the 51st State

Locals not happy about Trump calling Canada the 51st State

Heidi Echavarria January 14, 2025

Some weeks have passed since Donald Trump proposed to annex Canada as the 51st state of the United States. What at first sounded like a bad joke has gained strength. Our BCN’ s Heidi Echavarria Read More

 Trump tariffs: Danielle Smith talks “national unity crisis”

Trump tariffs: Danielle Smith talks “national unity crisis”

Jeannette Rocher January 14, 2025

Less than a week until Donald Trump is sworn in as president and as Canadians look to see what happens with the threat of tariffs we have Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking about a national Read More

 Looting and arson an issue in L.A. wildfire

Looting and arson an issue in L.A. wildfire

Jeannette Rocher January 13, 2025

As the death toll and amount of destruction rises in Los Angeles due to wildfires it seems some are trying to cash in on an opportunity, be it political or otherwise. Here once again to Read More

 L.A.’s disgust with mayor and California government officials

L.A.’s disgust with mayor and California government officials

Jeannette Rocher January 9, 2025

Jeannette Rocher speaks with our U.S. correspondent, Lisa Daftari who resides in Los Angeles and was on fire evacuation alert as of Thursday (Jan 2). She describes the devastation and the disgust with the city’Read More

 Discovering the History of the Canadian Air Force in Nanton, AB

Discovering the History of the Canadian Air Force in Nanton,

Heidi Echavarria November 6, 2024

There is a unique museum in the town of Nanton, Alberta which honours our Canadian Air Force and features some incredible aircraft. It is called the Bomber Command Museum of Canada. In part two of Read More

 Canadian Air Force played a huge role in World War II

Canadian Air Force played a huge role in World War

Heidi Echavarria November 5, 2024

Recognizing Remembrance Day in Canada is a way to honour all of those who fought and died for our freedoms. In part one of this special report, BCN’s Heidi Echavarria was at the Bomber Read More

 Putin responds to potential long-range weapons from NATO to Ukraine

Putin responds to potential long-range weapons from NATO to Ukraine

Landon Hickok September 13, 2024

Russian president Vladimir Putin says if NATO provides Ukraine with long-range missiles to strike further Russian territory, they will be directly involved in the war.Read More

 Ukraine acknowledges Kursk incursion for the first time

Ukraine acknowledges Kursk incursion for the first time

Landon Hickok August 12, 2024

The Ukrainian Incursion into Russia’s Kursk region continues into another week, as president Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly acknowledged the move for the first time while praising the soldiers efforts.Read More

 Ukraine launches incursion into Kursk Region

Ukraine launches incursion into Kursk Region

Landon Hickok August 8, 2024

Russian forces are attempting to suppress Ukrainian troops in the Kursk Region, as Ukrainian officials remain mostly silent during their largest cross-border incursion since the start of the war.Read More

 New rules for taking your pooch across border

New rules for taking your pooch across border

Jeannette Rocher July 26, 2024

If you’re a dog owner who likes to travel across the border with your furry companion – whether it’s by land, air or sea – you should be aware there are some new restrictions the Read More

 Will Dems nominate Harris or choose another candidate?

Will Dems nominate Harris or choose another candidate?

Jeannette Rocher July 24, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden bows out of November race against Donald Trump and endorses his Vice President Kamala Harris. But will democrats follow her or choose a new candidate at upcoming Democratic National Convention. Read More

 Antisemitism and holocaust denial on the rise

Antisemitism and holocaust denial on the rise

Jeannette Rocher December 11, 2023

Antisemitism and holocaust denial is on the rise and pro-Palestinian protesters are turning to vandalism according to LisaDaftari of The Foreign Desk.  She says protesters vandalized churches, businesses, and residential apartment buildings in an L.Read More

 17th annual Christmas Hope campaign launches

17th annual Christmas Hope campaign launches

Hal Roberts November 17, 2023

Today was the launch of the 17th annual Christmas Hope campaign in Lethbridge. Six agencies stopped by City Hall to discuss how they are jointly serving our community to help provide for those most in Read More

 Samaritan’s Purse assisting Maui families

Samaritan’s Purse assisting Maui families

Micah Quinn August 18, 2023

The folks at Samaritan’s Purse have been dispatched to Hawaii to help victims of the devastating Maui wildfire. On Tuesday, the organization airlifted 17 tons of emergency relief equipment, including solar lights, hygiene kits, and Read More

 Hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran to see release of five U.S prisoners

Hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran to see release

Jeannette Rocher August 14, 2023

A hostage swap between the U.S. and Iran will see the release of five American prisoners while strengthening the Islamic Republic; plus a house committee to issue subpoenas to the Biden’s; and Ukraine Read More

 Maui wildfire relief effort tips

Maui wildfire relief effort tips

Micah Quinn August 14, 2023

Ninety-six people are now confirmed dead on the Hawaiian island of Maui following fires that left most of the historic town of Lahaina in ashes. Hawaii Governor Josh Green is estimating crews will find the Read More

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    On Thursday, multiple athletes with the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns were handed team and individual awards at the annual Blue...

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  • Lethbridge rally calls for water protection over coal mining

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  • Cinderella Project returns to help grads shine

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    MyCityCare looked more like a Disney princess’ closet today as the non-profit’s Cinderella Project and Tux Shop opened its doors to the community with a...

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    It’s National Public Health Week across the country, a time to recognize the vital role public health practitioners play in improving our health and well-being. This week the...

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    Spring is here, and Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge—with an opportunity to learn about gardening, local food, and the...

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