E-bikes and e-scooters have become increasingly more popular in Lethbridge as of late. You might be wondering what happens if one of them stops working. Mathew Helawell, the owner of BikeLane educated us on the Read More
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The fun-filled festivities of Coulee Fest are heading back to Lethbridge College on September 16. Last year’s event brought out a total of 5500 people for the day. Stephanie Savage, the alumni and engagement manager for Read More
Most homes in the city should have received a yellow bag to fill up with non-perishable food items for the city’s food bank’s annual Target Hunger campaign. Danielle McIntyre with the Interfaith Food Read More
Reminders are being sent out to remind us about practising safe habits if you are going to be floating on the river this summer. Although the Oldman River is a nice place to cool down Read More
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Division Family Gathering focuses on Blackfoot language and games
As we celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada, the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division held their second annual Division Family Gathering on Wednesday evening. The get together was a chance for members of the Read More
You may have heard some large cargo planes and helicopters taking off on Wednesday morning by the Lethbridge Airport. The Royal Canadian Air Force 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron invited members of the media to witness Read More
To mark Seniors’ Week in our city, the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization is hosting several different events for residents to take part in. This week is a chance to celebrate all things senior, and Executive Read More
The Lethbridge Farmers’ Market returns to our city this weekend at the Lethbridge & District Exhibitions North Pavilion. The market gets underway this Saturday and will feature some home-baked goods, fresh produce and unique crafts. Read More
An event was held at the Lethbridge College on Tuesday to highlight the Low German-Speaking Mennonite community in our region. According to organizers, there are around 40,000 Mennonites in southern Alberta. Amanda Sawatzky, one of the Read More
With the hot weather and schools closing for the summer, volunteers are needed now more than ever. The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen has been serving hot meals to those in need in our community for the Read More
A total of 40 local exhibitors came out this past weekend in Lethbridge to help promote SportFest. Tanya Whipple, the communication manager for the Lethbridge Sport Council told us the event provides an interactive way for Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Sport Council, Tourism Lethbridge and the Enmax Centre are heading out to Richmond B.C. for the Sport Events Congress. The initiative is meant to help promote Lethbridge as a hosting Read More
Lethbridge has ranked number 13 out of 20 spots among the best small cities to get rich. That’s according to financial website https://www.yoreoyster.com/ The results were made based on stats that include median Read More
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Lethbridge kicks off Environment Week with new survey
Environment Week in Lethbridge has kicked off and the city is inviting locals to take part in their Climate Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan Survey. The survey will help officials figure out how they can Read More
Earlier this year, more than 500 Albertans took in a cooking class for a worthy cause. Umami shop in Lethbridge hosted an event called Cook for the STARS which was in support of STARS, which provides Read More
A new donation of $35,000 will help benefit the Helen Schuler Nature Centre in a big way. The funds are going to support the centre’s Prairie Living Roof which features a large amount of plants Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services were on hand at Henderson Lake this morning looking for evidence relating to an assault outside of a Lethbridge business. Tristan Johnson, a Read More
Spock Days begins next week in the town of Vulcan. The annual event, which takes place on the second weekend in June, is a chance for locals to take part in community events and to Read More
Green Acres Foundation is giving back to the community with their annual Beef on a Bun fundraiser. It’s been about 7 years that the foundation has been putting on this fundraiser. This year they are Read More
New West Theatre is back for another season of great music and acting. Last year the organization made a plea for help as they said they might not be able to keep their doors open. Read More
Alberta Teachers Association’s president, Jason Schilling, says he is looking forward to working with this new government following Monday night’s election. Schilling says the hope is that there will be a collaborative effort Read More
Lethbridge City Council voted in favour of approving a feasibility study to look into whether the main pavilions of Exhibition Park can be used for recreational use instead of being torn down. A total of $50,000 Read More
The Chinese community in Lethbridge only has a few weeks to figure out if they can help save an historic building in the downtown area of Chinatown. The Manie Opera Society building was set to Read More
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Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce react to final election results
Officials with the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce are reacting to the final result of Monday’s Election. Cyndi Bester, CEO of the Chamber says from a business stand point, there has been a lot of Read More
It was a long night in Lethbridge on Monday evening. It was marred by delayed election results arriving from Elections Alberta. Candidates in Lethbridge were up late as they eagerly awaited the results. BCN’s Read More
Construction on a new play space at Galt Gardens is set to begin next week. The project received a $375,000 grant from the federal government. Crystal Scheit, the urban revitalization manager for the city broke down Read More
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NDP’s Shannon Phillips elected to third term, Miyashiro falls short
The Owl Acoustic Lounge was packed full of NDP candidates and supporters Monday night while they awaited the results of the election. NDP Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips secured her spot as an MLA for a Read More
Park Place Mall in Lethbridge has been growing a special garden on their rooftop since 2009. Once the veggies mature they are taken to our local food banks. Video Journalist Micah Quinn chatted with staff from Read More
Target Hunger is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year in our city. Staff from the Lethbridge and Interfaith Food Banks say they are hoping to raise 60,000 pounds of food this time around. The Read More
The case involving a couple accused in the assault of a six-week old baby girl was back in Lethbridge Court. BCN’s Angela Stewart was at the court house with the latest. Read More
