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 University of Lethbridge welcomes students for fall semester

University of Lethbridge welcomes students for fall semester

Heidi Echavarria September 8, 2026

With classes set to begin Wednesday, the University of Lethbridge campus was busy today as students took part in orientation activities. From welcome and encouraging messages from staff and campus tours to faculty sessions, new Read More

 Canada’s meal consumption shift gets localized

Canada’s meal consumption shift gets localized

Naveen Day September 8, 2026

Canadian evidence points to a real shift toward convenience-oriented food consumption, whether it be ordering take-out, visiting the drive-thru, using a food delivery service or subscribing to a meal kit. Time pressure is particularly relevant Read More

 LPS seizes fentanyl, issue drug trafficking charges on man

LPS seizes fentanyl, issue drug trafficking charges on man

Landon Hickok September 4, 2026

A 29-year-old Lethbridge man faces multiple drug trafficking charges after police seized more than 1,000 doses of fentanyl  this week. On Tuesday September 1, Police responded to a report of people using drugs in a parked vehicle Read More

 Lethbridge man charged with multiple child sexual offences

Lethbridge man charged with multiple child sexual offences

Landon Hickok September 4, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged a 30-year-old man with multiple child sexual offences involving two girls, ages 12 and 10. On July 18, 2026, police responded to a report that a 12-year-old girl had disclosed to a friend that she Read More

 Latin Festival returns to Lethbridge celebrating Latin culture and heritage

Latin Festival returns to Lethbridge celebrating Latin culture and heritage

Heidi Echavarria September 4, 2026

For those who love Latin culture, food, music and more, the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association is bringing the community together for its annual Latin Festival this weekend. The free event will feature live entertainment, dance Read More

 Casa opens new exhibitions exploring memory and Identity

Casa opens new exhibitions exploring memory and Identity

Heidi Echavarria September 4, 2026

Fall is around the corner and the Gallery at Casa knows that. A new series of exhibitions is welcoming the season. The exhibits feature local artists, explore themes including memory, identity, place and care. The Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic develops smarter irrigation tool

Lethbridge Polytechnic develops smarter irrigation tool

Heidi Echavarria September 3, 2026

Do you know what evapotranspiration is? It’s a key part of the water cycle, combining both evaporation with the transpiration of water vapour from plant leaves. Now, researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic have developed a Read More

 Fort Whoop-Up’s Renaissance Faire Returns Bigger for 2026

Fort Whoop-Up’s Renaissance Faire Returns Bigger for 2026

Heidi Echavarria September 3, 2026

Fort Whoop-Up is going back in time this Saturday as the Galt Museum & Archives brings its Renaissance Faire back for a second year. The expanded event will feature medieval-themed activities, local artisans, live demonstrations Read More

 Fire breaks out on Whoop Up Drive bridge

Fire breaks out on Whoop Up Drive bridge

Landon Hickok September 2, 2026

Lethbridge Fire crews were out very early on Wednesday morning to tackle a fire on the Whoop Up Drive bridge. The fire broke at around 3:30 a.m. where rehabilitation work is being performed underneath the Read More

 Work to begin on cardiac catheterization lab at Chinook Regional Hospital

Work to begin on cardiac catheterization lab at Chinook Regional

Landon Hickok September 2, 2026

The province announced Wednesday that design work will begin shortly on the new Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Chinook Regional Hospital. Alberta Infrastructure has allocated more than $320 million for the expansion. The expansion will more than Read More

 Lethbridge residents to nominate local sports and recreation leaders

Lethbridge residents to nominate local sports and recreation leaders

Heidi Echavarria September 2, 2026

Lethbridge residents are being asked to nominate the people who go above and beyond to support local sports and recreation. Nominations for the City’s “Gratitude in Play” campaign are open until September 18, with selected Read More

 Lethbridge among nation-wide protests against two-tier healthcare system

Lethbridge among nation-wide protests against two-tier healthcare system

Landon Hickok September 1, 2026

The Alberta legislation that permits doctors to work in both the private and public health care systems came into effect Tuesday. Bill 11, or the Health Statutes Amendment Act, has been met with great pushback by Read More

 New school year, new goals for Lethbridge students

New school year, new goals for Lethbridge students

Heidi Echavarria September 1, 2026

A new school year means a fresh start — but what does that look like for students? We asked high school students what they’re hoping for, working toward, and worried about this year. BCN’s Read More

 Students volunteer to keep streets safe as school year begins

Students volunteer to keep streets safe as school year begins

Landon Hickok September 1, 2026

As students head back to the classrooms, there is an increased amount of foot and vehicle traffic surrounding school zones once again. To keep children safe, Lethbridge Police and the Alberta Motor Association are out Read More

 Four youth charged in weapon scare at Park Place Mall

Four youth charged in weapon scare at Park Place Mall

Landon Hickok August 31, 2026

There was a scare that occurred at Lethbridge’s Park Place Mall on August 28th after a confrontation between groups of youth resulted in an airsoft weapon reportedly being discharged in public. Lethbridge Police responded Read More

 Coaldale man marks 100 years of life

Coaldale man marks 100 years of life

Heidi Echavarria August 31, 2026

A Coaldale man celebrated a major milestone as Jake, a resident of Green Acres Foundation’s Sunny South Lodge, turned 100. Family, friends, staff and community members gathered this afternoon to celebrate his century of life Read More

 Lethbridge School Division prepares for students’ return

Lethbridge School Division prepares for students’ return

Heidi Echavarria August 31, 2026

The start of a new school year is this Tuesday, and the Lethbridge School Division is preparing to welcome students back while outlining key priorities for the year ahead. With a slight increase in enrolment, Read More

 Business improvement loan helps revitalize Downtown Lethbridge

Business improvement loan helps revitalize Downtown Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria August 28, 2026

Small businesses make up about 90 per cent of the businesses operating in Downtown Lethbridge, and a City program is helping some owners invest in their storefronts and operations. The interest-free Business Improvement Loan provides eligible Read More

 Week of activities honouring Blackfoot culture and reconciliation

Week of activities honouring Blackfoot culture and reconciliation

Heidi Echavarria August 28, 2026

A week of events celebrating Blackfoot culture and promoting reconciliation is coming to Lethbridge in September. The Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society is organizing a series of activities, including a Princess Pageant, Pow Wow and Read More

 Police searching for identity of person over suspicious child interaction

Police searching for identity of person over suspicious child interaction

Landon Hickok August 28, 2026

Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a suspicious interaction with an 11-year-old girl. At around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, police say the girl was Read More

 Lethbridge Police searching for man wanted in crime spree

Lethbridge Police searching for man wanted in crime spree

Landon Hickok August 28, 2026

Lethbridge Police are asking for help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a crime spree this week. On Wednesday, August 26 at 8:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a carjacking Read More

 St. Mary-River Irrigation District begins Chin Reservoir expansion

St. Mary-River Irrigation District begins Chin Reservoir expansion

Heidi Echavarria August 27, 2026

A major irrigation infrastructure project is getting underway in southern Alberta, as the St. Mary River Irrigation District breaks ground on the rehabilitation of the Chin West Dam. The project currently stores roughly 154,000 acre-feet of Read More

 Hurricanes begin 2026 training camp with higher expectations

Hurricanes begin 2026 training camp with higher expectations

Landon Hickok August 27, 2026

Training camps are now underway in the Western Hockey League, and the Lethbridge Hurricanes are attempting to build momentum from last season. The majority of returning players very well be sophomores who are now working Read More

 Taber Cornfest returns with new attractions and events

Taber Cornfest returns with new attractions and events

Heidi Echavarria August 26, 2026

This is the season of festivals in southern Alberta. We just got out of Whoop Up Days and now Taber Cornfest returns this week, bringing with it three days of family-friendly entertainment, live music, activities, Read More

 Nikka-Yuko Japanese Garden pathway project to improve accessibility

Nikka-Yuko Japanese Garden pathway project to improve accessibility

Heidi Echavarria August 25, 2026

A major pathway upgrade is coming to one of Lethbridge’s most popular cultural attractions. The project at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is aimed at improving accessibility, drainage and the overall visitor experience, with construction Read More

 Canada-U.S. trade war can have varying impacts for Lethbridge businesses

Canada-U.S. trade war can have varying impacts for Lethbridge businesses

Landon Hickok August 25, 2026

As trade tensions heat up, a number of local businesses in our region are expressing concerns. Alberta is reportedly suffering minimal effects from the US tariffs in comparison to other major provinces. But it doesn’Read More

 Tilt-a-Whirl car tips back at Whoop-Up Days, couple walks away

Tilt-a-Whirl car tips back at Whoop-Up Days, couple walks away

Naveen Day August 24, 2026

A woman and her boyfriend walked away from a frightening ride malfunction at Lethbridge’s Whoop-Up Days after the Tilt-a-Whirl car they were riding in became uncoupled and tipped backward. In this next story, BCN’Read More

 BBB gives tips for smart back-to-school shopping

BBB gives tips for smart back-to-school shopping

Heidi Echavarria August 24, 2026

With students heading back to the classroom next week and getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year, many families are checking off their school supply lists. The Better Business Bureau is offering tips to help Read More

 Ukrainians in Lethbridge mark Independence Day with cultural celebration

Ukrainians in Lethbridge mark Independence Day with cultural celebration

Landon Hickok August 24, 2026

Ukrainians today are marking August 24th as the nation’s independence day, even as the country continues the fifth year of war with Russia that has forced millions to flee the country. Locally, a celebration Read More

 Lethbridge Police crack down on illegal driving behavior, arrests one

Lethbridge Police crack down on illegal driving behavior, arrests one

Landon Hickok August 24, 2026

Lethbridge Police were on the streets this past weekend as part of a summer traffic crackdown. LPS issued 67 tickets and removed one impaired driver from the streets. They also also issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction (Read More

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    With classes set to begin Wednesday, the University of Lethbridge campus was busy today as students took part in orientation...

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    Fall is around the corner and the Gallery at Casa knows that. A new series of exhibitions is welcoming the...

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    Do you know what evapotranspiration is? It’s a key part of the water cycle, combining both evaporation with the transpiration...

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  • Fort Whoop-Up’s Renaissance Faire Returns Bigger for 2026

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    Fort Whoop-Up is going back in time this Saturday as the Galt Museum & Archives brings its Renaissance Faire back...

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