May 4th marks a special day for Star Wars fans. The day has been celebrated by fans for decades, and it’s a chance for them to talk about the classic movies even more than Read More
There is something that humans and ninja turtles have in common…our love for pizza. And this week is a great week to find a unique piece of pie, as it is La Pizza Week Read More
The number of bikes that are being stolen in Lethbridge continues to rise. The Lethbridge Police Service has partnered up with the Bike Index program to try to change that. As Micah Quinn explains, the Read More
High schools in Lethbridge are set to distribute scholarships for students who are graduating this year. These include Chinook High School, LCI, Lethbridge School District 51, Winston Churchill High School, and Victoria Park High School. The Read More
The Alberta government announced Thursday that regions in the provinces targeted hot zones will move back to at-home learning for students in junior and senior high schools. About 11,000 students in the Lethbridge School Division are Read More
Many gym owners were disappointed to hear from the province that not only do their facilities have to remain closed to general fitness, but now one-on-one training has also been shut down for the next Read More
Preserving and protecting the river valley of Lethbridge is the main goal for the Coulee Cleanup this year. Residents are being encouraged to head out and clean up garbage and debris from our spectacular coulee Read More
The Lethbridge & District Exhibition is partnering with the Lethbridge Lodging Association to bring forth events featuring BBQ competitions, a celebrity chef harvest dinner, and an Amazing Race-style food event. Mike Warkentin, the Chief Operating Read More
COVID-19 won’t stop Habitat for Humanity Lethbridge from safely building a home in 2021. The nonprofit has secured a location for this year’s build, and shared common misconceptions about their work. BCN’s Ainsley Read More
A downtown Lethbridge restaurant is facing frustrations that go beyond the current restrictions the province has implemented. The Telegraph Taphouse posted photos on their Facebook page of their patio furniture being stolen. Tracey Rogerson, General Read More
The Lethbridge Soccer Association has fallen on hard times during the pandemic, which caused them to miss out on the 2020 outdoor season, and a majority of the indoor youth season. This year, the organization is Read More
When you think of a mother, words like nurturing, caring, and loving often come to mind. Mother’s Day is coming up on May 9th, and a local group in Lethbridge is making it their Read More
Five suspended Lethbridge police officers involved in the dissemination of negative memes about their former bosses, made their first appearance today at a professional misconduct hearing, but won’t enter a plea until May. During Read More
Restaurants have been coping with Step One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy by putting together makeshift patios to accommodate customers while their dining rooms have been ordered to be temporarily closed. Despite the province’Read More
On Monday, Bridge City News delivered a story of an online petition that is aiming to end Lethbridge Police Service’s ‘Wanted Wednesdays’ Facebook posts. The creator of the petition, Paul Butler calls the practice “Read More
When you think of businesses that have thrived during the COVID-19 Pandemic, big names like Amazon, Walmart and Costco come to mind. But there are business owners that are generating big revenue in their own Read More
Fitness centres were forced to shut down again in our city after the government of Alberta reverted back to Step 1 of the COVID-19 restrictions on April 6. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a virtual sit Read More
An online petition is aiming to end Lethbridge Police Service’s ‘Wanted Wednesdays’ Facebook posts. The posts which share the names, pictures, and information about the alleged offences and previous convictions of suspects are Read More
Students from school divisions within Lethbridge submitted works of art last year as a part of “Art’s Alive and Well In Our Homes!” This year, the program is called “Virtually Installed: Lethbridge Schools. Students. Read More
Moving onto post-secondary schooling can be a daunting task. But for four young athletes from Chinook High School in Lethbridge, they are doing just that and making the leap to further their careers in sports. Read More
Edmonton based nonprofit group Women Building Futures, is coming to Lethbridge. The group has received funding from the federal government for women in construction, and is partnering with Lethbridge College to implement a 12 week Read More
A member of the municipal planning commission, and a previous member of the Galt board of directors in Lethbridge has decided to run for Lethbridge City Council in the upcoming municipal election. Kelti Baird Read More
When the pandemic caused schools in Alberta to go virtual, it became a challenge for many families. For some, it meant siblings under the same roof sharing computers so they could attend their classes. &Read More
Nominations are now open for the leadership of the Wildrose Independence Party of Alberta. Paul Hinman was the Interim leader, but now he’s throwing his hat in the ring to try to become the Read More
Within 48 hours, a total of 35 bikes were donated to be distributed to kids in need in Lethbridge. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative started after a private Facebook post between community collaborators really took off.Read More
A local man is asking drivers to slow their roll when they make their way through neighbourhoods. The Slow Your Roll campaign started last year after an unfortunate car accident that ended in the death Read More
Local community groups and nonprofits in our city are set to receive some much needed financial help. Applications for the Community Event Support Grant and Community Capital Support Grant are now being accepted by the Read More
Tuesday marks Volunteer Recognition Day. It salutes those in our city who dedicate their time to helping out in the community. Volunteer Lethbridge has been a staple in our city for 40 years, and they are Read More
The Nikka Yuko Bunka Centre is the new proposed name for a cultural facility that is parked next to Henderson Lake and the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. The name Bunka means culture in Japanese. As Read More
An Edmonton man will put on his walking shoes and make a 500 kilometre trek from Lethbridge to Edmonton from July 7th to the 23rd. He’s doing this to raise money and awareness in the Read More
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