It seems that we won’t have any more rain in the city for the next few days. Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures have reduced fire threats. However, warmer conditions are forecast in the coming Read More
Toronto-based criminal defence lawyer, Ari Goldkind weighed in on the recent charges against a Lethbridge junior girls football coach. Justin Tillery was arrested by ALERT’s Internet Child Exploitation unit on July 16, with help from Read More
Lethbridge once held the highest CSI rate in the country between 2019-2021 in part due to having twice the average national property crime rate. However, there has been a complete shift as the latest numbers Read More
Most of us love summer, but one of the big downers of this season is…the mosquitoes. The Lethbridge Pest Management team is intensifying its monitoring of areas with standing water to curb the increase Read More
According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Alberta is on track to surpass its 2024 record-setting year of housing starts with 27,902 in the first two quarters of 2025. Here in Lethbridge, the city saw Read More
In July, many celebrate the National Ice Cream Day, such is the case of Lethbridge Polytechnic, where a researcher celebrates it with sweet science and sustainable solutions, using ice cream to spark conversations about food Read More
Starting today, Lethbridge residents will be able to give their feedback to help the city continue to improve programs and services. The City of Lethbridge is launching a Community Satisfaction Survey. Tara Grindle, Communications and Read More
A Lethbridge junior girls football coach has been arrested for multiple child sexual exploitation offences, including the allegation that he used A.I. to make child pornography. Justin Tillery was arrested by ALERT’s Internet Read More
Not all stories are told in books — some are carved in stone. A summer tour at Lethbridge’s oldest cemetery invites visitors to discover the city’s past, one grave at a time. Our BCN’Read More
Lethbridge City Council gave their support and final approval to the establishment of Lethbridge’s first 24-hour childcare and respite facility. The applicant, Agyapa Care is the only 24/7 available childcare organization in Lethbridge, offering part-time, Read More
The Lethbridge Seniors Citizens Organization or LSCO is preparing to celebrate its Golden anniversary in true retro style. Next week, the community will step back in time with a vibrant, 1970s-inspired fashion show, honoring the Read More
Lethbridge County is boosting the future of science and technology, giving a 2-thousand dollars scholarship for local students beginning their post-secondary studies in or related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics or STEM fields this Read More
At the Tim Hortons in the Crossings in West Lethbridge, people had the chance to meet with members of Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services a litter of puppies from the Misty Creek Dog Rescue. There Read More
Lethbridge Police have once again partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District this summer to host the Kids ‘N’ Kops program. The program is a mini-police academy where, over three action-packed days, Read More
A man and woman have been charged by Lethbridge Police for drug trafficking offences after Police seized over 3,700 doses of street drugs, including a variety of light-green fentanyl molded into ‘gummy-bear’ shapes. On July 9th Read More
The city says extensive rehabilitation work will begin on the Whoop-Up Drive bridge starting next week that will force lane and exit closures and changes. The majority of work will be for bridge expansion joint Read More
As preparations begin for municipal and school elections in Alberta, Lethbridge City Council have received information from a Municipal Election Processes Audit Report to identify any gaps, vulnerabilities or inefficiencies in the processes. Lethbridge City Read More
Elevated levels of fecal bacteria alert about water quality at Enchant Pond. Therefore, Alberta Health Services has issued a statement warning the public not to swim or wade at the Enchant Municipal Park beach area. Read More
In its commitment to expanding access to kidney health services, the Alberta government is investing $22 million over three years towards renal dialysis expansion and modernization at the Chinook Regional Hospital. To learn more, BCN’s Read More
Wildfire smoke is also causing poor air quality right here in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada reported that the poor air quality is due to smoke from wildfires occurring in Saskatchewan. Read More
For second year in a row: Nominate your mighty neighbor returns. The initiative celebrates the unsung heroes who, with their small but important actions, make a huge difference by helping our neighborhoods to be better Read More
The Fire Ban in Lethbridge County has been downgraded to a Fire Restriction. This was reported in a statement by Lethbridge County, adding data shows the wildfire risk has lessened due to recent precipitation, while Read More
Alberta has announced details on Monday regarding expanded services to the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge that will centre around modernizing and expanding the renal dialysis unit. The province will invest $22 million over three years Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service took to the city’s Economic and Finance Committee to present the dollar figures to introduce body cams to all available officers. It was recommended that council approve $550,000 in 2025 Read More
Summer is the time of year when we enjoy outdoor activities. For that, the City of Lethbridge offers places for safe enjoyment and recreation. For residents to stay cool there are the public water stations, Read More
Every Wednesday during summer, Festival Square is dressed up as a fair, bringing the best of the region’s local goods to the community. From farm-fresh produce and artisan baking to handcrafted goods and homegrown Read More
As the annual Street Machine Weekend gets underway, LPS says the weekend often presents an opportunity for unproper driving behavior in the city. Major roads like 3rd Avenue south and Mayor Magrath Drive have historically Read More
The City of Lethbridge is looking to take steps to enhance services at YQL by collecting origin and destination travel data throughout this year. Currently only one WestJet flight departs and arrives to and from Read More
A major collision occurred on Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Crowsnest Trail and 30 Street North between a pickup truck and at motorbike. The 62-year-old rider of the motorcycle was transport to hospital by EMS Read More
A Lethbridge woman who once lived on the streets, is now helping those she once lived alongside. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria brings us this inspiring story of transformation.Read More
