The City of Lethbridge will begin its Street Sweeping Initiative on Tuesday, and reminds residents to follow all postage signage, including any parking bans.Read More
Today is Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. A day to wear the color that represents the Broncos but now represents organs and tissue donation in Canada. Here in Lethbridge, a young hockey player, Logan Boulet Read More
Down Regulator Skills Training is the innovative instruction program launched by the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS), and Wounded Warriors Canada. The Deputy Chief Gerald Grobmeier with LPS says it is the first of its kind Read More
Many strategies are used to achieve positive behavioral outcomes among young people. Sports and cognitive board games are among these alternatives. Studies have shown that chess makes strategic thinking in those who play it, which Read More
Almost 20 thousand dollars is the donation that Street Alive Mission received from the Giving Machine initiative. As part of the Light of World, the initiative wraps up the 2024 campaign giving to the community what received Read More
The African Children’s Choir is singing its way across Canada with their ‘Just as I Am’ tour. Children between the ages of nine and 11 will bring their spectacular voices to audiences around southern Alberta. Read More
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed this Tuesday between City and University of Lethbridge. The new partnership focuses on operational strategic goals, reinforcing a shared commitment to benefiting the Lethbridge community. City of Lethbridge Manager, Read More
Green party candidate for the Lethbridge federal riding, Amber Murray, says the three things she is advocating for during her campaign is ensuring sovereignty, clean water, and western electoral representation.Read More
Lethbridge PPC candidate Clara Piedalue told BCN in an interview that her motivation to run in federal politics stems from her faith in Christ, and the desire to provide people with a voice.Read More
Lethbridge Police Service, along with Alberta Sheriffs, visited the city’s schools to schools to educate students about pedestrian safety traffic, culminating a month-long pedestrian safety enforcement project. The strategy, implemented in March, involves nearly 300 Read More
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi bashed Premier Smith for her trip to Ben Shapiro’s PragarU event, claiming she’s quote, “sucking up to extremists.” He also was critical on her tariff response to not Read More
Gas prices are down across Canada after the pause of the consumer carbon levy came into effect on April 1. As BCN’s Naveen Day explains, however, it’s not all cause for celebration. Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes used home ice to their advantage when they claimed duel victories over the Brandon Wheat Kings to take a 2-0 series lead in their first-round matchup.Read More
Lethbridge Police have been on scene at a residence on 5th ave N during a high-risk incident on Monday. Immanuel Christian Elementary School was locked down temporarily, but details of the incident remain unclear.Read More
Experience Lethbridge Longer is the new tourism marketing campaign. This initiative, implemented by Lethbridge Lodging, seeks to boost travel to Lethbridge and extend length stay in the city. Shilpa Stocker, project manager for the Lethbridge Read More
Yard waste collection season begins, and along with it, community should follow the instructions and hours for disposing of cut branches and leaves. The city’s residential yard waste sides will open this Tuesday, April 1. Read More
Dutch elm disease season is also here. To prevent elm species in Alberta and Lethbridge from being affected by this disease, the community is reminded of the annual elm pruning ban during April and September. Read More
If you love golf, pay attention, Lethbridge will be the host club for the 2025 Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship. Paradise Canyon has not only been ranked Southern Alberta’s #1 course for 26 years and been one Read More
Lethbridge Police released data highlighting that out of 32,000 calls for service in 2024, only 0.6% required a use of force. There were no fatalities or hospitalizations in any cases that did require force.Read More
Voting time is approaching. The federal NDP candidate for Lethbridge, Nathan Svoboda, stopped by the BCN office and spoke about what he has to offer the Lethbridge community if elected to represent the city in Read More
There are many causes of homelessness. Addiction, mental health, and economic issues are the main reasons that lead many people to live on the streets. This Thursday, during a session of Southern Alberta Council on Read More
The expansion of the Lethbridge Wellness Shelter and Stabilization Unit continues to move forward. Robin James, CEO of the Lethbridge Housing Authority, says the shelter will expand from 90 to 200 beds in the new space, while Read More
Academic excellence, research innovation, and community engagement were the University of Lethbridge’s commitments in its new strategic plan, which sets the course for the next 10 years. During its launch, presented last Tuesday, Dean Gallimore, Read More
In local news, it’s beginning to happen a little too often in our city. Two more youths on their way to school, along with an adult, were hit by a car. This latest incident Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes have been taking the short break following the end of the season to prepare for their first round playoff matchup vs the Brandon Wheat Kings.Read More
Incumbent Lethbridge MP Rachael Thomas hosted a re-election launch event in Lethbridge on Tuesday. Thomas is gunning for her fourth term as MP and will be facing four additional candidates in the Lethbridge riding.Read More
Former Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman has claimed the Liberal candidacy for the Lethbridge riding and is expected to run against current MP Rachel Thomas as Member of Parliament ahead of the April 28 federal election.Read More
Speaking of Lethbridge traffic, motorists may notice a change in the northside of the city. The City is introducing alternating left turn signals along 13 Street North, beginning with the intersection at 5 Avenue North. During one Read More
Starting this Wednesday, March 26, downtown Lethbridge will have 10 days of free parking spread throughout the year. Sarah Amies, executive director of the Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone, says the pilot plan aims to attract more Read More
A major collision on Thursday closed 43rd street from Highway 3 to 1ave S. BCN witnessed crews rescue a individual out of a truck on its side using pliers to cut off the truck’s roof.Read More
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