Lethbridge mayor Blaine Hyggen addressed the city’s Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, where he highlighted top priorities on key issues and stressed collaboration amid potential tariffs from the USA.Read More
The Alberta Energy Regulator has concluded a three-day hearing in which they will determine if the Grassy Mountain coal mining project will go ahead. The proposal has faced immense backlash for its environmental risks, some Read More
More than 16 thousand hectares and damage to thousands of buildings is the result felt by Angelenos so far left by the fires in Los Angeles. Here in Alberta, we are no strangers to wildfires, so Read More
Good ol’ fashioned Texas BBQ returned to Lethbridge on Wednesday with the introduction of Dickey’s Barbeque Pit. The franchise first expanded into Canada in 2022.Read More
Everything is ready for the night of dancing with rock, funk and hip-hop. The dance program of the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Arts Academy is ready to present the LEAN IN show. Our BCN Heidi Echavaria Read More
City of Lethbridge crews continue to fix a leak in a wastewater pipe in the Oldman River valley, forcing closures to pathways and one lane on Whoop-Up Drive.Read More
Some weeks have passed since Donald Trump proposed to annex Canada as the 51st state of the United States. What at first sounded like a bad joke has gained strength. Our BCN’ s Heidi Echavarria Read More
Two men guilty of mischief from their roles at the Coutts Border Blockade were sentenced on Friday at the Lethbridge Courthouse. Former Fort Mcleod Councilor Marco Van Huigenbos was sentenced to 120 days and George Janzen Read More
Since this Monday, the Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Spring Grants Programs. The organization’s executive director, Charleen Davidson, says the goal of this initiative is to support charities doing important work and Read More
Junior College, Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge College, and now Lethbridge Polytechnic. Those have been the different names assigned to the post-secondary school since it opened its doors in 1957. Last year, for the first time in 67 Read More
Two men found guilty of mischief at the Coutts Blockade were sentenced on Friday. Marco Van Huigenbos was given a 120 day incarceration, while George Janzen was handed 90 days conditional with 100 hours of community service.Read More
Since January 2024, Canada recognized January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. This follows the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifying firefighting as a known human carcinogen in June 2022. According to Statistics Canada, firefighters have a 9% Read More
The sentencing hearing for Marco Van Huigenbos, Alex Van Herk and George Janzen began on Thursday. All three were found guilty of mischief from their participation at the Coutts Border Blockade in 2022.Read More
Science now recognizes that reading the Bible and praying are beneficial to our lives. Our BCN’s Heidi Echavaria chatted with the Lead Pastor of Parallel Church, Kelly Stickel who gives more insight.Read More
International Women’s Day is coming up March 8th. In honour of the event, the YWCA Lethbridge 2025 Women of Distinction Awards is now open for community members to nominate exceptional and inspirational women. The group’Read More
The mother of the victim of a homicide at a Lethbridge motel shared her thoughts with BCN after her daughter, 34-year-old Christina Webber was killed at a southside motel in late December.Read More
With new year’s resolutions and hitting the gym, it is important to find a habit that works for you, so you can stick to working out.Read More
The Chinook is a particular phenomenon, well known to people in Western Canada, that brings warm and dry winds during the wintertime. Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment Canada, Alysa Pederson, explains how this phenomenon works Read More
An Alberta judge is appealing to the provincial government for safer donation bins for clothing across the province after working on cases of deaths of people climbing into bins for shelter.Read More
While many think about making resolutions to improve the physical body, as Christians we must remember what the apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy 4:8. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising Read More
New year, new projects to develop and, of course, new blessings. Streets Alive Mission began the year with the takeover and immediate demolition and remodeling of what will be the new building of its mission Read More
Lethbridge Chief Fire Marshall Troy Hicks gives tips and warnings an what to do and what not to do to protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning, otherwise known as the “silent killer”.Read More
Lethbridge Police say the third suspect in a motel homicide in late December has turned herself in. All three suspects are charged with first-degree murder and arson.Read More
A new year often means new year resolutions. It’s an opportunity for a fresh start for many of us and implementing healthier habits into our lives. Heidi Echavarria spoke with a nutrition expert about Read More
Lethbridge Police have announced that they removed 10 impaired drivers over the past month during their annual Christmas check Stop initiative. Five were given criminal charges.Read More
Lethbridge Police have charged three subjects and arrested two with first degree murder after a woman was found dead at a southside motel. LPS is still searching for the third subject.Read More
Technology has long served as a safety measure. A cell phone, for example, can get you out of a bind during an emergency. That’s why Lethbridge Family Services and other charities are continuing, for Read More
Thanks to the generosity of many, Christmas Hope agencies assisted over 9,200 hundred people this Christmas season. The campaign aims to help those in need by providing toys to children and food hampers to families. Danielle Read More
Lethbridge Police continue to investigate two separate cases; one involving the homicide of a woman at a local motel; and the other which saw the discovery of the body of a 13-year-old boy.Read More
Extended year-end interview with Lethbridge’s Fire & EMS Chief, Greg Adair. Topics include current trends, fire safety and future goals for the Fire and Emergency Services.Read More
