It’s the busiest time of year for many charities, and another group that’s busy collecting and distributing donations right now is the Southern Alberta Bikers. Toys and money collected through their toy run Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic celebrated the graduation of 18 cadets on Friday from its one-of-a-kind Police Cadet Training program, which has influenced southern Albertan Police Services for years.Read More
Lethbridge Polytechnic broke into the top 10 best research facilities in Canada on this years Research InfoSource ranking of the top 50 research centres. NAIT and SAIT are other Alberta schools that also made the top 10.Read More
This is the time of year when many get together with friends and family for meals, but the sad reality is some don’t have a place to go or a special Christmas dinner to Read More
Eighteen cadets graduated from Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Police Cadet training program on Friday. The graduates will serve in Lethbridge, Blood Tribe and CN Rail Police Services.Read More
It seems that everyday food banks are becoming indispensable for many families. What was once a temporary way to provide food in times of need, has become important even for families who have jobs, but Read More
College Ford Lincoln donates $15,000 in toys to Lethbridge Family Services Angel Tree. LFS will donate these toys to families struggling to afford gifts this Christmas.Read More
James Kevin Cameron, a Lethbridge-based psychotherapist was named to the Order of Canada Wednesday for his contributions in violent threat preventions work.Read More
The head chiefs of Lethbridge Fire and EMS and the Lethbridge Police Service provided BCN with a year-end look back at some of the trends and goals from each of their respective services.Read More
Everything is ready to celebrate the 2024 Blackfoot Winter Solstice. This is a major event for Blackfoot people as they acknowledge and respect the coming home of the sun. The community is invited to attend this Read More
The year is almost over. Many are preparing for the Christmas holidays and others are getting ready to welcome in the New Year. The Interfaith Food Bank is preparing to meet the needs of low-income Read More
Voting Day for the Lethbridge-West byelection has arrived, and BCN’s Landon Hickok provides ways that residents can still get there vote in time.Read More
Costumes, volunteers and animals are all set for Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lethbridge’s live nativity. The community is invited to come out this Friday to remember the reason for the season. The church’s Read More
Lethbridge Police are implementing 42 photo radar stations around playground zones to prevent excessive speeding in those areas. Monitoring will begin January 13th.Read More
The Salvation Army in Lethbridge has on display an art gallery that visually displays Advent from the mind of American artist Scott Erickson.Read More
The City of Lethbridge has announced one-time funding for projects that tackle homelessness, and local non-profits that promote DEI.Read More
Lethbridge Police released their year-end Targeted Enforcement Strategy results from march till December of 2024. LPS say results have been significant.Read More
December 18 is the day Lethbridge-West chooses it’s new MLA. With only days remaining, the candidates are walking the neighbourhoods trying to get in as much door-knocking as they can.Read More
Lethbridge Chief Fire Marshall Troy Hicks discussed important tips on keeping your household safe during this holiday season.Read More
Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign in Lethbridge has raised over $37,800 for Tim camp foundation and the Green Shirt Day to raise awareness for organ donations.Read More
Lethbridge Police are investigating a scene at a pedestrian collision on 32nd street. The condition of the pedestrian is unclear, but a white SUV was spotted with a damaged front end.Read More
Mayor Magrath Drive will be lit up for Christmas Friday night, but not by decorations. Instead, there will be a parade of lights. The Alberta Large Cars Christmas Cruise is taking place once again. This Read More
The new superintendent for the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division says she’s blessed to serve her new community in the faith she professes.Read More
Lethbridge City Council has decided that the Lethbridge & District Exhibition will continue operations. Funding will come from contingency and one-time payments while tax raises will be deferred.Read More
If you’re considering making a donation to the Angel Tree campaign this year, there is still time, but keep in mind there are certain items that are desperately needed. Michelle Gallucci of Lethbridge Family Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Hurricanes visited the Chinook Regional Hospital to hand out teddy bears to children at the hospital that were tossed on the ice on Friday’s game.Read More
It’s not quite Santa’s sleigh, but it’s pretty darn close. Lethbridge Transit is lighting up the season with a bus that is decked to the halls. Teaming up with community partners, The Read More
Chief Fire Marshall in Lethbridge Troy Hicks discussed tips to negate the number of increasing fire in the downtown Lethbridge core.Read More
Lethbridge-based charity organization, MyCityCare, is back with their Shop of Wonders, providing gifts to families in less-than-fortunate financial circumstances.Read More
Public Interest Alberta hosted a town hall in Lethbridge on Wednesday to discuss what changes might happen if Alberta moves to a provincial pension plan from the current federal system.Read More
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Seedy Saturday is returning to Lethbridge
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Lethbridge Senior Organization launches the SOS campaign
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Bill 22 aims to strengthen animal welfare laws in Alberta
The Alberta Government is updating the Animal Protection Act for the first time in 20 years. Bill 22 is designed...
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