Cavendish Farms announced a huge new partnership with the City of Lethbridge on Tuesday morning. The Crossings Leisure Complex, formerly known as the ATB Centre, will now be called the Cavendish Farms Centre. The new Read More
The sport of curling has continued to grow in popularity, including right here in Lethbridge. From February 17-26, the Scotties Tournament of Hearts is set to host the best women curlers in Canada in Kamloops, Read More
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta are now accepting applications for their grant funding program for spring intake. Some of the applications that are open currently include the Rural Life and Community Priorities Read More
It’s been a year since the sound of honking horns made its way to the Coutts border in protest of public health mandates. And now, a convoy has done it again. This time, it’Read More
A former Mount Royal University professor, Frances Widdowson, has had her upcoming lecture cancelled by the University of Lethbridge. Widdowson recently made headlines for controversial comments she made about residential schools and the Black Lives Read More
The High Level Bridge is the longest and highest bridge of its kind across the globe spanning 1.6 kilometres and 314 feet high. It is still considered one of the great wonders of the world. The popular Read More
The outbreak of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, continues in our region. Alberta Health Services says the virus is quite serious, especially for younger people. Dr. Viven Suttorp, Medical Officer of Health for the Read More
It was an issue that many animal shelters had been experiencing over the course of the pandemic, the surrendering of pets as well not many people wanting to adopt a dog or cat. To help Read More
The case involving a couple accused of abusing their six-week-old baby girl was heard in Lethbridge court Friday morning. The baby’s parents face various charges involving the child. Angela Stewart has more on what Read More
The increasing demand for tradespeople in Alberta continues to grow. High school students from across southern Alberta made their way to Lethbridge College to get a first-hand look at a few of the trades programs. Read More
Recent stats say 43 per cent of people in Alberta have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. That’s a staggering 1.8 million people. These numbers come from the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services. The group Read More
The University of Lethbridge is doing its part to help support student mental health in a unique way. The R.E.C Room initiative was unveiled at the school on Thursday morning to the tune Read More
There’s now a new leader to head up The Watch in Lethbridge. Retired Constable Shane Kisinger will take on the role after recently leaving the Lethbridge Police Service after close to 19 years on the Read More
Police say more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs and cash were seized in Lethbridge. ALERT and LPS held a press conference on Wednesday morning and officials say the huge bust took place December 20 Read More
A local cheerleading club is gearing up for a special event in Orlando, Florida on April 19-21 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Peak Elite Cheerleading’s tumbling team called Everest is heading Read More
A small child begins the evening with a prayer. Then candles are lit to an emotional acapella version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah. This is how the evening began at a candlelit vigil held Monday Read More
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks announced a new state of the art esports facility on Tuesday morning. Esports is categorized as a form of competition using online sports gaming. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, officials Read More
Lethbridge Police say the annual Polar Plunge is returning to Henderson Lake this year. Pandemic restrictions forced the last few years to be held virtually. Organizers say they are excited to have the event in Read More
The need for shelter and housing for the homeless population in Lethbridge has been a hot button topic over the past few years. An official motion at Tuesday’s City Council meeting was brought forward Read More
The Lethbridge Eagles are hosting their annual Mental Health and Memorial game next weekend. The team has been putting on the hockey games for the last two years after suddenly losing one of their former Read More
Lethbridge Police say the six-week-old baby girl who was assaulted and sexually assaulted remains in a Calgary hospital. Police have charged a mother and father in connection with the assault of their six-week-old infant daughter. Read More
We have all seen the huge increase in food prices as inflation is still hovering well over six per cent. Some food items, however, have seen an increase of 10 to 20 per cent over the past Read More
The Playgoers of Lethbridge are celebrating their 100th anniversary in our city. City administration made a presentation at the Cultural SPC meeting on Thursday on behalf of the Playgoers to ask for the approval of Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen was at the Coast Hotel on Thursday morning for his State of the City address. It was put on by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Read More
Lethbridge organizations will be receiving over $11.2 million dollars in funding from the federal government. The money will go to groups such as the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and the Read More
They have been married for decades and are still going strong. A Lethbridge couple is sharing their story of how they met, fell in love, and have grown together in good times and bad. As Read More
It’s not every day an organization is able to celebrate 100 years in the community. The Playgoers of Lethbridge have been showcasing theatre productions in our city since 1923. Video Journalist Micah Quinn caught up with Read More
The Lethbridge International Airshow is hoping to take flight once again this year. A presentation by airshow officials was made at an Economic SPC meeting on Wednesday asking for funding of $17,500 to put toward the Read More
January 17th would have been Betty White’s 101st birthday. Since the Golden Girls’ passing, many animal shelters have participated in the Betty White Challenge. Betty White was apparently a huge animal lover. The initiative Read More
The final numbers are in from the Angel Tree campaign here in Lethbridge. A total of 3,571 children were able to receive a special gift under the tree this past Christmas season. A total of 300 more Read More
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Golf Event to support the cardiac care in Southern Alberta
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New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter
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Alberta plans new recovery-centres as Blood-Tribe reports zero-overdose-calls
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SAAG to launch exhibit on Saturday at Excite
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Galt-Museum presents new exhibit on Lethbridge’s brewing history
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