Inflation has risen as of late and that means more people are struggling to pay the costs of food for their pets. The Alberta SPCA and Lethbridge Community Animal Services handed out free dog and Read More
Safety is top of mind for the Lethbridge Police Service as students head back to school. LPS is reminding motorists to slow down in school and playground zones once again. Sgt. Danny Lomness of the Read More
According to a new report from the University of Toronto, Alberta has the highest percentage of food insecurity in the country at 28.3 per cent. Danielle McIntyre, the Executive Director with the Interfaith Food Bank, says Read More
Goats have been known to control invasive weeds. Monday was the last day for the city’s grazing program. The goats are brought in twice per summer to graze at both Alexander Wilderness Park and Read More
Back to school is just around the corner for many here in our province. Students at the Lethbridge School Division are set to dust off their backpacks and head back to their desks. Video Journalist Read More
The numbers are in from the Shoes For Kids YQL shoe drive which took place on Saturday. The event was a huge success. The shoes will go to city families of Grade One to 12 students Read More
Our very own Mayor made a huge splash for the Shoes for Kids YQL event. The first annual Dunk Our Mayor event saw Blaine Hyggen take a dunk to raise funds to provide shoes to Read More
A couple horses with the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association were in Galt Gardens this afternoon for the Horses in the Park event. The initiative which takes place two Fridays a month is a chance for Read More
The new turf at The University of Lethbridge Community Sports Stadium has been installed. Athletes are pretty excited to be playing on the new field. The FieldTurf surface has about three times the infill than Read More
The Friends of Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge along with Alberta Health Services have awarded four volunteers with Healthcare Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarships. The scholarships are given out annually. They are geared towards younger volunteers Read More
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services were called to a residential fire on the westside Wednesday evening. Crews from three of the Lethbridge stations arrived and were able to put out the blaze that engulfed the Read More
A rally was held on Wednesday evening in Lethbridge to acknowledge a special day for Ukrainians. Wednesday was Ukraine’s Independence Day. The nonprofit group Project Sunflower hosted the event. As BCN’s Micah Quinn Read More
Indigenous dancers put their best foot forward Wednesday afternoon during Whoop Up Days. The Lethbridge and District Exhibition Pow Wow and Princess Pageant is showcasing dancers from across the Blackfoot Confederacy who are going head-to-head Read More
Shoes are something many of us take for granted. There are many in Canada who are not able to access adequate footwear. This is especially tough for families in need as children head back to Read More
The rich aroma of food is always a crowd pleaser at Whoop Up Days. This year food vendors have once again made their way back to the midway to serve up some excellent grub. Including Read More
For Whoop Up Days this year you can also enjoy around 32 rides and attractions. Ride Manager for West Coast Amusement Darcy Benson so they have a little bit of everything in terms of rides for Read More
We previously brought you a story of an artist whose pieces have helped heal her during some of the darkest moments in life. Now that artist is sharing her work and story at Whoop Up Read More
Residents of Lethbridge came out in droves on Tuesday to grab some food and enjoy a concert. Hundreds showed up for the Mayor’s Community BBQ at City Hall, where hamburgers and hot dogs were Read More
The Lethbridge Salvation Army was the victim of vandalism last Friday. Lethbridge Police say two vehicles were damaged at their location with the gas tanks being ruptured. The attack caused fuel to leak onto the Read More
This year’s Terry Fox Run will be taking place at a new location. An official with the event says they made the decision to move locations from the Civic Centre Track to Legacy Ridge Read More
An increase in gift card related fraud is prompting the Lethbridge Police Service to issue a warning. The Economic Crimes Unit has received a half dozen complaints from local victims who bought gift cards as Read More
Inflation continues to have an effect on everything, especially the price of food. Stats Canada says grocery bills climbed as the price increased by 9.9 per cent year over year. Trevor Lewington with Economic Development Lethbridge Read More
Nonprofits can now apply to win thousands of dollars. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is now accepting applications for the Community Priorities Fund and the Henry S. Varley Fund for Rural Life Read More
The sweet smell of ribs is back at the Enmax Centre this weekend. Rotary Ribfest will be serving up hot and ready ribs to residents who want to walk up and get their hands dirty. Read More
A Lethbridge artist is sharing her story of how some of her art has helped her heal during some of her darkest moments. Angela Stewart sat down with Jade Olszewski who says her pieces, which Read More
Two Fridays a month, the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association brings in therapy horses to Galt Gardens. Next Friday they will be doing it again. The event will be a chance for residents to come out Read More
The City of Lethbridge is hoping to hear from residents about the upcoming 2023-2026 budget deliberations. They will take place starting in November. Locals are encouraged to go online and visit the My Two Cents Read More
Alberta NDP Finance Critic, Shannon Phillips along with a Lethbridge senior, expressed their concerns over the province cutting funding for seniors’ medical exams for driver’s licenses. Phillips says in 2020, the UCP made the decision Read More
Parents protested Monday evening and demanded their money back after pulling their kids out of summer camps at the Lethbridge Gymnastics Academy. The Academy has shut down since one of the businesses former coaches, Jamie Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen is hosting a free community barbecue. Following the Whoop Up Days Parade on August 23rd, the first 750 people will be able to receive free burgers, hot dogs and pop at City Read More
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