A new company is putting in the work to help out veterans here in our city. Kilo-9 Elite Training Lethbridge is hosting an event where motorcycle enthusiasts will be taking their bikes out for a Read More
Once again Lethbridge is number one but it’s not for a good reason. The 2021 Crime Severity Index report is in, and Lethbridge again scored the highest. Lethbridge’s score in 2021 was 128.65 with a seven Read More
The number of tents popping up at those encampment sites appear to be multiplying. While many residents in and out of the site are upset at the City’s handling of the situation, one homeless Read More
A local pub has received top honours in our city. Honkers Pub and Eatery won four awards at the Best Bar None awards on Wednesday evening for best business, best staff, best food and best Read More
A heat warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for southern Alberta. There are a few different organizations doing what they can to help Letbridge’s residents and most vulnerable. As BCN’Read More
The results of the 2022 Community Survey through the Lethbridge Police Service are in, and it shows more than three quarters of respondents are satisfied with the department. Eighty-six per cent said the service is adequate Read More
If you are planning to brave the heat and get outside this weekend, the air show is back in town for the first time in four years. Lots of work has gone into putting the Read More
Residents and protesters at a Lethbridge tent encampment site prepared themselves to confront city clean-up crews who arrived at the site Thursday morning. They believed the workers were coming to tear down the tent encampment Read More
Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services have implemented new technology to increase the chance of survival for someone if they happen to go into cardiac arrest. The technology is called Zoll Autopulse, and emergency officials began Read More
The nonprofit organization called Blessing the Children Canada will be hosting a benefit concert here in our city. The theme will be classical voice music, opera and musical theatre. Organizer Spencer VanDellen say the funds Read More
One Lethbridge woman says she is outraged at the city’s handling of the tent encampment situation. Sarah Villebrun who attended Tuesday’s council meeting says it’s frustrating to see the city just shuffle Read More
Lethbridge fire crews responded to a house fire in the west Lethbridge neighborhood of Riverstone. Crews from three fire stations arrived to find a home with flames shooting out of the first, second floors along Read More
An amendment to legislation for free bus passes for refugees was debated on Tuesday during Lethbridge City Council. Council asked city administration to allow refugees from Ukraine to have free bus passes for those coming Read More
A special puppy has been named by the Lethbridge Police Service. The Belgian Malinois was given the name of Bridge. Thirteen year old Kassie Hotton was the winner of the naming contest and was presented Read More
UCP leadership hopeful Travis Toews was in Lethbridge on Tuesday chatting about his leadership platform. Toews held a meet and greet at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre. The issue of no doctors accepting new patients in Read More
Agriculture Innovation Hubs have been around for a while with some having been around for 30 to 40 years. The hubs are a group of farmers who are interested in creating an organization that can support the Read More
Legislation for an existing amendment by the City of Lethbridge to offer more aid to refugees in our city will be debated during Tuesday’s city council meeting. On July 5th council voted to allow Read More
There appears to be a high demand for new hires in the Wind Turbine field, especially for those postgraduates out of the Wind Turbine program at Lethbridge College. Officials say this is because there is Read More
August 1 is Heritage Day. The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association is hosting a fun event for all to take part in. With the pandemic the past few years, a Heritage Day event has not been held Read More
A 40-year-old woman who is charged with attempted murder following a hostage situation that took place in downtown Lethbridge last week made her first court appearance this morning. BCN’s Angela Stewart is covering this Read More
If you are looking for something fun to do with the family, Shakespeare in the park will be taking place at Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens. Beginning in 2011, the Lethbridge Shakespeare Society has been putting on Read More
Homeless encampments have become an issue in many cities across North America including here in Lethbridge. What are some possible solutions? Joining BCN’s Jeannette Rocher to discuss this is Ken Kissick, one of the Read More
A total of 92 golfers hit the links on Wednesday afternoon for a good cause. The KidSport Lethbridge and Taber Charity Golf Tournament reeled off some holes in one at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort to raise Read More
Seniors in our community are putting their best paddle forward. The Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre is working together with High Level Canoes and Kayaks to bring the activity of kayaking to seniors. Ashley Kern, the program Read More
Lethbridge is lending a help hand to the city of Medicine Hat following the devastating wind storm that took place in the area earlier this week. More than 7,500 people are without power. A Lethbridge city Read More
Canola roguing is an essential part of agriculture. A Lethbridge based recruiting team, Select People Solutions, is in need of people to pull out unwanted plants from the ground that are affecting the seeds. Ryan Read More
Business employees who were close to where the hostage situation took place couldn’t believe what unfolded on Thursday afternoon. Staff from Modern Aesthetics and Bread Milk and Honey recounted their tales during the harrowing Read More
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden celebrated their grand opening of the newly finished Bunka Centre. The ceremony was celebrated on the 55th anniversary of the gardens Thursday which drew out many from around the community to Read More
We have an update to a story we brought you yesterday about a scary hostage situation that took place in downtown Lethbridge. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, Lethbridge police have laid a number of Read More
This heat can be unbearable for some, and many don’t have access to shelter or a cooling centre so to help with the heat, there is a city-wide water bottle drive taking place. Especially 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
A southern Alberta First Nation is reporting some promising statistics regarding overdose deaths in its communities. Blood Tribe Emergency Services says between last December and the month of March, they received no overdose-related emergency calls. Blood Tribe Emergency Services Director, Travis Coleman says, “The decline in...
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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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