BBQ lovers are set for a treat. The Smoke Wind and Fire event showcases the best in BBQ culture during a two day meat smoking extravaganza. The Lethbridge District and Exhibition and Alberta Pork are Read More
Quebec students were welcomed to Lethbridge College on Thursday to participate in a teepee raising event. These students are part of the Explore Bursary Program. The bursary includes accommodations with students staying in Lethbridge College Read More
A new report by Stats Canada is providing some much needed insight into our veteran population here in Canada. A total of 97,625 Canadians were counted as serving in the Canadian Armed Forces and 461,240 were counted Read More
Lethbridge Fire has placed a fire ban on all open fires in the city’s River Valley. Chief Fire Marshal Heath Wright says when it comes to placing a ban, they look to see how Read More
Christian Canadian singer and songwriter Brian Doerksen will be holding a worship night this Saturday at City Lights Church. It’s a collaborative event between City Lights and The Gate Church. The organizer for the Read More
The tent encampment set up by Civic Centre Park was set to be torn down but has since been postponed by the City of Lethbridge. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, the decision to delay Read More
Construction continues on the new Agri-Food Hub and Trade Centre at Exhibition Park. BCN’s Angela Stewart caught up with the CEO of Lethbridge and District Exhibition to get an update on the build and Read More
The University of Lethbridge is getting a new turf at the Community Stadium consisting of a new product from FieldTurf Canada. The existing groundwork, which was laid at the stadium for the last 12 years, needed Read More
This week’s forecast is calling for lots of heat with temperatures expected to rise into the 30s. That heat can pose risks for heat-related illness. The city says their biggest concern is those who Read More
Before the Lethbridge Hurricanes there was the Lethbridge Broncos. The WHL team played in our city from 1974-1986 and won the WHL championship in the 1982-83 season. A huge sports fan in our city has Read More
An event with a ton of Latin flavour will be taking place tomorrow. Latin Fest will include dancing, music, games and food vendors. Jackie French, the Executive Director of the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association says Read More
In a response to support fleeing Ukrainian refugees to our city, the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta have awarded a cheque of $20,000 to Lethbridge Family Services. The money will go towards helping with Read More
City council voted unanimously Tuesday to offer free bus passes to refugees. City Councillor Ryan Parker brought forward a motion that will see passes be handed over the next six month to any refugees arriving Read More
For the entire month of July, Bootsma Bakery is selling donuts with $0.50 from every donut sold being donated to the Terry Fox Foundation. This is all ahead of the 42nd annual Terry Fox Run coming Read More
A fascinating exhibit has made its way to our city in the form of snakes. The Helen Schuler Nature Centre is offering the Snakes Alive showcase to feature the many types of snakes that are Read More
Lethbridge has cracked the top 10 of the best small cities to live in Canada. The 2022 report by Resonance Consultancy ranks our country’s best small cities under 200,000 people using data based on statistical performance and Read More
For over a year now the Lethbridge and District Exhibition and the Blackfoot Confederacy have been teaming up to bring something very special to this year’s Whoop Up Days. As BCN’s Angela Stewart Read More
The warm weather means more people will be out camping and RVing. The Bridgeview RV Resort is just beginning their season with many already setting up their fifth wheels and travel trailers. There are around 124 Read More
Personal Support Workers are often the lifeblood for those who need assistance in our communities. The Homecare Hero Award created by HomeEquity Bank was given to a Lethbridge based worker. It acknowledges the important work Read More
Over the past year, there has been about a 50 percent increase in the number of homeless tent encampments within Lethbridge. Many argue it is due to the fact that there’s no permanent supportive housing Read More
The bright colours and fantastic sounds of Street Machine Weekend are coming back to Lethbridge this weekend. The Street Wheelers Car Club was founded in 1976 and is in charge of putting on the biggest classic Read More
The Lethbridge Police Service has sent out a reminder to those participating in the Street Machine Weekend to celebrate responsibly and to obey the traffic laws. The event will start with a drive-in movie on Read More
The Alberta SPCA is reminding pet owners to never leave a dog in the car when you are not around. With the summer heat, this can greatly impact the dog causing the animal to become Read More
A new art installation is hoping to spark some conversations about decolonization. The Hope and Healing Canada project has woven intricate pieces of red yarn using crochet and placed them on the front of the Read More
Streets Alive Mission is in need of donations especially with the warmer weather upon us. The mission says there are about 200 people currently living on the street who need basic items like shoes and clothing Read More
A total of 12 new graduates from the Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services are set to begin their careers. The group took part in a ceremony on Tuesday morning as friends and family looked on along Read More
Sometimes one person’s junk is another’s treasure. That’s definitely the case for a new play called The Junk Show, which is being put on in Galt Gardens in Lethbridge. The group calling Read More
The long weekend is nearly upon us and that means it’s almost time to get out and enjoy some family fun for Canada Day. The Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge is hosting a Read More
A majority of the time we take our footwear for granted. An initiative in Lethbridge is making sure that children and youth are able to receive solid footwear. The Shoes for Kids YQL campaign is Read More
The Lethbridge Legion is asking residents to submit an application for the Salute Our Veterans Banner project. The initiative will showcase veterans and their stories on light pole banners that will be displayed across the Read More
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