Here is a follow-up to a story we brought you last week about disability support workers frustrated about not seeing a wage increase for the last eight years. A worker in Lethbridge says the lack Read More
Living wages are being offered to some employees at a few local nonprofit agencies including Volunteer Lethbridge. A living wage is an hourly wage that an employee can earn to help them live comfortably and Read More
The city is saying thank you to community members who participated in the Canada 150 Forest Project at Watermark Park through a new monument. From 2017 to 2021, locals purchased trees with all the proceeds from the sale Read More
The Federal Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Franco Terrazzano, says the announcement from Ottawa about new financial help shows that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not serious about making life more affordable. Terrazzano says Read More
A new flag is now flying high at Lethbridge City Hall. The United Way of Lethbridge and SW Alberta unveiled its Community Fundraising Campaign on Monday morning. Staff from the United Way are saying this Read More
A local realtor believes that first-time home buyers won’t be getting the desired budget they were hoping for when trying to lock down a mortgage. This is because of the recent interest rate hikes Read More
Paid parking has officially begun at the ENMAX Centre in Lethbridge. For those who live near the arena, they say they are upset because they believe those who attend events at the centre will be Read More
This year’s Whoop-Up Days was quite a success with over 23,000 guests making their way through the gates at Exhibition Park. Those numbers are down, however, from previous years. In terms of how much revenue 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
Inflation is high right now and a spokesperson with a Lethbridge trucking company says they are seeing a rise in the number of things needed for the trucking industry such as fuel and equipment for 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
The Village of Stirling’s pool is currently undergoing some massive upgrades. Back in November Stirling received close $319,943 from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund. The village will contribute the remaining funds which will total $600,000. The Read More
An aging helicopter fleet just received some much needed funding. STARS Air Ambulance is the recipient of a $500,000 donation from a Canadian agriculture company. Video Journalist Micah Quinn has more on what the funds will Read More
Even though many were celebrating Parks Canada’s official grand opening of the new interpretive centre in Waterton there are some who are not happy about it. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains while some 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
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
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
More and more Albertans are feeling the pinch in their wallets due to inflation. But those living on a fixed income may be feeling it even more particularly since the province stopped adjusting compensation according Read More
For the first time since the pandemic, the Soboyejo-Turning Point Charity Foundation will be hosting a Restoration Concert to raise funds to build a safe gathering place for women and young children in Ogan, Nigeria. Read More
Construction on a new playground in Galt Gardens will soon begin after the city was awarded $375,000 from the Government of Canada’s Revitalization fund. The money will be on a 75 to 25 per cent basis meaning Read More
The annual Target Hunger food drive is coming up next month and this year, there is a need for volunteers. On the second Saturday in June, volunteers will be coming around picking food donations from Read More
Construction has officially begun on a new recovery site just east of Lethbridge. The city and the province broke ground on the site Wednesday morning which will eventually be a place to help people looking Read More
It’s no doubt that the battle between the Flames and Oilers this week will be a very exciting one, but the game is most likely also expected to draw in some big economic boosts. Read More
Lethbridge isn’t the only place feeling a doctor shortage in Southern Alberta, the Town of Fort Macleod is dealing with a similar issue. In an attempt to recruit new doctors, the town is offering Read More
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney responded to UCP MLA Brian Jean filing a complaint with Elections Alberta. This comes after Jean claims eight credit cards were used to buy over 4,600 UCP memberships. Jean says the bulk Read More
A unanimous vote from city council on Tuesday says that there will be a zero per cent increase on property taxes. Residents may see an increase on their entire bill, however, but it won’t Read More
