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 Toy donation to Ronald McDonald House has sweet-backstory

Toy donation to Ronald McDonald House has sweet-backstory

January 19, 2026

This morning, members of the Lethbridge Firefighters Charities Association (LFCA) donated toys for children receiving medical care at the Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, while their families stay temporarily at the Ronald McDonald House. Read More

 A look at Streets Alive Mission’s newest services facility

A look at Streets Alive Mission’s newest services facility

November 20, 2025

Streets Alive Mission, in the middle of its Coming Home Campaign, is excited about the progress of a new permanent Mission Services location. The facility adjacent to the nearby Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and Shelter will Read More

 Operation Christmas Child | Kendra Shields | November 4th, 2025

Operation Christmas Child | Kendra Shields | November 4th, 2025

November 4, 2025

Most of you know about Operation Christmas Child – also known as the Shoebox Campaign, which is a project of the international relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse.  It’s become the world’s largest children’s Read More

 LPS brings back ‘Operation Freeze’ community program

LPS brings back ‘Operation Freeze’ community program

August 28, 2025

Soon no good deed will go unnoticed – and could even be rewarded. Lethbridge Police are once again bringing back ‘Operation Freeze’ in partnership with Circle K stores across the city. The aim of the initiative Read More

 Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

August 18, 2025

Over 100 young people from Lethbridge, Calgary, Brooks, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Manitoba gathered to do some street preaching this past weekend in Lethbridge. Their journey began at Henderson Lake Park and continued to Major Magrath Read More

 From brokenness to redemption: Life transformed by Jesus

From brokenness to redemption: Life transformed by Jesus

July 9, 2025

A Lethbridge woman who once lived on the streets, is now helping those she once lived alongside. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria brings us this inspiring story of transformation.Read More

 Southern Alberta Bikers donate toys/food/funds to several charities

Southern Alberta Bikers donate toys/food/funds to several charities

December 23, 2024

It’s the busiest time of year for many charities, and another group that’s busy collecting and distributing donations right now is the Southern Alberta Bikers. Toys and money collected through their toy run Read More

 Large Cars Christmas Cruise to take place Friday

Large Cars Christmas Cruise to take place Friday

December 11, 2024

Mayor Magrath Drive will be lit up for Christmas Friday night, but not by decorations. Instead, there will be a parade of lights. The Alberta Large Cars Christmas Cruise is taking place once again. This Read More

 Angel Tree in desperate need of doll donations

Angel Tree in desperate need of doll donations

December 10, 2024

If you’re considering making a donation to the Angel Tree campaign this year, there is still time, but keep in mind there are certain items that are desperately needed. Michelle Gallucci of Lethbridge Family Read More

 Food bank holds Trick or Eat fundraiser

Food bank holds Trick or Eat fundraiser

October 31, 2024

If you’re still a kid at heart and miss the fun of going door to door for candy on Halloween night, it turns out the Interfaith Food Bank is giving you another opportunity, but Read More

 Community Conversations Lethbridge

Community Conversations Lethbridge

April 26, 2024

From bike paths to bridge walkways to how prepared our fire department is...you could call it a one-stop shop for the public to collect and give information. Close to 50 different City of Lethbridge projects Read More

 Cinderella Project helps grads with apparel for 8th year

Cinderella Project helps grads with apparel for 8th year

April 16, 2024

Grad season is just around the corner, and that can sometimes mean big purchases for mom and dad. But as BCN’s Jeannette Rocher explains, a Lethbridge non-profit is once again helping students suit-up for Read More

 Kids bike donations needed

Kids bike donations needed

April 15, 2024

There are just some items every child needs growing up. A bicycle is certainly one of them. That’s according to the Green N’ Yellow group which is holding their annual Bicycle BBQ fundraiser on Read More

 Students take plunge at Chillin’ 4 Charity

Students take plunge at Chillin’ 4 Charity

March 20, 2024

If you happened to be near the bus loop outside the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday, you would have seen an unusual sight. It appeared to be a splash-and-play day, complete with an above ground Read More

 Donations of winter clothing needed

Donations of winter clothing needed

January 10, 2024

Frostbite can occur within minutes in the coming days. Naturally, our thoughts turn to those who don’t have a comfortable warm place to go including many of the city’s most vulnerable. Ken Kissick Read More

 Stop order revoked for Streets Alive

Stop order revoked for Streets Alive

January 8, 2024

A Lethbridge non-profit organization is breathing a huge sigh of relief today. Up until late Friday, a “stop order” was hanging over the operations of Streets Alive Mission.  It was implemented by the City of Read More

 Angel Tree low on LEGO, dolls, crafts; LFS to serve over 4,000 kids

Angel Tree low on LEGO, dolls, crafts; LFS to serve

December 13, 2023

As hard times have fallen on more families this year, Lethbridge Family Services is making one final push to ensure every child wakes up to a gift under the Christmas tree.  By the time the Read More

 Christmas cruise and Toy-Run for Angel Tree campaign

Christmas cruise and Toy-Run for Angel Tree campaign

December 12, 2023

If you like Christmas lights, make sure you head out to Mayor Magrath Drive South on Friday night. It will be lit up beautifully but not by Christmas Trees. At least 30 decorated semi-trucks from across Read More

 Green N Yellow Group nominates eight families to receive help this Christmas

Green N Yellow Group nominates eight families to receive help

November 27, 2023

The Green ‘N Yellow Group has geared up for its annual Family Christmas initiative. Over the past eight years the organization has been asking the community to nominate a family or an individual who needs Read More

 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

November 21, 2023

You’ll soon be hearing the sound of jingle bells as you shop, reminding you to make a donation to the famous red kettle. This Thursday, November 23rd, the Salvation Army Lethbridge kicks off its Read More

 Christmas tree lighting at City hall

Christmas tree lighting at City hall

November 20, 2023

Nothing says ‘Deck the Halls’ like a good old fashioned tree lighting. On Monday, Lethbridge City Hall all decked out and a little bit brighter with the official tree lighting by Deputy Mayor Mark Campbell, Read More

 U of L honours Trans Day of Remembrance

U of L honours Trans Day of Remembrance

November 20, 2023

November 20th is proclaimed Transgender Day of Remembrance. It was started back in 1999 to honour the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The University of Lethbridge is holding its own Read More

 Christmas comes early for several local charities

Christmas comes early for several local charities

November 7, 2023

It’s that time of year when we need to start thinking about Christmas giving. But one organization is already ahead of the game. BCN’s Jeannette Rocher follows the Southern Alberta Bikers as they Read More

 Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health partnering with local shelter

Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health partnering with local shelter

October 4, 2023

The YWCA Lethbridge & District has partnered with Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health for an initiative that helps to support various shelters across the province. All donations can be collected at any Shoppers Drug Read More

 Boots on the Ground launches in Alberta

Boots on the Ground launches in Alberta

September 25, 2023

More peer support services are now being offered to first responders in Alberta. Boots on the Ground, a confidential, 24 hour a day peer support hotline has officially launched in Alberta as of Monday morning. The Read More

 50-bed recovery community officially opens in Lethbridge

50-bed recovery community officially opens in Lethbridge

September 21, 2023

A new 50-bed recovery community has opened up just east of Lethbridge. It is giving Albertans who suffer from addictions the chance at a fresh start at no cost. Dignitaries were on hand for the Read More

 Tent encampments in a downward trend: city officials

Tent encampments in a downward trend: city officials

September 19, 2023

Officials with the City of Lethbridge say they are continuing to see a downward trend in the number of tent encampments. That’s according to their Encampment Strategy team. Since August, only four cleanups have Read More

 United Way Lethbridge kicks off annual fundraising campaign

United Way Lethbridge kicks off annual fundraising campaign

September 12, 2023

The United Way of Lethbridge Southwestern Alberta kicked off their 2023 Community Fundraising Campaign Monday. As part of the event, for the very first time, the organization held a Pull the Bus initiative where teams had Read More

 Social development funding allocations approved by council

Social development funding allocations approved by council

July 11, 2023

Lethbridge City Council voted in favour of a number of funding allocations on Tuesday to help support the Community Social Development team. Some of the money includes up to $200,000 of federal Reaching Home Funding to Read More

 Samaritans Purse providing relief in Ukraine following flooded dam

Samaritans Purse providing relief in Ukraine following flooded dam

June 9, 2023

Since the war broke out in Ukraine over a year ago, Samaritans Purse Canada has been on the ground providing relief to those affected. But with recent events including a collapsed dam which caused massive Read More

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Recent News

  • Digging into U-of-L Art Gallery’s new soil exhibit

    February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026

    A new exhibit at the University of Lethbridge’s Art Gallery is diving deep, figuratively speaking, into soil. (Re)mediating Soils: Field...

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  • Whoop-Up Days earns Country Music Alberta nomination

    February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026

    The annual festival of Whoop-Up Days that takes place here in Lethbridge has earned a significant nomination, and could win...

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  • City of Lethbridge recycling asphalt to fill potholes during winter

    February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026

    While it may not be the season where most road work gets done in Alberta, City of Lethbridge crews are...

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  • University of Lethbridge undergraduate leads study published in top-tier journal

    February 3, 2026 February 3, 2026

    A groundbreaking study led by a University of Lethbridge student is advancing vaccine development while highlighting the importance of the...

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  • Alberta mourns after three hockey players killed in collision

    February 3, 2026 February 4, 2026

    The southern Albertan town of Stavely is mourning the deaths of three young junior hockey players after a two-vehicle collision...

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Recent Interviews

  • Job seekers converge on Lethbridge Polytechnic’s job fair

    January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026

    This Thursday, job seekers attended the 2026 Lethbridge Polytechnic job fair. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., tents, tables, and representatives...

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  • Lethbridge urges residents to share their feedback on city projects

    January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026

    Everything is set for Community Conversation 2026. In this engagement event, the City of Lethbridge brings together more than 40 different projects and...

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  • Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada as the Holocaust is remembered

    January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026

    Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest death camp, by...

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  • Supply-management and trade-tensions in focus at U-of-L lecture

    January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026

    Canada’s supply management system, which regulates dairy, poultry, and egg production through quotas, pricing, and tariffs, remains a major trade irritant for...

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  • Mayor Hyggen gives State of the City address

    January 22, 2026 January 23, 2026

    Mayor Blaine Hyggen shared his vision for Lethbridge at the State of the City Breakfast Thursday at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The event, sponsored by...

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