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 residents. Danielle McIntyre with the Interfaith Foodbank says they need the volunteers, especially for collection day adding, they are looking […]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 to break their addictions. Angela Stewart has more. Read More
A volunteer-based program in Lethbridge called The Watch continues to make the rounds in the downtown core assisting locals while also providing a level of safety for some who may need a walking partner. As BCN’s Angela Stewart explains, the program launched by the Lethbridge Police Service, has developed quite a bit since it launched […]Read More
This week marks Mental Health week across Canada and Woods Homes in Lethbridge wants to promote awareness around mental health in our children. Woods Homes provides around the clock support to children, youth, and families and the organization hopes to kick down barriers surrounding mental health. An official with Woods Homes says they have seen […]Read More
Scotiabank has signed a cheque for $150,000 for Lethbridge College’s Ready to Connect program. It is a new initiative the College has put together that helps high school students from disadvantaged or underrepresented populations transition into post-secondary. An official with the College says the money will go directly to the students that the program is […]Read More
A Lethbridge group is asking for some much needed donations for the people of Ukraine who are struggling as the war with Russia rages on. The group calling themselves Lethbridge Assistance for Ukraine is asking for medication and medical supplies that will be shipped to Ukraine. “Most of the medical supplies that we’re looking for […]Read More
The Lethbridge Pronghorns and Big Brothers and Big Sisters are teaming up next month for an exciting mentorship program. As Angela Stewart explains, a former athlete of the Pronghorns who is now a member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters says this is an exciting opportunity. Read More
A Nanton woman says she felt “God was talking” to her at a time she needed to turn her history of physical injury and substance abuse, into a message of hope for others.Read More
After her son passed away from a drug overdose, a southern Alberta mom is doing her part to change how the province handles overdoses. As Angela Stewart explains this mother says she doesn’t want other parents to experience what she went through.Read More
You may had gotten a knock on your door this week from some Christmas carolers. Members of Pentecostal Church are in Lethbridge this week collecting donations to fund outreach programs through their church. But this year the carolers are collecting donations for a very important cause. Angela Stewart with more. Read More
A woman from Grande Prairie is looking to spread some Christmas cheer to seniors this holiday season. The 2021 Christmas Card Drive aims to have at least one card delivered to every senior citizen in a long-term care facility across the province by the time Christmas rolls around next month. Organizer Nikki Demers says she […]Read More
According to Food Banks Canada’s annual HungerCount report that was released Thursday morning, more than 116,300 Albertans visited a food bank in March 2021. That reflects a 30 percent increase from previous years. Executive Director with the Interfaith Food Bank, Danielle McIntyre says, increased demand, plus rising costs due to inflation created by pandemic-related spending […]Read More
If you’re looking for something fun to do in our city, you can now participate in the Not So Amazing Race… Using nine clues, you go on a city-wide scavenger hunt to find a letter, which creates a nine letter word. But there’s a twist, you are encouraged to not use a car or phone […]Read More
The 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign has begun. As Micah Quinn explains, Samaritan’s Purse is once again calling for Canadians to fill up boxes and provide cheer for underprivileged children around the world.Read More
Organizations around the city such as the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen and Streets Alive Mission are quickly adapting to the mild increase in clientele as the temperatures start to drop. Executive Director of the Soup Kitchen, Bill Ginther, says this is the time of year when many are looking to access a hot meal or […]Read More
It’s Thanksgiving weekend, a time for people to come together and celebrate what they are thankful for, which for many, includes a family meal. But, for the less fortunate in our city, that isn’t always possible. The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is offering a free ham dinner throughout the weekend for anyone in need of a […]Read More
October is National Disability Employment Month, also known as DEAM. DEAM promotes employment inclusion for people with disabilities and celebrates those living with disabilities along with their skills, successes, and achievements. The month brings awareness to the work being done to ensure there are open and accessible workplaces for those with disabilities. Executive Director, […]Read More
A new partnership between the Stirling Fire Department and IvarTek Heavy Equipment Services will allow the village to save some money. The collaboration will see more savings for their on-road and in-shop services for their fleet of vehicles. CAO with the Village of Stirling, Scott Donselaar, says these partnerships allow the fire department to […]Read More
Following the traumatic exodus in Afghanistan, Canada was able to fly out roughly 4,000 Afghan refugees. Lethbridge Family Services is preparing to welcome many of those families to our city. LFS says they are not sure on the exact number or what day they’ll be arriving but they are expected to land in the city […]Read More
United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta is celebrating a milestone anniversary this week. United Way Lethbridge has been around for 80 years helping serve those in our community. The organization kicked off its anniversary with a flag raising ceremony outside City Hall Monday morning. The United Way of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta has […]Read More
Streets Alive Mission is hosting its annual WING DING on Tuesday. The fundraiser is a family-friendly event that will entail a full chicken wing meal including a picnic style dinner of chicken wings, fries, corn on the cob, pie, chips and a bottle of water. There will also be carnival games and activities, as well […]Read More
A citizen walk to raise awareness for people living with disabilities took place on Tuesday morning around Henderson Lake. The 11th annual Citizen Walk About is officially underway in Lethbridge. The walk is to help bring awareness to those living with disabilities in the community. The walk is being put on by three […]Read More
Another local business has joined forces with Connecting our Community Lethbridge to collect shoes for the Shoes for Kids YQL initiative. The Medicine Shoppe located on 20 Street South has set a goal to raise 100 pairs of shoes before August 14. Shoes for Kids YQL recently announced they have increased their goal to 1,000 […]Read More
In less than three weeks since being announced, Connecting our Community Lethbridge has met and surpassed its goal of collecting 200 pairs of shoes, school supplies and backpacks for students going back to school in September. A new partnership with My City Care was introduced on Thursday, which will allow the initiative to connect […]Read More
More good news for Indigenous women living in Lethbridge, The Alberta and Canada Governments announced new funding for 14 safe and stable housing units for Blackfoot women and their children who are relocating from the Kainai, Sikisika and Piikani reserves. These women may be starting new jobs, attending school, fleeing difficult circumstances and looking […]Read More
An exciting announcement for seniors living in Lethbridge, a new affordable housing development has started on the south side. The new houses will give seniors who are living with a mixed-income a place to call home. Shovels are in the ground and dirt has been moved to make way for 64 new homes for […]Read More
A new partnership between Alberta RCMP’s Regional Police and Crisis Teams and Alberta Health Services has been created to help deal and treat people who are suffering from mental health when arriving at a call. A new initiative to provide the right care for someone suffering with mental health has been launched by the […]Read More
A unique program is underway once again to help grow positive interactions between kids and first responders in the Lethbridge area. The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge matched children with volunteers and members of the Coalhurst Fire Department and Lethbridge Police Service on Monday to allow for connections to form with our first […]Read More
The Alberta Government announced some much-needed funding for recovery centres in Lethbridge. Lethbridge’s Southern Alcare Manor is set to receive more than $300,000 to add 11 publicly funded residential recovery treatment beds. Executive Director with Southern Alcare Manor, Ron Fromm, says the new funding gives the agency some stability in offering services to its […]Read More
The governments of Alberta and Canada announced they will be providing rent support for $35,500 low-income Alberta households through the Canada-Alberta Housing Benefit. The $444 million investment will allow the governments to provide households with the support, including households in Lethbridge. CAO of Lethbridge Housing Authority, Robin James, says the funding is a welcomed […]Read More
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