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The Helen Schuler Nature Centre remains closed to the public, but program coordinators still want to give parents options for the upcoming spring break. Read More
With no fans in the stands for sporting events because of COVID-19, local teams need to find creative ways to generate revenue. Online 50/50 draws have become quite popular. The Lethbridge Bulls launched quarterly draws, and Read More
Lethbridge West-MLA Shannon Phillips spoke out at the Legislature yesterday and alleges that not one or two, but five members of the Lethbridge Police Service did searches on her multiple times. She says the actions Read More
If you drive through downtown Lethbridge you’ll notice the historical Oliver Block building on 5th street. The building was constructed in the late 1900s, but in previous years the building was in disrepair and Read More
As tax season approaches, Canadians are faced with filing for an unprecedented year - job losses, federal financial aid and working from home are just some of the major adjustments made over 2020. Read More
The province announced funding for 14 new school projects. The Alberta government will be providing 268 million dollars for school construction in the province including a new elementary school for the westside of Lethbridge. Read More
April 7th is officially Green Shirt Day in Lethbridge. City council voted unanimously to recognize the impact the Late Logan Boulet has had in inspiring Canadians to register as organ donors. Logan Boulet lost his Read More
Construction is underway at Exhibition Park for the new Agri-food Hub and Trade Centre. Trevor Lewington, the Chief Executive Officer with Economic Development Lethbridge, says this new construction for the centre will mean hundreds of Read More
The Lethbridge Public Library’s Adult Literacy and Learning initiative has received new funding. The new program, called Moving Forward, will help those who are looking to find jobs, but need assistance with Canadian workplace Read More
The sport of airsoft has been around since the mid-1970s. The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Bill Blair, introduced new legislation for Bill C-21 in February. This bill would prohibit the importation, Read More
The Lethbridge School District is launching an e-learning pilot project for students from grades one through eight. The project is described as assisting students at any time and to their own pace. The school district Read More
The Chinook Sexual Assault Centre just celebrated its 2nd anniversary in our community. From providing crisis support, to counselling the nonprofit group says it has seen a lot of growth since opening its doors a Read More
MLA Drew Barnes has made the futures of local kids brighter at the Make a Wish Foundation of Southwestern Alberta. Barnes donated 20% of his monthly salary to the foundation. In the past, the MLA from Read More
The Lethbridge and District Music and Speech Arts Festival is celebrating its 90th anniversary in our city this year. The goal of the festival is to give amateur musicians and speech artists the opportunity to Read More
Monday is International Women's Day. One woman who has made a major impact right here in our community is Lethbridge’s only female city councillor, Belinda Crowson. BCN's Ainsley O'Riley spoke with Crowson about some Read More
Analog Books voted as Best New Business 2021 in Lethbridge.Read More
BCN's Laurice Alexander spoke with the executive director of the Lethbridge Soup Kitchen, Bill Ginther, to find out why he is running for Lethbridge City Council.Read More
Making music during the pandemic? The Steve Keenan Band knows a thing or two about that. Pandemic or not the local band is bringing melodies to the world through the release of a brand new Read More
Lethbridge County is once again accepting applications for its second-annual Bursary Program.Read More
Volunteer Lethbridge is celebrating 40 years in our city. To honour the occasion, the organization commissioned window paintings to be done outside of the building. As Micah Quinn explains, these paintings are meant to put a Read More
Today is World Day of Prayer. Millions are celebrating, and that includes The Miz City Church in Lethbridge. Pastor Joel Klemick tells us what the power of prayer means to him and his congregation, and Read More
University students have had to cope with an ever-changing dynamic as classes have switched to an online format. This has caused stress and feelings of isolation amongst many students. Kathleen Massey is the Associate Vice-President Read More
Digital Media students from Lethbridge College recently participated in the annual Tecconnect challenge — for the first time virtually.Read More
HALO Air Ambulance announced they are launching the first HALO Lottery in partnership with Highline Angus. The grand prize will be 20 bred heifers or $50,000 in cash.Read More
A local flooring store will be doing something special for all the hardworking tradespeople in Lethbridge. “Coffee with contractors” is exactly what it sounds like, but there’s a little more to this story. Laurice Read More
A new initiative by the Lethbridge Public Library will help connect Lethbridge residents. Internet on the Go will allow residents to borrow Chromebooks, and access hotspots from the library for a period of one week. Read More
Andrea True Joy Fox was a former district principal and a teacher for over ten years. Fox is now the host of a popular podcast she started in the midst of a pandemic. The podcast Read More
A local clothing store has experienced some growth during the COVID-19 lockdowns. The owner of Seyyes Clothing is thrilled about opening a new store in downtown Lethbridge and being able to expand even during the Read More
Recent News
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High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program
Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during...
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Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA
A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public...
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Critical upgrades to Wastewater Treatment Plant could cost $285 million
Less than 24 hours after Lethbridge City Council made their decision on the future of integrated emergency services, the Community...
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Lethbridge rejects proposed EHS contract cost conditions
There are more twists and turns in the ongoing saga surrounding Emergency Medical Services in the province, including here in...
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New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop production,...
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Recent Interviews
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High school students honoured in Registered Apprenticeship Program
Today, over 80 graduating high school students who took part in the Registered Apprenticeship Program, or RAP, were honored during...
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Public safety or cost savings? Debate over Lethbridge-Fire/EMS system at SACPA
A growing debate over the future of Lethbridge’s integrated Fire/EMS system took centre stage at today’s Southern Alberta Council on Public...
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New mentorship program launched for young by Farming Smarter
For farming lovers, the group Farming Smarter is taking young farmers under their wing with a new program. The ‘Mentorship Relationships in the Agricultural Community’ program, will see younger and newer farmers mentored on crop production,...
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Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative
Picking up after your dog is a dirty business but in Lethbridge it’s the law. Sadly, not every dog owner...
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Smile cookie competition raises over $34,000 for FCSS-programs
The towns of Taber and Coaldale have been competing for the most cookie sales – in the friendly Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Campaign competition. Taber sold more than 7,700 cookies, beating Coaldale...
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