Food banks across the country are receiving donations from the Loblaw Spring Food Drive. The company is asking grocery shoppers to donate at the register or through a food donation bin. The Lethbridge Food Bank Read More
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The Lethbridge Police Service say that they’ve received a high volume of calls about drivers who are speeding, racing and stunting in our city. As Micah Quinn reports, the fines for these maneuvers come Read More
The CFI Flight Academy in Claresholm is taking flight this weekend. The academy is inviting locals to check out a free flight simulator training session. The owner of the academy says that it was a Read More
The Lethbridge Boxing Club says with the COVID-19 lockdowns they have struggled. The club has missed payments on rent and utilities for the past few months. A GoFundMe was started to try to help them Read More
Lethbridge Police Service has confirmed the five employees who have recently been suspended with pay are all police officers. Edmonton Police Service, who investigated the matter, meanwhile confirmed to Bridge City News that the suspensions Read More
High school sports and games are still not allowed as part of the Alberta government’s COVID-19 restrictions. A petition called Let Us Play Alberta was launched by a local young man. Timothy Holthe is Read More
The Royal Canadian General Stewart Branch in Lethbridge received $10,849 of emergency funding from the federal government. Lethbridge MP Rachael Harder was at the legion earlier on Thursday to make the announcement. This money comes from Read More
Back in January, Lethbridge City Council passed the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) work plan, which provided $435,000 to Indigenous Relations in the city. The group has partnered with the University of Lethbridge to Read More
Angus Reid has come out with a new poll asking if Albertans are in favour of the province implementing a provincial sales tax. Most people I have spoken to are not in favour of the Read More
The pandemic has proven to be a hot time for first time home buyers. A recent report by Royal Lepage says that nearly half of Canadians aged 25 to 35 own their home, and 25% of those homeowners Read More
Seniors in our community were able to sit down and enjoy a recorded concert recently. The Sakamoto Agency started an initiative where they book artists to play prerecorded concerts to 100 care homes across the country. Read More
Veterans in our city are receiving more recognition. The Last Post Fund has installed temporary signage for veterans who are approved for a new headstone. As Micah Quinn explains, this initiative recognizes veterans who have Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman says he’s disappointed the province will not reverse its decision of centralizing EMS dispatch services. The province did not support a motion brought forth by Lethbridge, Calgary, Red Deer and Read More
A Lethbridge senior is claiming that she was mistreated at the Chinook Regional Hospital after she fell and was transferred there for care. As Micah Quinn explains, the senior says that she’s lost faith Read More
The power of music can liven up a person’s day in an instant. A University of Lethbridge percussion teacher put on an online percussion clinic today to showcase his talents and bring joy to Read More
Golf courses might not typically be open at this time of year, but the sun is shining, and people are itching to hit the links. The few southern Alberta courses that are open have drawn Read More
Over the weekend more COVID-19 cases were reported within the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division including five at St. Francis Junior High School. The school division got approval from the Minister of Education on Saturday Read More
Lethbridge School Division is reporting their largest number of COVID-19 cases since the school year began. There are 47 total cases, involving 14 different schools. Health Officials have identified a seventh case at Galbraith Elementary School. Read More
Rogers Communications has signed a deal to purchase Shaw Communications in a deal worth $26B including debt. Rogers will pay $40.50 in cash for all of Shaw’s issued and outstanding Class A and B shares. Read More
This is the start of Agriculture Safety Week in Canada. The week is a reminder to farmers to make sure that they are practicing safe farming protocols. As Micah Quinn explains, a farmer from Mossleigh Read More
Both men’s and women’s basketball programs at the University of Lethbridge are only able to practice with 9 players and 1 coach due to current provincial restrictions. High school and elementary schools are facing the Read More
For many, tax season can be stressful and even more so this year during the pandemic. This tax season opens with new rules thanks to COVID-19. If you are self employed and claiming items like Read More
Hair salons that have been allowed to reopen in Alberta have been scrambling to slot in a backlog of clients who are looking to clean up during the lockdown. As BCN's Laurice Alexander explains, some Read More
Book lovers can now make their way back to the Lethbridge Public Library in our city. The library announced they will be reopening on March 17th with a 15% capacity for residents. The CEO of the Read More
The Edwin Parr award is given to teachers who showcase exemplary skills when they start their teaching careers. The pandemic has changed the way that teachers are able to interact with their students, and for Read More
A 17 year old Lethbridge high school student is keeping busy these days with a thriving business. Josh Bowker started a car detailing business and says he won’t be putting the brakes on this anytime Read More
Insects and spiders play a huge role in our ecosystems, but experts say a large majority of them are on the decline. Dan Johnson is a University of Lethbridge Professor. He spoke at SACPA recently Read More
ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is incurable. A petition that has garnered thousands of signatures was started by a man who has struggled with ALS. As Micah Quinn explains, members of the ALS caucus met Read More
The Medicine Shoppe near Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge will be providing vaccines to seniors above the age of 65 starting next week.Read More
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Crowsnest Pass family to conserve 160-acre private property
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Mission Afghanistan exhibit opens at Lethbridge Military Museum
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CBSA conducts two large cocaine busts at Coutts
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Winnipeg conference focuses on getting Canada’s resources to market
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Co-op’s ‘Fuel Good Day” to support LSCO’s Meals on Wheels
South Country Co-op locations are hosting their annual ‘Fuel Good Day’ fundraiser on Tuesday, September 15th that’s geared to support...
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Mission Afghanistan exhibit opens at Lethbridge Military Museum
It’s been more than a decade since Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan ended. To honor and remember those who served,...
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Community-Foundation announces largest bequest in its 60-year history
A bequest of more than 14 million, 200 thousand dollars is the latest gift received by the Community Foundation of...
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Reuse and repair events return to Lethbridge
Lethbridge residents will have a chance to give unwanted items a second life this weekend. Environment Lethbridge is hosting its bi-annual – Reuse...
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Remembering the heroes who never came-home on September-11
Every year, Lethbridge firefighters put on their uniforms to remember those who never made it home. Today’s memorial, held on...
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Contamination events rise this Summer at Henderson Lake Pool
As summer comes to an end and Henderson Pool already closes for the season, it is worth noting the increase in contamination...
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