The Fresh Start South Country Treatment Centre helps individuals who deal with addiction issues in our city. The organization was acquired by the Fresh Start Recovery Centre. The Executive Director, Stacey Petersen, presented to the Read More
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The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden brought in nearly 20,000 guests to the Winter Lights Festival this year. That is close to an 18% increase from the previous year. As Micah Quinn explains, this year's event was different Read More
Pastor Artur Pawlowski, who leads a street ministry in Calgary is a die-hard disciple. He spoke with BCN's Laurice Alexander about preaching the gospel and feeding the poor at any cost, even his own life.Read More
Legal Aid Alberta wants to extend its services to better serve areas like Lethbridge. They will be launching a virtual service at noon on February 24. Youth criminal law expert, Karen McGowan, says there are a Read More
If you are a Lethbridge and area artist, the city is calling for your help in developing a public mural. It is called the Mural Pilot Project. The city’s public art program and Heart Read More
Over the last couple of days we have brought you an in depth look at the narratives surrounding the proposed Grassy Mountain Coal Project. The potential open pit coal mine in the Crowsnest Pass has Read More
Bridge City News sits down with the woman at the crux of a sexual misconduct allegation. The woman only known as "Emma" spoke with BCN's Jeannette Rocher in an exclusive on-air interview.Read More
In part 2 of this 3-part series we show you the economic impact the Grassy Mountain Coal project will have in the Crowsnest Pass region along with other areas across southern Alberta. Bridge City News Video Read More
The Lethbridge Police are dealing with sexual misconduct allegations against a former employee. The CBC first broke the story of Bill Kaye who spent 35 years with the LPS and recently resigned from a victim's advocacy Read More
The Grassy Mountain Coal project has become a hot button topic for many Albertans. The proposed open pit coal mine outside of the Crowsnest Pass is welcomed by some and rejected by others. Bridge City Read More
Have you ever wondered about some of the items you see that are made in and around Lethbridge? The Galt Museum & Archives have introduced their newest exhibit called Made In, Stories of Stuff. As Micah Read More
Libraries and book lovers across the country are celebrating I Read Canadian Day. Initiated by author Eric Walters, it is a national day of celebrating books written by Canadians for young people. It honours the Read More
A restaurant in Lethbridge experienced a break-in this week. Crime is not new to our city but the owner of Fusion BBQ is extremely frustrated. As Laurice Alexander explains, the owner is speaking out about Read More
The Lethbridge Hurricanes have named their leadership group. Dino Kambeitz was awarded captain, and after nearly a year away from the rink the Canes will drop the puck at home on February 26. It has been Read More
There is an initiative designed for men who are interested in leading healthier lives. The Hockey Fans In Training program will give men a chance to join a healthy lifestyle program. The program has partnered Read More
The Taber Lost Paws Society has a new building after two years of fundraising to help out some of our four legged friends. Carolyn Terpstra is the Society’s President, and she says that even Read More
February is Black History Month. Black history in Southern Alberta is as long as white history. When it comes to specifics, however, there are a lot of unknowns. Belinda Crowson with the Lethbridge Historical Society Read More
Lethbridge College will be accepting two new vehicle donations today as part of an initiative for college students in the automotive training programs. As Micah Quinn explains, the vehicles allow students to get hands-on training Read More
This week we celebrate Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. It is a day when many Christians prepare for Easter. That means people would load up on flapjacks and butter to prepare for 40 days of fasting Read More
An intense scene unfolded over the weekend when a heroic bystander came across a woman being assaulted by a man. So he decided to step in and help out. Jeannette Rocher has more on this Read More
Despite bone-chilling temperatures between -40 and -55 Celsius, an outdoor hockey game raising money for cancer research in Alberta is continuing in Sherwood Park, east of Edmonton. Eye doctor Brent Saik who founded the world's Read More
It's our first COVID-19 Valentine's Day, and kids at The Children of St. Martha’s Elementary School were still able to safely celebrate the season. For a third year, teachers organized Heart Art outside the Read More
Members of the Lethbridge Police Service took the leap today for the Special Olympics as part of the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge. As Micah Quinn explains, instead of members taking their usual dip Read More
The Community Safety Standing Policy Committee voted Thursday to not extend the current Temporary Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw in Lethbridge. The motion was approved 3-1. Councillor Blaine Hyggen brought the motion forward, with Councillor Mark Read More
When people speak about Black History Month, many times they think of the United States. There is a rich history of black settlers right here in Alberta. You will meet many of the families in Read More
Love is in the air and it is contagious. Bouquets and romantic dinners are making a strong comeback this weekend. And as Laurice Alexander speaks with a Lethbridge florist and The Water Tower Grill, she Read More
Football Alberta released its 2020 award winners. A coach from Lethbridge and another from Medicine Hat were the proud recipients. Football, and all sports were cancelled across Alberta due to the pandemic but as Ainsley O'Riley Read More
Fears that the COVID-19 pandemic could fuel a ‘divorce boom’ are misplaced, according to a local divorce lawyer. Despite the strains of lockdown and home-schooling, married couples are keeping their promises.Read More
The Southern Alberta real estate market is yielding some encouraging numbers after a few slow months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales are up this past year — but is this a trend that can sustain Read More
Today marks the 11th annual Care From The Heart Day Radio-a-thon. Six local radio stations are participating to raise funds for the Chinook Regional Hospital. The goal this year is $250,000.Read More
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