There was a scare that occurred at Lethbridge’s Park Place Mall on August 28th after a confrontation between groups of youth resulted in an airsoft weapon reportedly being discharged in public. Lethbridge Police responded Read More
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A Coaldale man celebrated a major milestone as Jake, a resident of Green Acres Foundation’s Sunny South Lodge, turned 100. Family, friends, staff and community members gathered this afternoon to celebrate his century of life Read More
The start of a new school year is this Tuesday, and the Lethbridge School Division is preparing to welcome students back while outlining key priorities for the year ahead. With a slight increase in enrolment, Read More
Small businesses make up about 90 per cent of the businesses operating in Downtown Lethbridge, and a City program is helping some owners invest in their storefronts and operations. The interest-free Business Improvement Loan provides eligible Read More
A week of events celebrating Blackfoot culture and promoting reconciliation is coming to Lethbridge in September. The Honouring Traditions and Reconciliation Society is organizing a series of activities, including a Princess Pageant, Pow Wow and Read More
The annual Cornfest has returned to the town of Taber, and it’s reportedly bigger than it ever has been before. The 41st edition of the so-called largest free family festival in western Canada got Read More
Lethbridge Police are asking for the public’s help locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a suspicious interaction with an 11-year-old girl. At around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, police say the girl was Read More
Lethbridge Police are asking for help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with a crime spree this week. On Wednesday, August 26 at 8:45 p.m., police responded to a report of a carjacking Read More
A major irrigation infrastructure project is getting underway in southern Alberta, as the St. Mary River Irrigation District breaks ground on the rehabilitation of the Chin West Dam. The project currently stores roughly 154,000 acre-feet of Read More
Training camps are now underway in the Western Hockey League, and the Lethbridge Hurricanes are attempting to build momentum from last season. The majority of returning players very well be sophomores who are now working Read More
This is the season of festivals in southern Alberta. We just got out of Whoop Up Days and now Taber Cornfest returns this week, bringing with it three days of family-friendly entertainment, live music, activities, Read More
A food bank located in the town of Raymond, south of Lethbridge, has been ordered to close by Alberta Health Services after an inspection revealed conditions that may be quote “injurious or dangerous to the Read More
A major pathway upgrade is coming to one of Lethbridge’s most popular cultural attractions. The project at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is aimed at improving accessibility, drainage and the overall visitor experience, with construction Read More
As trade tensions heat up, a number of local businesses in our region are expressing concerns. Alberta is reportedly suffering minimal effects from the US tariffs in comparison to other major provinces. But it doesn’Read More
A woman and her boyfriend walked away from a frightening ride malfunction at Lethbridge’s Whoop-Up Days after the Tilt-a-Whirl car they were riding in became uncoupled and tipped backward. In this next story, BCN’Read More
With students heading back to the classroom next week and getting ready for the 2026-2027 school year, many families are checking off their school supply lists. The Better Business Bureau is offering tips to help Read More
Ukrainians today are marking August 24th as the nation’s independence day, even as the country continues the fifth year of war with Russia that has forced millions to flee the country. Locally, a celebration Read More
Lethbridge Police were on the streets this past weekend as part of a summer traffic crackdown. LPS issued 67 tickets and removed one impaired driver from the streets. They also also issued an Immediate Roadside Sanction (Read More
We’re already four days into Whoop-Up Days, and somehow the week is disappearing faster than a deep-fried Jumbo Ear. On Friday, BCN’s Naveen Day hit the fairgrounds with a simple mission: talk to Read More
As Whoop Up Days enters the backend of its run, the Lethbridge Pro Rodeo is taking over the grandstand each night with some of the world’s best riders, wranglers and wrestlers. BCN’s Landon Read More
A hailstorm that hit southern Alberta earlier this August apparently came at the worst time for some farmers in the region. Farmers with the Coaldale-Lethbridge Foodgrains Growing Project said they seem to have lost nearly Read More
With the Alberta referendum just two months away, campaigning has ramped up for those wanting to remain in Canada, and also for those who promote seceding from the country. Signs under the Forever Canadian banner Read More
Whoop-Up Days is now in full swing! BCN’s Naveen Day was on the fairgrounds Wednesday share some of the highlights of day.Read More
The gates to the biggest fair and celebration in southwestern Alberta have finally opened, and it kicked off with a parade! Whoop Up Days got underway with a parade lasting over 100 floats. You might’ve Read More
The City of Lethbridge wants to engage with its residents regarding the next Capital Improvement Program, aimed at determining major projects and infrastructure developments for a growing city. A two-phased engagement campaign will educate residents Read More
Police in the southern Alberta city of Medicine Hat, have announced they are conducting a pilot project to test new remotely operated drones to support police responses. Over three days this week, the Medicine Hat Read More
The final countdown to Whoop Up Days is on. The largest annual festival in southern Alberta is back with some new and returning features and events to the Exhibition grounds and is ready to welcome Read More
As veterans and first responders continue to face the effects of operational stress injuries and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), retired CAF sergeant Rob Nederlof is cycling over a-thousand kilometres to raise money for Wounded Warriors Read More
Three brave local women, breast cancer survivors, are preparing to represent Canada on the international stage. Denise Wall, Pat Hodd and Susan Beers will travel to France later this month to compete in the International Read More
Wood’s Homes has unveiled a new honourary Blackfoot-inspired logo. The new logo was created following the organization’s 2024 blessing and transfer ceremony. The gifted Blackfoot name translates to ‘a home or dwelling offering help Read More
