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How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region
How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
 Weddings in southern Alberta: A marriage between beauty and budget

Weddings in southern Alberta: A marriage between beauty and budget

Naveen Day May 12, 2026

Wedding season is upon us in southern Alberta. In this next report, BCN’s Naveen Day chatted with various professionals in our wedding industry. He learned what makes southern Alberta so attractive and affordable, and Read More

 Kris Versteeg among inductees at Lethbridge Sports HoF

Kris Versteeg among inductees at Lethbridge Sports HoF

Landon Hickok May 11, 2026

Some recognizable athletes are this year’s inductees to the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame. The class of 2026 includes seven members who have been either retired from their sport for at least five years, plus Read More

 From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

From trying alcohol for the first time at the age of 10 to losing her children—because of her addictions – Robin Fox’s story is one of hardship and resilience. Our Heidi Echavarria brings us Robin’Read More

 Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

Heidi Echavarria May 11, 2026

The Lethbridge Soup Kitchen is urging the community to donate after a donation it was expecting didn’t come in on time. There is always a fall in donations in the spring and summer months. Read More

 LPS charge man over random assaults on strangers

LPS charge man over random assaults on strangers

Landon Hickok May 11, 2026

A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection with three separate assaults. Last Friday at around 8pm, police responded to a call of a woman being assaulted by an unknown man at a residence along Read More

 AHS issues measles warning in southern Alberta

AHS issues measles warning in southern Alberta

Landon Hickok May 11, 2026

Health officials have issued a warning about potential measles exposure in southern Alberta. Alberta Health Services says anyone who was at the Claresholm General Hospital Emergency Department on Wednesday, May 6th between 1:30 PM and 8:15 PM Read More

 BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

Spring weather in southern Alberta is giving cyclists plenty of reasons to get outside. And as more people hit the streets and pathways, a local bike business is celebrating its third anniversary and its commitment Read More

 Two Lethbridge park playgrounds undergoing replacement

Two Lethbridge park playgrounds undergoing replacement

Landon Hickok May 8, 2026

The City is currently undergoing work to replace and upgrade two park playgrounds. The previous grounds at Couger Park in the north and Lafayette in the west have reached their lifespan and will be replaced Read More

 Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 8, 2026

The Southern Alberta Art Gallery is celebrating the 49th anniversary of the Art’s Alive and Well in the Schools program. K to 12 students in the Lethbridge School Division are showcasing their artwork. Jacobi Smigel Read More

 Fort Macleod man charged with sexual assault, may be additional victims

Fort Macleod man charged with sexual assault, may be additional

Landon Hickok May 8, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged a 35-year-old man in connection with two separate sexual assaults. On April 10th, police responded to a report of a 38-year-old woman being sexually assaulted by an unknown man in a Read More

 Lane closures coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drives

Lane closures coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drives

Landon Hickok May 8, 2026

Beginning this weekend and continuing into the next week, commuters will need to be aware of ongoing lane closures on Scenic Drive south and Whoop Up Drive due to two separate projects. Between May 9th Read More

 Lethbridge Correctional Centre receives Blackfoot name

Lethbridge Correctional Centre receives Blackfoot name

Naveen Day May 7, 2026

A traditional Blackfoot name has been given to Lethbridge’s correctional facility. BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More

 Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Wellness wander marks Mental Health Awareness week

Heidi Echavarria May 7, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is being recognized from May 4 to 10. In Lethbridge, the Canadian Mental Health Association is marking the week with its Wellness Wander Scavenger Hunt, highlighting the importance of mental wellness. David Gabert Read More

 Qualicare Home-Care Lethbridge marks opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Qualicare Home-Care Lethbridge marks opening with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Heidi Echavarria May 7, 2026

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Qualicare Home Care Lethbridge. The event, hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, marked an important milestone for the company and Read More

 60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

60 regional charity organizations receive $589,080 in grants

Landon Hickok May 7, 2026

Numerous grants were handed out to charitable organizations across the region on Thursday. The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and southern Alberta gave out over $589,080 to 60 organizations during an event at CASA. Most community projects receive Read More

 2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name

Heidi Echavarria May 6, 2026

  One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has been announced, with a lineup that includes the Lethbridge & District Pro Rodeo, the Siksika-its-itapi Powwow, Read More

 City Council provides update on EMS contract debate

City Council provides update on EMS contract debate

Landon Hickok May 6, 2026

Lethbridge City Council continues to grapple with options for renewing its current integrated Fire and EMS contract. But following a special council meeting on Tuesday, details have become a bit clearer. Council did not vote Read More

 Police charge man for weapon offence at Henderson Lake

Police charge man for weapon offence at Henderson Lake

Landon Hickok May 6, 2026

Lethbridge Police have charged a 22-year-old man in connection with a weekend altercation at Henderson Lake. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, police responded to a report of a dispute between two men on a Read More

 How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region

How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region

Landon Hickok May 6, 2026

During the midst of World War II, Canada took in thousands of Nazi German soldiers as prisoners back to home soil. Most of them ended up coming to southern Alberta, where two camps in Lethbridge Read More

 Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support from Travel Alberta

Waterton Tours launches permanent home for guided hikes with support

Naveen Day May 5, 2026

A popular guiding company that gives tourists a look around Crowsnest Pass is expanding their offerings across southern Alberta, thanks to support from Travel Alberta. BCN’s Naveen Day has more.Read More

 Sexual violence awareness sparks community action in Lethbridge

Sexual violence awareness sparks community action in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria May 5, 2026

May is Sexual Violence Awareness Month, and the Chinook Sexual Assault Centre in Lethbridge is joining efforts to spark community conversations to give a hopeful message to victims. The Centre says receiving the right support Read More

 Lethbridge sex offender rearrested after breaching conditions hours after release

Lethbridge sex offender rearrested after breaching conditions hours after release

Landon Hickok May 5, 2026

Police have charged a Lethbridge man with multiple counts of breaching a lifetime prohibition order stemming from a conviction of child sexual offences. Last Friday, 47-year-old James Robert George Martinac was released from custody after Read More

 Alberta Christian Leadership Summit promotes faith in action

Alberta Christian Leadership Summit promotes faith in action

Landon Hickok May 4, 2026

Albertans of the Christians faith from across the province gathered in Red Deer on Monday for the Alberta Christian Leadership Summit. Folks came together at Westerner Park to hear from political leaders who shared their Read More

 City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper

City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper

Heidi Echavarria May 4, 2026

It’s always good to get help and take advantage of this digital age. Knowing that, the City of Lethbridge has launched the Digital Helper. This 311 chatbot tool provides quick answers to frequently asked questions Read More

 Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness

Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness

Heidi Echavarria May 4, 2026

This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. The City and Lethbridge County are reminding residents of the importance of being prepared for emergencies before, during, and after they happen. This year’s theme is “In Read More

 New multi-sport dome to be built at UofL

New multi-sport dome to be built at UofL

Landon Hickok May 1, 2026

The University of Lethbridge has made a major sports-related announcement this week. The university is planning to build a $13.5 million dollar multi-sport air-supported dome on campus. Part of the funding, $1.15 million, is coming from the Read More

 City recommended to decline province’s revised EMS contract

City recommended to decline province’s revised EMS contract

Landon Hickok May 1, 2026

Changes may be coming to the city’s emergency services. Lethbridge City Council has been advised by administration to not accept the province’s new EMS contract conditions, which the city would have to agree Read More

 SACPA discusses coal mining debate in the Eastern-Slopes

SACPA discusses coal mining debate in the Eastern-Slopes

Heidi Echavarria May 1, 2026

The recent provincial government move to support new coal projects continues drawn the community’s attention. Today, at the Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs (SACPA), the discussion focused on why coal mining in the Read More

 Giving Machine to allocated over $146,000 to local Charities

Giving Machine to allocated over $146,000 to local Charities

Heidi Echavarria May 1, 2026

The Giving Machine collected over 146-thousand dollars for its 2025 campaign in support of five local charities. Time has flown by — it feels like just yesterday we were celebrating Christmas and the New Year. During that Read More

 OLA students present their research on global issues

OLA students present their research on global issues

Landon Hickok May 1, 2026

A group of some very insightful students at Our Lady of the Assumption School have been researching topics of global significance and presented a showcase of their findings on Thursday. Last year, OLA was named Read More

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    Well, they have done it in Australia and the UK, and now the Canadian government is looking to ban kids...

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