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How German POW camps in Alberta changed the region
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OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
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 Galt-Museum presents new exhibit on Lethbridge’s brewing history

Galt-Museum presents new exhibit on Lethbridge’s brewing history

Heidi Echavarria March 26, 2026

A new temporary exhibit at the Galt Museum and Archives is a celebration of Lethbridge’s local brewing history. The exhibit, called “A Smile in Every Bottle”, focuses on the former Sick family brewery and Read More

 Hyggen says Council needs more information over EHS agreement

Hyggen says Council needs more information over EHS agreement

Landon Hickok March 25, 2026

Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen says discussions are still to be had with Alberta Emergency Health Services in reference to a new contract involving the integrated Fire and EMS model. EHS gave the city notice on Read More

 Students immersed in agricultural experience at Aggie Days

Students immersed in agricultural experience at Aggie Days

Landon Hickok March 25, 2026

After a multi-year hiatus since the Covid pandemic, Aggie Days has returned to Lethbridge to educate hundreds of students about the agriculture industry. The two-day immersive experience for students in grades 4-6 will showcase the Read More

 Community impact is recognized at YMCA Lethbridge awards-ceremony

Community impact is recognized at YMCA Lethbridge awards-ceremony

Heidi Echavarria March 25, 2026

A scholarships and awards ceremony was held at the YMCA in Lethbridge on Tuesday. The event recognized outstanding employees, volunteers, and community members through the YMCA Community Awards Scholarship Program. Arnaud Sparks, Education Manager with Read More

 Brain Awareness Week highlights neuroscience research at University-of-Lethbridge

Brain Awareness Week highlights neuroscience research at University-of-Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria March 25, 2026

What goes on inside the human brain? That’s what the University of Lethbridge hopes to answer during its annual Brain Awareness Week. During the event, the community can explore new discoveries and learn about Read More

 Lethbridge Firefighters warn City of losing Fire-EMS service

Lethbridge Firefighters warn City of losing Fire-EMS service

Landon Hickok March 24, 2026

UPDATE: The deadline the city has to provide EHS has been moved up from April 30th to May 31st, 2026. ORIGINAL: Alberta Emergency Health Services wants municipalities across the province to inform them whether they wish Read More

 Engineers develop drone-boat to inspect Wastewater Treatment Plant

Engineers develop drone-boat to inspect Wastewater Treatment Plant

Landon Hickok March 24, 2026

Some local engineers have found an innovative way to monitor a corrosive gas problem at Lethbridge’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The problem lies due to a growing amount of poisonous hydrogen sulfide in the plant’Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic, Blackfoot Confederacy sign MOU

Lethbridge Polytechnic, Blackfoot Confederacy sign MOU

Heidi Echavarria March 23, 2026

Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Blackfoot Confederacy have signed a memorandum of understanding strengthening their existing relationship. Dr. Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic, says today’s Stone Pipe ceremony celebrated the pride, history, Read More

 Lethbridge County to offer free agriculture-workshops this spring

Lethbridge County to offer free agriculture-workshops this spring

Heidi Echavarria March 23, 2026

Producers and farmers in southern Alberta will have access to free agriculture workshops this spring. The seminars are part of Lethbridge County’s Agriculture Extension Program. Matthew Wells, Rural Extension Specialist with Lethbridge County, says Read More

 Hurricanes finish league-last, but optimistic for the future

Hurricanes finish league-last, but optimistic for the future

Landon Hickok March 23, 2026

The 2025/26 season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes came to a close on Saturday with an 8-5 loss to the Hitmen in Calgary. The Canes will miss the postseason after finishing last in the WHL with a Read More

 Taber named Kraft Hockeyville finalist alongside Tumbler Ridge

Taber named Kraft Hockeyville finalist alongside Tumbler Ridge

Landon Hickok March 23, 2026

Big news for the town of Taber, it was announced on Saturday that Taber has been chosen as a finalist in this year’s Kraft Hockeyville. Taber will face Tumbler Ridge, BC in a vote Read More

 Lethbridge Drug Consumption unit to close in June

Lethbridge Drug Consumption unit to close in June

Landon Hickok March 20, 2026

The Alberta government announced Friday that drug consumption sites in southern Alberta will soon close and be replaced with recovery support, treatment and 24/7 outreach efforts. This includes the mobile drug consumption unit by the Lethbridge Read More

 Paradise Canyon Golf Resort opens amid warm March

Paradise Canyon Golf Resort opens amid warm March

Landon Hickok March 20, 2026

Golfers in southern Alberta are dusting off their clubs, as one of Lethbridge’s most renowned golf courses has opened for the season. Visitors can now start booking tee-times at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort, as Read More

 Southern Alberta team advances to 2026 World Robotics Championship

Southern Alberta team advances to 2026 World Robotics Championship

Heidi Echavarria March 20, 2026

A team of eight students from southern Alberta is heading back to the world stage. Team ASAP Robotics qualified for the 2026 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship, taking place April 29 to May 2, after winning first place Read More

 2026 3A Basketball Provincials arrives at Coaldale schools

2026 3A Basketball Provincials arrives at Coaldale schools

Landon Hickok March 19, 2026

Prairie Winds Secondary in Coaldale say they are excited to be hosting basketball provincials alongside other schools in Coaldale as School Sport Alberta’s 3A tournament got underway Thursday morning. Twenty-four boys’ and girls’ teams Read More

 Iran war causing Lethbridge businesses to feel price-pinch

Iran war causing Lethbridge businesses to feel price-pinch

Landon Hickok March 19, 2026

The current war in the Middle East has undoubtedly caused the costs of fuel to increase and affect supply chains all around the world, and Lethbridge is not without exemption. BCN’s Landon Hickok has Read More

 Rock N’ Gem Show returns to Lethbridge this weekend

Rock N’ Gem Show returns to Lethbridge this weekend

Heidi Echavarria March 19, 2026

Who doesn’t love jewels? If you are a lover of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, and crystals — get ready, because from March 20 to 22, the Rock N’ Gem Show is coming to the Lethbridge Trade and Read More

 Poison Prevention Week 2026 focuses on safe medication-use

Poison Prevention Week 2026 focuses on safe medication-use

Heidi Echavarria March 19, 2026

Maybe you have heard of someone who has been accidentally poisoned. Across the country this week has been proclaimed National Poison Prevention Week, and physicians are reminding everyone there are simple but important steps you Read More

 Quebec delegation visits Lethbridge to explore Agri-food industry

Quebec delegation visits Lethbridge to explore Agri-food industry

Landon Hickok March 18, 2026

A delegation from Quebec is here in Lethbridge this week to drive growth in the agri-food business in southern Alberta. The delegation consists of 10 companies in Quebec that specialize in processing automation and digitization in Read More

 Community partners support newcomers at Lethbridge Family Services

Community partners support newcomers at Lethbridge Family Services

Heidi Echavarria March 18, 2026

As we continue talking about donations, it’s clear they reflect the care and generosity within the community. Lethbridge Family Services has received a $10,000 donation from the Frank Flaman Foundation and Southland Trailers. Michelle Gallucci, Read More

 A Gift from the heart:$250K to Bringing Hearts-Home

A Gift from the heart:$250K to Bringing Hearts-Home

Heidi Echavarria March 18, 2026

A generous new donation of $250,000 has been made to the Bringing Hearts Home Campaign. The donors, Bart and Cynthia Davies, say cardiac disease touches nearly every family in some way. Like many others, they also Read More

 CPKC train crashes through semi-trailer near Taber

CPKC train crashes through semi-trailer near Taber

Landon Hickok March 18, 2026

A Canadian Pacific Kansas City train crashed into a semi-truck trailer that was on the tracks near Taber on Tuesday afternoon. Amateur video shows the locomotive traveling at a high rate of speed crashing into Read More

 Firefighter’s Pipe & Drums band celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Firefighter’s Pipe & Drums band celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Landon Hickok March 17, 2026

If you’re ever eating out or grabbing a pint in Lethbridge during St Patrick’s Day, you may run into some themed entertainment at your restaurant of choice. The Lethbridge Firefighters Pipe and Drums Read More

 CTF launches court challenge against Bank of Canada

CTF launches court challenge against Bank of Canada

Landon Hickok March 17, 2026

The Bank of Canada will be facing a court challenge by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation to disclose details of their executive pay and compensation to senior officials. Previously, the CTF filed an access-to-information request for Read More

 Lethbridge to hold 2026 Public Property Auction

Lethbridge to hold 2026 Public Property Auction

Heidi Echavarria March 17, 2026

The City of Lethbridge announced its 2026 Public Property Auction. The bidding sale will take place on Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Culver Room at City Hall. Kerry Boogaart, Property Tax Manager, says the Read More

 Yellow Weather Alert remains for southern Alberta

Yellow Weather Alert remains for southern Alberta

Landon Hickok March 17, 2026

A yellow weather warning is issued for Lethbridge and southern Alberta due to dangerously high winds. Strong west winds gusting up to 110 kilometers an hour are forecast through the rest of Tuesday as far east Read More

 Lethbridge County launches residential development survey

Lethbridge County launches residential development survey

Heidi Echavarria March 17, 2026

A survey aimed at guiding how and where residential development will occur in the coming years is now underway in Lethbridge County. Residents have until March 31 to share their input as part of the Residential Read More

 The Town of Coalhurst has a new website

The Town of Coalhurst has a new website

Heidi Echavarria March 16, 2026

The Town of Coalhurst has launched a new website to help residents access information and connect with the community online. Coalhurst Mayor Deb Florence says, this new platform makes it easier for residents to stay Read More

 Taber crowned Alberta’s nominee for Kraft Hockeyville

Taber crowned Alberta’s nominee for Kraft Hockeyville

Landon Hickok March 16, 2026

The Town of Taber says it is grateful for being named Alberta’s nominee for Kraft Hockeyville guaranteeing them $50,000 towards arena upgrades. There are 13 nominees representing each province and territory vying for the title. Two Read More

 Lethbridge Polytechnic to launch Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma

Lethbridge Polytechnic to launch Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma

Heidi Echavarria March 16, 2026

Southern Alberta will now have a program for students who want to become veterinarians. Lethbridge Polytechnic is offering a new Pre‑Veterinary Medicine diploma program, set to begin in Fall 2026. Over the course of the Read More

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  • Community partners work together to install native plant gardens at the University of Lethbridge

    May 13, 2026 May 13, 2026

    The University of Lethbridge is a little greener thanks to the efforts of numerous community partners and volunteers, as well...

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  • Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    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

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    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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  • Lethbridge man charged for impersonating an officer

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    Lethbridge Police have charged a 20-year-old man for impersonating a police officer following a traffic stop on Mayor McGrath Drive...

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  • Installation projects affecting traffic on Mayor Magrath & Scenic Drives

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    There are some ongoing construction projects affecting traffic in our city right now. On Mayor Magrath Drive, crews are replacing...

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  • Lethbridge encourages responsible pet ownership through clean-up initiative

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    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

    May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026

    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...

    Continue reading
  • From addiction to advocacy: Turning pain into purpose

    May 11, 2026 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’s story, of leaving her...

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  • Spring donation slowdown impacts Lethbridge Soup Kitchen

    May 11, 2026 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...

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  • BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday

    May 8, 2026 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...

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