Winter has returned with a vengeance across the country. Environment Canada has issued a slew of weather warnings as large swaths of the nation face messy conditions like winter storms, intense snowfall and freezing rain. Read More
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While Black History Month celebrations continue in Lethbridge, the BIPOC Foundation is advancing a series of initiatives focused on economic empowerment — ensuring that artists, filmmakers, performers, and entrepreneurs are not only recognized, but fairly compensated Read More
Health care costs for refugees and asylum claimants have climbed dramatically over the past decade, rising from $60 million to nearly $1 billion this year, according to the Parliamentary Budget Officer. What’s behind the surge, and Read More
Controversy continues to brew over last week’s protest at the University of Lethbridge where hundreds of students descended on former Mount Royal Professor, Frances Widdowson, when she attempted to debate the topic of residential Read More
A night of love and inclusion is being celebrated tonight in Lethbridge. MyCityCare is teaming up with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host Night to Shine 2026, giving individuals with special needs the magical prom experience Read More
Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and while many people are celebrating love, criminals are taking advantage of the season to target victims. Scammers often attempt to quickly build romantic relationships to gain trust — all Read More
For an 11th year students at Lethbridge Polytechnic are in a competition to solve a real-life business challenge. The Tecconnect Challenge has students creating marketing material for a local entrepreneur. They must then pitch their Read More
On Thursday, the Alberta government made an announcement in Coaldale where they’ll support six new projects using technologies to increase energy production, all while reducing emissions. Alongside Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf, is recently appointed Read More
Preparations are underway for the 2026 Southern Alberta Home, Garden and Leisure Show. The annual event will run from March 12th to 14th at Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. Bridget Mearns, Executive Officer with the Building Read More
Today marked the 16th Annual Chinook Regional Hospital Foundations ‘Care from the Heart’ radiothon. During the campaign, local radio stations broadcast live from the hospital, engaging the community and highlighting the positive impact donations have Read More
As of Wednesday, Country musician Corb Lund’s petition to outlaw new coal mines in the eastern slope of the Rockies is ready to collect signatures. Elections Alberta received Lund’s application for the Citizen’Read More
Commercial real estate in Lethbridge continues to remain competitive, according to an Avison Young Report. It’s driven by low vacancies, strong rent performance, and steady demand for quality space. Multifamily conditions are considered balanced Read More
The City of Lethbridge will join United Way in commemorating National 211 Day today, which aims to raise awareness for the role 211 provides to communities. 211 is a helpline and online database of Alberta’s community and Read More
CP – An Alberta judge has sentenced a 13-year-old boy to two years of secure custody for trying to stab his younger brother to death. The attacker was 12 when he repeatedly stabbed the seven-year-old in the Read More
Medicine Hat City Council unanimously approved last Monday a capital budget amendment of over $131 million towards the development of the Saamis Solar Park. The proposed site within 1,270 acres on the city’s north side was Read More
Soon high school students will be able to earn college credits. Lethbridge Polytechnic is about to provide secondary students with enhanced learning opportunities for major industries and career opportunities. The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute held Read More
As the Murray Auto Group celebrates their 100th anniversary, they decided to mark the occasion by donating one million dollars in support of the Bringing Hearts Home Cardiac Campaign at Chinook Regional Hospital. The goal Read More
The executive producer for the popular Lethbridge Pro Rodeo has signed on to a multi-year extension as the event continues to hold new records of growth every year during Whoop Up Days. The Pro Rodeo Read More
One person has died and another was injured in a shooting that rocked the town of Raymond over the weekend. BCN’s Landon Hickok has the details.Read More
Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a semi-trailer truck and a train near Lethbridge. The crash happened around 1pm Monday just east of Lethbridge near Highway 3. Packages from the semi spilled onto the Read More
The City of Lethbridge will soon be sending a youth delegation for an exchange opportunity in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent, Quebec. It became the twin-city of Lethbridge back in 1967 to promote cultural and social Read More
Lethbridge is getting a boost from the federal government for an important infrastructure project. Stated in a federal release from Wednesday, The Crowsnest Trail will receive $1.8 million from the Active Transportation Fund to support construction Read More
Excite Lethbridge is asking members of the community to help make the selection for Parade Marshal for this year’s Whoop-Up Days Parade. The new Community Parade Marshal program allows residents to nominate deserving individuals Read More
Lethbridge Member of Parliament Rachael Thomas is accepting applications for her Youth Advisory Board. This is the 11th year she has asked young people for their input on the issues that matter to them. Thomas Read More
An ice fishing team based out of Lethbridge Polytechnic is currently sitting at the number one spot in a collegiate competition between post-secondary schools across Canada and the United States. Hardwater Havoc is a six-week Read More
The University of Lethbridge was the scene of a noisy protest on Wednesday involving controversial professor Francis Widdowson. The University sent out a message to students that a controversial figure was planning to engage the Read More
A new exhibit at the University of Lethbridge’s Art Gallery is diving deep, figuratively speaking, into soil. (Re)mediating Soils: Field Notes is a collaboration between art galleries from Alberta, Ontario and the Yukon Read More
The annual festival of Whoop-Up Days that takes place here in Lethbridge has earned a significant nomination, and could win a prestigious award. BCN’s Naveen Day has the details.Read More
While it may not be the season where most road work gets done in Alberta, City of Lethbridge crews are taking advantage of the warm weather to address potholes on city streets. Even while the Read More
Canadian companies are increasingly caught in the crossfire of U.S. politics. From protests targeting ICE-linked businesses to backlash against Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison, companies are being pressured over decisions tied to border enforcement and Read More
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BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday
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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Two Lethbridge park playgrounds undergoing replacement
The City is currently undergoing work to replace and upgrade two park playgrounds. The previous grounds at Couger Park in...
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Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge
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...
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Fort Macleod man charged with sexual assault, may be additional victims
Lethbridge Police have charged a 35-year-old man in connection with two separate sexual assaults. On April 10th, police responded to...
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Lane closures coming to Whoop-Up & Scenic Drives
Beginning this weekend and continuing into the next week, commuters will need to be aware of ongoing lane closures on...
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BikeLane anniversary event set for Saturday
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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Art’s Alive program marks 49 years in Lethbridge
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...
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2026 Whoop-Up-Days announced as organizer honoured with Blackfoot-name
One of the most anticipated celebrations of the year is just around the corner. The 2026 Whoop-Up Days has...
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City of Lethbridge introduces 24/7 digital helper
It’s always good to get help and take advantage of this digital age. Knowing that, the City of Lethbridge has...
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Emergency Preparedness Week highlights community readiness
This is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. The City and Lethbridge County are reminding residents of the importance of being...
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