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OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
OPINION: The Carney/Smith MOU: Who Really Won?
 Neudorf on how UCP is combating Lethbridge doctor shortage

Neudorf on how UCP is combating Lethbridge doctor shortage

Micah Quinn April 18, 2023

Nathan Neudorf and Cheryl Seaborn, the UCP Lethbridge-East and West candidates announced their official campaign launch this week. One of the biggest issues plaguing Lethbridge over the past few years has been the shortage of Read More

 Total of $1 million for Coaldale infrastructure projects

Total of $1 million for Coaldale infrastructure projects

Micah Quinn April 18, 2023

The Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Grant Hunter was in Coaldale on Tuesday morning to make a couple of funding announcements. He was flanked by town councillors as support. Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn Read More

 Danielle Smith in Lethbridge, does not speak with media

Danielle Smith in Lethbridge, does not speak with media

Micah Quinn April 17, 2023

Premier Danielle Smith was at the Sandman Signature Hotel in Lethbridge for a luncheon event on Monday. It was hosted by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO, Cyndi Bester, said it was important for Read More

 Cheryl Seaborn going head-to-head with Shannon Phillips in upcoming election

Cheryl Seaborn going head-to-head with Shannon Phillips in upcoming election

Micah Quinn April 17, 2023

Cheryl Seaborn is the new UCP Lethbridge-West candidate following controversy from the previous candidate Tory Tanner who stepped down. Tanner accused Lethbridge teachers of showing pornography to students and subsequently resigned following a video of Read More

 Phillips reacts to UCP media policy change

Phillips reacts to UCP media policy change

Angela Stewart April 17, 2023

In response to Premier Danielle Smith’s visit to Lethbridge and her not taking any questions from the media, Lethbridge-West candidate Shannon Phillips is reacting to the UCP’s new media policy change. Phillips says Read More

 Waterton Lakes National Park reminding visitors of wildlife during camping

Waterton Lakes National Park reminding visitors of wildlife during camping

Angela Stewart April 17, 2023

Camping season is officially underway in Waterton Lakes National Park. The townsite campground offers 246 spots for people to reserve. Officials with the park also say that there is a lot of wildlife in the area Read More

 Motorcycle safety reminders for riders

Motorcycle safety reminders for riders

Angela Stewart April 17, 2023

The Alberta Motorcycle Safety Society says many bikers will be out on the roads now, especially with the warmer temperatures. Drivers and bikers are being reminded to share the roads and abide by all the Read More

 National Citizens Inquiry looks into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic by the federal government

National Citizens Inquiry looks into the handling of the COVID-19

Micah Quinn April 14, 2023

It was day two of the National Citizens Inquiry into the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearings this week are taking place in Winnipeg. Rick Wall, the president of Richland Transport was Read More

 Poll says majority of rural Albertans not in favour of provincial police force

Poll says majority of rural Albertans not in favour of

Micah Quinn April 14, 2023

A new poll has found that a majority of rural Albertans are not in favour of implementing a provincial police force. The study was conducted by Leger and sponsored by the University of Lethbridge’s Read More

 CANstruction event generates 8,600 cans for Lethbridge food banks

CANstruction event generates 8,600 cans for Lethbridge food banks

Micah Quinn April 14, 2023

Unique structures of cans have been built and all for a good cause in our city. The CANstruction initiative brought in just over 8,600 cans of food to be distributed to the Lethbridge and Interfaith food Read More

 Enrollment capacity to expand at University of Lethbridge

Enrollment capacity to expand at University of Lethbridge

Angela Stewart April 14, 2023

Nearly $4-million will be given to the University of Lethbridge to help expand enrollment capacity in various programs. The money is part of Budget 2023 and the three areas which will receive a funding boost are Read More

 Golf season tees off in Lethbridge

Golf season tees off in Lethbridge

Angela Stewart April 14, 2023

Golf season is officially underway in Lethbridge. Staff at Henderson Lake Golf Course say members are excited to finally be back out on the green and tee-up for what’s expected to be an exciting Read More

 Lethbridge rolling out green carts

Lethbridge rolling out green carts

Micah Quinn April 13, 2023

The City of Lethbridge has started to roll out their curbside organics program. An additional $5 cost will be tacked onto utility bills once green carts have been completely given out. On Thursday morning staff with Read More

 UCP candidate Grant Hunter launches campaign for re-election in Taber-Warner

UCP candidate Grant Hunter launches campaign for re-election in Taber-Warner

Micah Quinn April 13, 2023

Grant Hunter announced his official campaign launch on Thursday to be the UCP candidate for Taber-Warner. Hunter was first elected in 2015 and was given the title of the Alberta Associate Minister of Red Tape Reduction Read More

 LPS seek artists to translate values into Blackfoot

LPS seek artists to translate values into Blackfoot

Angela Stewart April 13, 2023

Over the past few months, the Lethbridge Police Service has been working with Indigenous elders to have their organizational values translated into Blackfoot. They say it is a way to honour the culture of the Read More

 UCP candidate Chelsae Petrovic under fire for comments on heart attack victims

UCP candidate Chelsae Petrovic under fire for comments on heart

Micah Quinn April 12, 2023

The UCP Livingstone-Macleod candidate and Mayor of Claresholm, Chelsae Petrovic, is coming under fire for recent comments she made about heart attack victims. During an appearance on The Canadian Story podcast she said people who Read More

 Ride For A Reason fundraiser hoping to generate $150,000

Ride For A Reason fundraiser hoping to generate $150,000

Micah Quinn April 12, 2023

The Southern Alberta Bible Camp is hoping that an upcoming fundraiser can help pay for programs for students to come and take part in their unique camp. Jon Gartly, the executive director of the organization Read More

 NDP pledges millions to expand cardiac care at Chinook Regional Hospital

NDP pledges millions to expand cardiac care at Chinook Regional

Angela Stewart April 12, 2023

Alberta’s official Opposition say if elected, Albertans will have access to even more cardiac care as the party is pledging a major expansion at the Chinook Regional Hospital. Lethbridge West candidate Shannon Phillips and Read More

 #LoveFromTheWest social media contest started by TELUS

#LoveFromTheWest social media contest started by TELUS

Micah Quinn April 11, 2023

Lethbridge and the greater Alberta area is home to some of the most picture perfect landscapes in Canada and it’s about to be shown off in a big way. TELUS is launching a new Read More

 Alberta farmer discusses upcoming spring seeding

Alberta farmer discusses upcoming spring seeding

Micah Quinn April 11, 2023

It’s almost time for farmers to head out and begin their spring seeding. Dave Bishop is the director of the Alberta Wheat Commission and he also farms near Barons, Alberta. He outlined what the Read More

 Decrease in farmers in next 10 years according to RBC report

Decrease in farmers in next 10 years according to RBC

Micah Quinn April 10, 2023

It appears as though we may be seeing a serious shortage of workers in the agricultural sector over the next 10 years. According to a recent report by RBC, 40 per cent of farm operators will retire Read More

 Battle of Vimy Ridge 106th anniversary honouring those who lost their lives

Battle of Vimy Ridge 106th anniversary honouring those who lost

Micah Quinn April 10, 2023

It’s the 106th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place from April 9-12, 1917, during the First World War. Over 100,000 Canadians served and fought bravely during the battle. Bridge City News chatted Read More

 April 6th marks five year anniversary of deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash

April 6th marks five year anniversary of deadly Humboldt Broncos

Micah Quinn April 6, 2023

Today is Broncos Day marking the 5th anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that killed 16 people and injured 13 others. Tomorrow, April 7th will pay tribute to Green Shirt Day, which is now known as Read More

 Two Pronghorn athletes win athlete of the year award

Two Pronghorn athletes win athlete of the year award

Angela Stewart April 6, 2023

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorn Athletics celebrated their 56th Blue and Gold Awards on Wednesday. It recognizes the accomplishments of Pronghorn athletes from this past season. Pronghorn Nationals Champion Jinaye Shomachuk took home one of Read More

 ‘Healthcare crisis’: says NDP

‘Healthcare crisis’: says NDP

Angela Stewart April 6, 2023

The Alberta NDP says despite what the province says, there is a crisis in our healthcare system especially when it comes to obstetric care. There is currently only one OBGYN operating in the city. Lethbridge Read More

 A 120-year Easter Baking secret revealed at Bootsma Bakery

A 120-year Easter Baking secret revealed at Bootsma Bakery

Jeannette Rocher April 6, 2023

Host Jeannette Rocher takes a tour of Bootsma Bakery’s kitchen and learns a century old baking secret just in time for Easter.  Read More

 WestJet pilots could strike just before May long weekend

WestJet pilots could strike just before May long weekend

Jeannette Rocher April 6, 2023

Could WestJet pilots strike just prior to the May long weekend? Captain Bernard Lewall chats with BCN’s Jeannette Rocher about the strike action vote currently in place. He says WJ pilots are the lowest Read More

 Council hoping Alberta Sheriffs can help curb crime in tent encampments

Council hoping Alberta Sheriffs can help curb crime in tent

Micah Quinn April 5, 2023

Lethbridge City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday afternoon to look for help from the Alberta Sheriffs in dealing with tent encampments in our city. In the summer of 2022, there was a shooting at a tent Read More

 New LDS temple to be built in Lethbridge

New LDS temple to be built in Lethbridge

Micah Quinn April 5, 2023

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints recently announced it will be building 15 new temples around the world, including one right here in Lethbridge. The president of the LDS, Russell M. Nelson, explained why Read More

 Lethbridge athletes take home medals for Speed Skating Championships

Lethbridge athletes take home medals for Speed Skating Championships

Micah Quinn April 5, 2023

Speed skaters from Lethbridge proved they are some of the fastest in the country. Members of the Lethbridge Speed Skating Association competed in the Western Canadian Youth Short Track Speed Skating Championships with several skaters Read More

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  • Lethbridge County recognizes 25 years of Water Services Commission

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    Twenty-five years ago, Lethbridge County and the town of Coaldale established a commission that would provide potable water to thousands...

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    April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026

    Southern Alberta now has its first Indigenous-led addiction recovery centre. The Blood Tribe now has access to a 75-bed recovery community that...

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    April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026

    Folks living in rural southwestern Alberta will have quicker and closer access to urgent and acute healthcare. Alberta’s government is investing $74 million over...

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  • Lethbridge youth man inspires beyond his limb difference

    April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026

    April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month—a time to recognize Canadians living with congenital and acquired limb conditions and to...

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    As the risk of wildfires in the city increases due to low humidity and dry vegetation across southern Alberta, Lethbridge...

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