There are reports that the U.S. military is cracking down on Mexican drug cartels. Our foreign affairs expert, Lisa Daftari, says a lot of it has to do with fentanyl being brought not only Read More
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Lethbridge Police say the six-week-old baby girl who was assaulted and sexually assaulted remains in a Calgary hospital. Police have charged a mother and father in connection with the assault of their six-week-old infant daughter. Read More
The Alberta government recently announced that the 46 kilometre twinning of Highway 3 between Taber and Burdett will see shovels in the ground later this spring. A report done by PricewaterhouseCoopers provided an economic analysis on the Read More
It’s a friendship like no other. Two small southern Alberta mom’s never expected their connection from the ice rink would lead to a organ donation for a lucky 13-year-old teenager in Strathmore. As Read More
Students at Cardston Elementary School got a history lesson that’s been seldom taught. It’s one with a personal connection. The school’s vice-principal, Ramona Big Head, is the great-granddaughter of one of the Read More
We have all seen the huge increase in food prices as inflation is still hovering well over six per cent. Some food items, however, have seen an increase of 10 to 20 per cent over the past Read More
The Chinese community in Lethbridge is almost ready to reveal the wonderful red of the Lunar New Year. The Chinese New Year begins on January 22 and is a time of hope and a way for Read More
The sport of pickleball has recently seen a rise in popularity in Alberta. Members of the Lethbridge Economic SPC, however, voted against a request by city administration 8-1 on Wednesday to provide an additional $300,000 for Read More
The Playgoers of Lethbridge are celebrating their 100th anniversary in our city. City administration made a presentation at the Cultural SPC meeting on Thursday on behalf of the Playgoers to ask for the approval of Read More
A father and mother have been charged in connection with the sexual assault of their six-week-old daughter. Lethbridge Police say they were called to a northside home on Wednesday to check on the girl after Read More
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen was at the Coast Hotel on Thursday morning for his State of the City address. It was put on by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce. As BCN’s Micah Quinn explains, Read More
Lethbridge organizations will be receiving over $11.2 million dollars in funding from the federal government. The money will go to groups such as the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge College, the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and the Read More
They have been married for decades and are still going strong. A Lethbridge couple is sharing their story of how they met, fell in love, and have grown together in good times and bad. As Read More
It’s not every day an organization is able to celebrate 100 years in the community. The Playgoers of Lethbridge have been showcasing theatre productions in our city since 1923. Video Journalist Micah Quinn caught up with Read More
The Lethbridge International Airshow is hoping to take flight once again this year. A presentation by airshow officials was made at an Economic SPC meeting on Wednesday asking for funding of $17,500 to put toward the Read More
January 17th would have been Betty White’s 101st birthday. Since the Golden Girls’ passing, many animal shelters have participated in the Betty White Challenge. Betty White was apparently a huge animal lover. The initiative Read More
UPDATE: Sixty-five year old Lester Landry has been charged with one count of kidnapping. Medicine Hat Police say on January 14th, they responded to a call from a woman who claimed she was confined to Read More
Quitting smoking can be one of the hardest decisions a person can make in their lifetime. National Non-Smoking Week runs until January 23 and Dr. Allison Gonsalves, the medical officer of health for the South Zone Read More
The final numbers are in from the Angel Tree campaign here in Lethbridge. A total of 3,571 children were able to receive a special gift under the tree this past Christmas season. A total of 300 more Read More
Former NHL star Doug Gilmour will be in Lethbridge next weekend for the Lethbridge Hurricanes Celebrity Dinner. Gilmour, who won a Stanley Cup when he was with the Calgary Flames in 1989, says he is looking Read More
It’s National Mentoring Month and that means local organizations have been hard at work making a difference in people’s lives. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lethbridge and District has been serving our Read More
The Curbside Organics Program is set to launch across Lethbridge later this spring. That means green carts will be wheeled out to over 34,500 single family homes along with 7500 apartments and condominiums. James Nicholls, the waste Read More
The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for one Lethbridge woman. After unexpectedly losing her 40-year-old sister who was also her business partner, Jessica Chaykowski is now dealing with several challenges she never Read More
It was quite foggy earlier today across much of SW Alberta. In fact, over the last couple of days, our region has been under some thick fog. We are slowly seeing a change in weather Read More
Alberta winters can be challenging, with short days and cold winter weather hitting us for up to five months. It’s Blue Monday, which is reportedly the saddest day of the calendar year. Dr. Leigh Read More
The Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta announced three new grant program applications. The funds will go to charities throughout SW Alberta. The Community Priorities fund will dish out $550,000, and the Henry S. Varley Read More
A popular video game turned TV show is set to be released on January 15. The Last of Us games have sold over 37 million copies worldwide as of December 2022. The show was shot primarily in Alberta Read More
For the next year and a half, the Cor Van Raay YMCA will be able to expand their youth mental wellness program thanks to some government funding. Over six million dollars has been invested into Read More
How do we create a housing continuum in Lethbridge? That question was posed at a recent SACPA session. According to the CAO of the Lethbridge Housing Authority, Robin James, she says there is a need Read More
The rising rate of inflation continues to have an effect on most things including the price of groceries and food that is needed for a student’s lunch. In an effort to make sure students Read More
