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 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

 Bill 25 Explained: Politics In School? | Mark Smith

Bill 25 Explained: Politics In School? | Mark Smith

Jeannette Rocher April 8, 2026

Alberta’s Bill 25 is sparking a heated debate over what belongs in the classroom. Supporters say it’s a long-overdue move to remove political and ideological influence from schools—while critics warn it could lead Read More

 New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter

New church opening in Lethbridge this Easter

Heidi Echavarria April 1, 2026

A new Christian church is coming to the city; it is the New Covenant Assembly Lethbridge. The grand opening will be on Easter Sunday. Pastor Emmanuel Olafare says the church aims to create a welcoming Read More

 Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Local Rabbi shares perspective on intensifying Middle East conflict

Heidi Echavarria March 3, 2026

After days of escalating military strikes by Israel and the United States against Iran, tensions in the region have intensified significantly. The attacks have left at least 201 people dead in Iran and nine killed in Read More

 Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Rabbi reflects on antisemitism in Canada-as-the-Holocaust is remembered

Heidi Echavarria January 27, 2026

Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, commemorating 81 years since the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, Nazi Germany’s largest death camp, by Soviet troops on January 27, 1945. The day, established by the United Nations, honours the millions of Read More

 Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Canadian-Muslim charity looks to support-children in Gaza

Heidi Echavarria January 21, 2026

Human Concern International (HCI), a Muslim charity based in Ottawa, is relying on the generosity of Canadians to support nearly 1,500 children in Gaza affected by ongoing violence. Usama Khan, Advisor to the Global CEO of Read More

 Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

Thousands of Evangelical Churches in Rwanda forced to close

Landon Hickok January 5, 2026

The issue of religious freedoms continues to be major talking point in many western-based nations including here in Canada, while other nations outright reject the concept of religion. But in one African nation, many Christians Read More

 The transformational power of reading God’s Word

The transformational power of reading God’s Word

Heidi Echavarria January 5, 2026

Reading the Bible is not merely a matter of religious or cultural tradition. Even when Scripture is approached for these reasons—or simply out of curiosity—it has the power to bring about a deep Read More

 Many turn their lives to Jesus during evangelistic meetings in Lethbridge

Many turn their lives to Jesus during evangelistic meetings in

Landon Hickok October 15, 2025

A notable evangelist from the US says Canada is hungrier than ever for revival. Zach Teasdale of Elijah’s Chariot Incorporated has travelled across the world preaching the gospel, turning people toward Jesus and witnessing Read More

 Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Shockwaves from Michigan LDS Church shooting felt in Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria September 29, 2025

While national attention remains focused on the tragic act of violence at a Latter-day Saint chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, the shockwaves of the incident have reached into the LDS here in Lethbridge. As details Read More

 Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Lethbridge hosting memorial vigil honouring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Heidi Echavarria September 19, 2025

Last week, the public assassination of Charlie Kirk, the Christian and conservative commentator, shook North America and continues to reverberate around the world. Since then, numerous actions have been held to show support to Kirk’Read More

 Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

Evangelistic ministry on the streets of Lethbridge

Heidi Echavarria August 18, 2025

Over 100 young people from Lethbridge, Calgary, Brooks, Red Deer, Edmonton, and Manitoba gathered to do some street preaching this past weekend in Lethbridge. Their journey began at Henderson Lake Park and continued to Major Magrath Read More

 From brokenness to redemption: Life transformed by Jesus

From brokenness to redemption: Life transformed by Jesus

Heidi Echavarria July 9, 2025

A Lethbridge woman who once lived on the streets, is now helping those she once lived alongside. BCN’s Heidi Echavarria brings us this inspiring story of transformation.Read More

 Stirling Fire deployed to support Swan Hills community

Stirling Fire deployed to support Swan Hills community

Heidi Echavarria June 2, 2025

The wildfire, which remains out of control north of Swan Hills, has forced the mandatory evacuation order to remain in place in the region, putting authorities and rescue teams on high alert. Firefighters from the Read More

 Joint emergency management plan for Southern Alberta counties

Joint emergency management plan for Southern Alberta counties

Heidi Echavarria May 29, 2025

Lethbridge County and surrounding communities are joining forces on a new strategy to strengthen disaster response. The Regional Emergency Management Plan also includes the towns of Coalhurst, Nobleford, Picture Butte and the Village of Barons. Read More

 Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

Not4Sale gala to raise awareness of human trafficking

Heidi Echavarria May 21, 2025

A local not-for-profit organization is asking the community to help them raise 100 thousand dollars to fight child sex slavery. The group Not4Sale is holding a fundraising gala this Friday, May 23rd, in Parallel Church Read More

 Scientific benefits of praying and reading the Bible

Scientific benefits of praying and reading the Bible

Heidi Echavarria January 9, 2025

Science now recognizes that reading the Bible and praying are beneficial to our lives. Our BCN’s Heidi Echavaria chatted with the Lead Pastor of Parallel Church, Kelly Stickel who gives more insight.Read More

 Faith goals as resolutions for 2025

Faith goals as resolutions for 2025

Heidi Echavarria January 7, 2025

While many think about making resolutions to improve the physical body, as Christians we must remember what the apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy 4:8. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising Read More

 Streets Alive is nominated for the 2024 Community Votes awards

Streets Alive is nominated for the 2024 Community Votes awards

Heidi Echavarria October 29, 2024

Streets Alive Mission has been nominated for the 2024 Community Votes Lethbridge awards. The Christian organization’s Chief Operations Officer, Cameron Kissick, says they were nominated in two categories which were Community Groups and Second-Hand Clothing. Read More

 Christian event “Equipping” taking place in Lethbridge

Christian event “Equipping” taking place in Lethbridge

Hal Roberts March 14, 2024

BCN news anchor Hal Roberts will be emceeing a very special evening in Lethbridge on Friday evening. The Southern Alberta Men’s Ministry will be hosting an event for men beginning at 7pm at Free Read More

 Antisemitism and holocaust denial on the rise

Antisemitism and holocaust denial on the rise

Jeannette Rocher December 11, 2023

Antisemitism and holocaust denial is on the rise and pro-Palestinian protesters are turning to vandalism according to LisaDaftari of The Foreign Desk.  She says protesters vandalized churches, businesses, and residential apartment buildings in an L.Read More

 Festival of Nativities on til Sunday

Festival of Nativities on til Sunday

Hal Roberts December 7, 2023

The Festival of Nativities has begun at the LDS church on 28th St South in Lethbridge. The event features more than 700 nativity scenes. One of the organizers and a member of the design team says Read More

 Interfaith Food Bank facility upgrades

Interfaith Food Bank facility upgrades

Jenna Biollo December 6, 2023

The Lethbridge Interfaith Food Bank is undergoing facility upgrades, with the installation of two new cold storage units. The project cost was approximately $140,000 with most of the contributions being donated by The Church of Jesus Read More

 Pastor explains ways you can give on Giving Tuesday

Pastor explains ways you can give on Giving Tuesday

Hal Roberts November 28, 2023

Pastor Joel Kelmick associate pastor of the Miz City Church here in Lethbridge says being ready to give, especially to those most in need, is another key to a successful Giving Tuesday.Read More

 Miracle Channel CEO Prest on Giving Tuesday

Miracle Channel CEO Prest on Giving Tuesday

Hal Roberts November 28, 2023

This is Giving Tuesday. It is a global movement that unleashes the power of radical generosity around the world. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea. A day that encourages people to do good. Read More

 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle campaign kicks-off this week

Jeannette Rocher November 21, 2023

You’ll soon be hearing the sound of jingle bells as you shop, reminding you to make a donation to the famous red kettle. This Thursday, November 23rd, the Salvation Army Lethbridge kicks off its Read More

 U of L celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

U of L celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Naveen Day June 21, 2023

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous Peoples to communities across Canada. Celebrations were held at the University of Lethbridge on Tuesday which included 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

 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

 Save Our Churches Association pleading for a full reopen of St. Patrick’s Church

Save Our Churches Association pleading for a full reopen of

Micah Quinn March 20, 2023

Chances are you have taken a drive past the historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lethbridge. The building is over a hundred years old, but was closed in 2011 by Bishop Frederick Henry, the previous Diocese Read More

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    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

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    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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